Patron: Charles Uwagbai
Featured Judge: Charley Boon
Featured Judge: Charley Boon
Charles Uwagbai is an award-winning film director based in Ontario, Canada, with over a decade of experience. His work spans platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime, with notable films including The Ghost and the Tout and Kipkemboi. A member of the Directors Guild of Canada, Charles is known for his innovative storytelling, directing proj
Charles Uwagbai is an award-winning film director based in Ontario, Canada, with over a decade of experience. His work spans platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime, with notable films including The Ghost and the Tout and Kipkemboi. A member of the Directors Guild of Canada, Charles is known for his innovative storytelling, directing projects across the globe, including Finding Odera and the crime thriller Osato. His films have earned acclaim at major festivals, including the Pan African Film Festival and AFRIFF. Charles is currently open to new projects.
Featured Judge: Charley Boon
Featured Judge: Charley Boon
Featured Judge: Charley Boon
Charley Boon is an actor, producer, and trainer with over 40 years of experience. He’s worked with stars like LaKeith Stanfield and is producing the franchise End of an Empire with WETA. A former 3-time Physique Champion, Charley also prepares actors for major roles.
Featured Judge: Adam Hart
Featured Judge: Charley Boon
Featured Judge: Adam Hart
Adam Hart is a renowned stunt coordinator and performer, known for his work on films like Inception, The Dark Knight, and The Revenant. He’s doubled for stars like Christian Bale and Ryan Gosling, and worked with top directors including Christopher Nolan. Hart has earned multiple awards, including SAG wins for Inception and The Dark Knight.
Patron: Charles Uwagbai
Communication & Media: Aziah Green
Communication & Media: Aziah Green
Charles Uwagbai is an award-winning film director based in Ontario, Canada, with over a decade of experience. His work spans platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime, with notable films including The Ghost and the Tout and Kipkemboi. A member of the Directors Guild of Canada, Charles is known for his innovative storytelling, directing proj
Charles Uwagbai is an award-winning film director based in Ontario, Canada, with over a decade of experience. His work spans platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime, with notable films including The Ghost and the Tout and Kipkemboi. A member of the Directors Guild of Canada, Charles is known for his innovative storytelling, directing projects across the globe, including Finding Odera and the crime thriller Osato. His films have earned acclaim at major festivals, including the Pan African Film Festival and AFRIFF. Charles is currently open to new projects.
Communication & Media: Aziah Green
Communication & Media: Aziah Green
Communication & Media: Aziah Green
Aziah Green is a Houston-based entrepreneur, content creator, and business coach. As the founder of Double Customs LLC, she turned her passion for art into a thriving business, specializing in custom murals and unique projects. Aziah grew her social media following from 5k to over 130k and now empowers small business owners to scale their brands through her coaching.
Featured Judge: Jose Laracuente
Communication & Media: Aziah Green
Featured Judge: Jose Laracuente
Jose Laracuente, born in Puerto Rico and raised in the Bronx, is a musician, model, and rising actor. As co-producer for NYC's award-winning hiTechMODA, he has overseen numerous shows. Featured in New York Magazine and VOUS Spain, Jose continues to build his career in fashion, music, and acting, driven to inspire others.
Featured Judge: Mark Christian
Featured Judge: Md Ashraful Alam
Featured Judge: Jose Laracuente
Mark Christian is an accomplished actor with 22 years of experience in theatre and film. He has performed in over 50 shows, including A Few Good Men and To Kill a Mockingbird, and appeared in films like The Greatest Showman and The Only Living Boy in New York. A member of Actor's Equity, Mark trained at top institutions like Lee Strasberg
Mark Christian is an accomplished actor with 22 years of experience in theatre and film. He has performed in over 50 shows, including A Few Good Men and To Kill a Mockingbird, and appeared in films like The Greatest Showman and The Only Living Boy in New York. A member of Actor's Equity, Mark trained at top institutions like Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute and has worked with Broadway stars. He is also the Production Manager at New Era Theatre Company and co-founder of Monkey Man Productions. Mark is currently working on several upcoming films, including The Crow and Spider-Man.
Featured Judge: Amol Bhagat
Featured Judge: Md Ashraful Alam
Featured Judge: Md Ashraful Alam
Amol Bhagat is an Indian filmmaker from Baramati, Maharashtra, with a background in electronic and telecommunication engineering. With 12 years in the Indian film industry, he has made his mark in film marketing and as Bollywood's youngest writer-director. He also serves as a jury member for 35 international film festivals. His debut Bollywood film is Pune To Goa.
Featured Judge: Md Ashraful Alam
Featured Judge: Md Ashraful Alam
Featured Judge: Md Ashraful Alam
Md Ashraful Alam, known as Ashraf Shishir, is a renowned filmmaker and human rights advocate. A jury member at over 40 international film festivals, including the International Emmy® Awards, his films The Cart and The Inner Sound have won 26 international awards. Shishir also holds the record for the longest fiction film with The Innocence, spanning over 21 hours.
Featured Judge: Patrick Chang
Featured Judge: Anna Priscilla Robles
Featured Judge: Anna Priscilla Robles
Patrick, a proud SAG-AFTRA member, is building a career by breaking stereotypes with multifaceted roles. After years in theater and commercials, he debuted on TV as Agent Hsiao in ABC's Emergence and recently appeared as Louis on NBC's New Amsterdam. Constantly evolving, Patrick is dedicated to honing his craft and challenging perceptions of Asian American men in entertainment.
Featured Judge: Anna Priscilla Robles
Featured Judge: Anna Priscilla Robles
Featured Judge: Anna Priscilla Robles
Anna Priscilla Robles is a Mexican-American producer and director from Houston, Texas, specializing in dramas and thrillers. A graduate of the University of Houston with a degree in Media Production, she is the Co-Founder and CEO of Longship Productions, LLC, where she writes, produces, and directs short films, feature films, TV shows, and commercials.
Featured Judge: Joshua Eric Redwine
Featured Judge: Anna Priscilla Robles
Creative Director: Jeffrey Uzoma Fidelis
Joshua Eric Redwine, 39, from Trinidad, Texas, was raised with strong moral values and has worked across Texas since childhood, helping his father, a Master Plumber. Currently employed in Athens, Texas, Joshua assists with park maintenance and litter cleanup. He enjoys volunteering and contributing to the community.
Creative Director: Jeffrey Uzoma Fidelis
Creative Director: Jeffrey Uzoma Fidelis
Creative Director: Jeffrey Uzoma Fidelis
Jeffrey Uzoma Fidelis is a South Africa-based filmmaker and award-winning cross-disciplinary creative with over a decade of experience in film, television, and events. As the Creative Head at Tu Studios Africa, he has contributed significantly to the entertainment landscape with works like The Devil's Dairy (2023), Wolf of Sunnyside (2020
Jeffrey Uzoma Fidelis is a South Africa-based filmmaker and award-winning cross-disciplinary creative with over a decade of experience in film, television, and events. As the Creative Head at Tu Studios Africa, he has contributed significantly to the entertainment landscape with works like The Devil's Dairy (2023), Wolf of Sunnyside (2020), Pulane (2020), Dangerous Affection (2017), and the Men of Valor documentary (2020). At Tu Studios, he focuses on developing African-inspired content, particularly within the animation division. Jeffrey is also the visionary behind JUNGLEMAN, a hybrid superhero reflecting his commitment to authentic storytelling. His dedication to bringing fresh narratives to life makes him a standout figure in the creative industry.
Featured Judge: Adam Hart
Creative Director: Jeffrey Uzoma Fidelis
Featured Judge: Adam Hart
Adam Hart is a renowned stunt coordinator and performer, known for his work on films like Inception, The Dark Knight, and The Revenant. He’s doubled for stars like Christian Bale and Ryan Gosling, and worked with top directors including Christopher Nolan. Hart has earned multiple awards, including SAG wins for Inception and The Dark Knight.
