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GFF Judges
Ms. Sun Lin (孙琳)
A new-generation genre filmmaker, Sun Lin studied at the Beijing Film Academy, specializing in directing and film theory. She joined Jackie Chan's （成龙）team early in her career – working in the directing units of The Forbidden Kingdom and Little Big Soldier, and contributing to the screenwriting and development of Skiptrace and Dragon Blade — and later formed a screenwriting team. She now serves as the CCO at Dinosaur Pictures (恐龙影业）.
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Head Screenwriter, Last Suspect (拯救嫌疑人) (2023)
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Director, 好想去你的世界爱你 (2022)
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Director, 数到三 (2024), starring Kara Wai — honored as an "Outstanding Project" at the 11th Beijing International Film Festival's project market and featured in the 15th BJIFF's "Most Anticipated Young Director Works" showcase
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Mentor, Jackie Chan Film "Plan A" filmmaking workshop (6th edition)
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Best Story award, 1st China Public-Welfare Micro-Film Festival, for the short The Most Beautiful Lesson (最美的课) (2015)
Director and Screenwiter
Mr. Yin Hongbo (尹红波)
Yin Hongbo entered the film industry in 2002, working on Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill (杀死比尔). The following year, he began working with director Jiang Wen (姜文), developing into an accomplished film producer across Jiang's three major features. He has since produced some of the most talked-about titles in contemporary Chinese cinema.
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Executive Producer, The Sun Also Rises (太阳照常升起) (2007, dir. Jiang Wen) — In Competition, 64th Venice International Film Festival
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Producer, Let the Bullets Fly (让子弹飞) (2010, dir. Jiang Wen) — China's highest-grossing film of the year
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Producer, Gone with the Bullets (一步之遥) (2014, dir. Jiang Wen) — In Competition, 65th Berlin International Film Festival
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Chief Producer, The Last Gunshot (最长一枪) (2016)
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Co-Executive Producer, Namiya (解忧杂货店) (2017)
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Chief Producer, TV series Star Brother (明星兄弟) (2015)
Producer
Mr. He Yanjiang (何燕江)
Screenwriter & Director
A graduate of the Beijing Film Academy's directing program, He Yanjiang built his career at the China Film Group Corporation before serving as Vice President and Head of Programming at Hong Kong's Asia Television in 2010. He is among the most accomplished writers of Chinese historical drama, and also a novelist — his book The Sage Confucius (圣者孔子) grew out of that same body of work.
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Screenwriter, The Grand Mansion Gate (乔家大院) (2006) — one of the era's most celebrated television dramas
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Literary Supervisor, epic series The Emperor in Han Dynasty (汉武大帝) (2002)
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Screenwriter, feature film Confucius (孔子) (2010, dir. Hu Mei)
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Screenwriter, feature film Dream of the Red Chamber (红楼梦之金玉良缘)
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Screenwriter, series Cao Cao (曹操) (2013, dir. Hu Mei)
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Director, drama series including Blood Persistence (浴血坚持) and Distinguished Family (望族)
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Best Director, 17th Macau International Film Festival (2025), for Rebirth Code (再生密码)
Mr. Cui Haowei
Cinematographer
Cui Haowei trained in film and television cinematography at both the Communication University of China and Bournemouth University in the United Kingdom, bringing together Chinese and British approaches to the craft. Since graduating, he has worked continuously as a cinematographer, building full-scope production experience across three demanding formats — documentary, variety and entertainment programming, and large-scale live galas.
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Documentary cinematography
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Variety and entertainment program production
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Large-scale gala and live-event production
Mr. Yuan Xiaoman
Cinematographer and Director
A former cinematographer at the Beijing Film Studio, Yuan Xiaoman shot two of the most acclaimed Chinese television dramas of their era before moving into directing. His work behind the camera earned him a Golden Eagle Award, and he now directs across a wide range of series.
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Best Cinematography, 18th China TV Golden Eagle Awards (2000)
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Cinematographer, Palace of Desire / 大明宫词 (2000)
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Cinematographer, April Rhapsody / 人间四月天 (2000)
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Director, Zhan Shi / 刑名师爷 (2011)
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Director, Cupid of Chungnam / 麻辣变形计 (2016)
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Director, Wonderful Giant Dog Season 2 / 神犬小七 第二季 (2016)
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Director, Blue Helmet Special Forces / 蓝盔特战队 (2024)
Mr. Will Wang
Director
Will Wang is a Beijing-based commercial director whose work spans some of the world's leading automotive and luxury brands, from Audi to Li Auto. Shaped by creative experience in the UK, he is known for cinematic visuals defined by refined lighting, emotional precision, and a strong sense of texture.
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Fireworks of the Earth (Audi) — Gold, Best Automotive Advertising, IAI International Advertising Awards
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Fireworks of the Earth (Audi) — Gold (Online Advertising) and Gold (Production Technique), Golden Lion International Advertising Film Awards
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Fireworks of the Earth (Audi) — Bronze, Best Director, Golden Lion International Advertising Film Awards
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Home (Li Auto L7) — Gold, Brand of the Year, Golden Sparrow Awards
Ms. Jenny He
A graduate of NYU Tisch with a B.F.A. in Film & Television Production and a minor in the Business of Entertainment, Jenny He directs across narrative shorts, commercials, music videos, live action, and animation – with a client list spanning some of the world's most recognizable institutions.
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Directed for BBC, Google, TOMS, WHO Foundation, Warner Music, AstraZeneca, and The New York Times, among others
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Recognized by The New York Times and The Rolling Stones
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Official selections at multiple film festivals, including COP28
Director
Mr. Simeon Hu
Simeon Hu is a writer, director, and producer from Shanghai, China. He is a BCIS alum who went on to further his studies at NYU Tisch. His short films were in various Academy Award qualified festivals, a testament to his cinematic excellence.
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Gold Remi award winning romance film, The Untitled Portrait of Red
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The Gods Awaken, a fantasy film that garnered 60 million views on Youku
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The Black Lotus, a screenplay selected for the PGA (Producers Guild of America) fellowship
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Director of 88rising’s music videos
Director
Mr. Jack Zheng
Film Educator
Born into a family with a rich filmmaking legacy, Jack Zheng is an international-school film educator based in Beijing, bringing both industry experience and a teacher's eye to the next generation of storytellers.
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Producer, documentary series What Is China, broadcast on the Beijing TV Documentary, Science and Education Channel
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Founder and director of Jack Film Kids and the BCIS TV Channel
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Judge of Parallusion Film Festival 2026