Jury Members

Bill Desowitz
Bill Desowitz, the Crafts & Animation Editor at IndieWire, specializes in below-the-line and animation coverage, with an emphasis on Oscar and Emmy Awards season reporting/analysis.

Frank Gladstone
Shorts Jury Member
Frank Gladstone has been working as a professional animator, producer, director, writer and teacher for more than 45 years.

Ramin Zahed
Ramin Zahed is an LA-based author and journalist who specializes in animation, visual effects, pop culture and indie films.