Film Celebrities from All over the World in our Juries

As every year, Anifilm has invited famous personalities from the world of animation. Whether as directors, animators, designers or curators, our guests have definitely made an impact on the world of animation and are often considered as trend-setters. Each jury will consist of three members who will choose the best of the best but also present their own work. Our invitation has been accepted by Nourredin Zarrinkelk, the world-renowned founder of Iranian animation. As a teacher in the United States, Zarrinkelk has helped to raise a number of his successors. In Třeboň, he will also present some of the films by his students. Another distinguished guest will be Jakub Pistecký, Czech animator and visual effects artist working in the famous studio Industrial Light & Magic. Jakub worked on many blockbusters including Star Wars and Pirates of the Caribbean. Anifilm will also welcome the renowned Estonian director Chintis Lundgren who is known for her distinct style and extraordinary stories. Graphic artists and designers will be represented in our jury by Javier Mariscal, one of Spain’s most influential designers. He was nominated for an Academy award for his feature film Chico and Rita. Also Czech globe-trotter Ondřej Švadlena, 3D computer animation innovator and a student of Jiří Barta will pay a visit to Anifilm. The juries will surely benefit from the historical-theoretic perspectives supplied by curator Carolina López who has cooperated with a number of festivals and galleries. Another Czech filmmaker residing abroad is animator Jan Pinkava who worked in Pixar studios and won an Academy Award for his short film Geri’s Game. Eighth member of our juries will be Vera Neubauer, independent director, graphic artist and two-time winner of the prestigious British BAFTA award. Last but not least, our festival will be visited by one of the most famous and progressive Dutch filmmakers Rosto, author of the ambitious animated musical with Tom Waits and Terry Gilliam The Monster of Nix.