Jury members

Malcolm Clarke

Director, writer

Two-time Oscar-winner and four-time Academy Award nominated Director, Writer & Producer Malcolm Clarke has been making films since the 1980s, first in his native England and later in the US & China. He has made films in more than 80 countries. His work has won awards from the DGA, WGA, DGC, the Emmys, The Overseas Press Club of America and the BAFTA ‘J o h n Grierson Prize’. Mr. Clarke also frequently works as a ‘script-doctor’ for Hollywood Studios & Streaming Services. Since 2014, Mr.Clarke has shifted the focus of his work to China, and he was invited to serve as the Chairman of the Jury in the documentary section of the Shanghai International Film Festival. More recently, he sat on the Jury for the Tiantan Awards at the Beijing International Film Festival. Since arriving in China, Mr.Clarke’s films have focussed on the challenges of the China-US relationship, China’s handling of the COVID-19 epidemic, China’s Xiao Kang poverty alleviation initiative, and the 2019 Anti-Extradition Amendment Bill incidents in Hong Kong. Currently, Mr.Clarke is creating two dramatic screenplays; ‘Drive Like a Girl’ & ‘A Day to Remember’ - both contemporary Chinese stories based on real events, that will help Western audiences understand the achievements and challenges of life in modern China

Filmography:

2022 Documentary SeriesHong Kong Returns

2021 Documentary Series: A Long- Cherished Dream

China Academy Awards of Documentary Film: Best Documentary Series

2021 Rashomon Hong Kong

Moscow International Film Festival: Best Documentary Nominee

2020 Viral

2018 In my eyes

Shanghai International Film Festival: Best Documentary Nominee

2018 Better angels

Beijing International Film Festival: Special Recommendation Award from the Jury

2013 The lady in number

Academy Award: Best Documentary Short Subject 

Meilleur Court Métrage Documentaire Académie des Arts du Cinéma: Les César 

2002 Prisoner of paradise

Academy Award: Best Documentary Feature Nominee

Directors’ Guild of Canada: Best Documentary Director

Directors' Guild of America Award: Nominee: Best Documentary Feature

Houston International Film Festival: Platinum Award, Best Documentary Feature

Grierson Award (UK, 2003): Kodak Gold Medal for Best Filmed Documentary

1988 You don't have to die

Academy Award: Best Documentary Short Subject A.C.E. Award: Best Documentary Film

1985 Soldiers in hiding

Academy Award: Best Documentary Feature

Cable ACE. Award: Best Documentary

San Francisco Film Festival: Golden Gate Award, Best Documentary

New York Int'l Film & TV Festival: Silver Medal

Chicago Film Festival: Silver Plaque

Houston Int'l Film Festival: Gold Medal

California Governors Award

1981 Soldiers of the twilight

Emmy Award 1982: Best Director

Emmy Nomination 1982: Best Documentary Script

1980 Terror in the promised land

Overseas Press Club of America: Edward R. Murrow Prize, Best Documentary

Emmy Nomination 1980: Best Director

San Francisco Film Festival: Golden Gate Award: Best Film by a Network

Chicago Film Festival: Best Foreign Subject Film

National Headliners Award: Best Network Documentary

1977 The life and death of Steve Biko

Monte Carlo Film Festival 1979: Grand Prize

Alfred I. duPont Columbia Award Nominee: Best Foreign Subject Film

 

 

 

Kim Hye Na

Actress

Kim Hye Na

Kim Hye Na is a well-known South Korean actress of nowadays. She graduated from School of Theater of Korea National University of Arts. In 2001, she made her debut in the movie "Flower Island". She played in main and supporting roles in more than 10 Korean dramas and more than 20 feature films.

Filmography:

Drama

2023 Family: The unbreakable bond Butterfly

2021 Peach of time Soo Jin Kim

2019 Psychopath diary Ji Yun Seo

2018 Vampire detective Kim ji Yeon

2015 Super Daddy Yul Min Mang Hae 

2014 Schoolgirl detectives  Shin Jang Mi

2014 More than a maid Ok Yi

2013 A word from warm heart Young Kyong

2009 I’ll give you everything Lee kang Hee

2007 Unstoppable Marriage Hae Joo Koo

Movie

2023 Her hobby Hye Jung

2023 Even if I die, I’ll do it again cameo

2022 Maruim, please Yujin Oh

2021 Long day Уun Joo

2019 Lovely Moon So Wol Han

2017 Disappearance 2 Ceo yun

2016 Split Mrs.Yun

2015 Wonderful Nightmare Yeon Woo’s mom

2014 Obsessed Mrs.No

2014 Melo Yun Seo

2013 The murderer Jisoo’s mom

2012 Peach tree Ji Hyon

2011 The king of pigs Chul Kim

2009 Café Noir Mi Yeon II

2009 Yoga academy Yu Kyong

2008 Offline Ji Hye

Uranchimeg Nansal

Screenwriter, director

Mrs. Uranchimeg Nansal is well-known Mongolian film writer and director, is a notable member of the Mongolian National Film Council. Graduating with a specialization in screenwriting from the Moscow Film Academy (VGIK) in 1980, she embarked on a prolific career that spans across various genres. Uranchimeg is acclaimed for her wonderful works, including the captivating movie "After the Fairy Tale ends," the poignant short feature film for children "Bell of Alag Melkhii" and the compelling full-length feature films "The Cord" and "Animal of the Heaven". Her creative portfolio also encompasses approximately 30 documentaries, showcasing her versatility and storytelling prowess. Among them, the interesting documentary “The Ornaments on the Silk” was screened in many international documentary film festivals. In her early career 1980 to 1984, Uranchimeg served as the artistic officer of the Mongolian Film Production House and secretary of the art council in the Department of Art at the Ministry of Culture of Mongolia. In 1984 to 1992, worked as the editor-in-chief and director of the Mongolian Film Production House and made contribution to shaping the cinematic landscape of the country. Uranchimeg continued to make significant contributions to the film and screen art development of the country and in 1997 to 2019 she served as an editor, director, and member of the artistic committee of Mongolian National Broadcaster.

Ariunbyamba Sukhee

Actor

Actor and director Ariunbyamba Sukhee graduated from the Mongolian State University of Arts and Culture in 2000 with a degree in acting. After finish of study Ariunbyamba worked as an actor at Musical Drama Theater of Dundgobi Province in 2001- 2003 and at the Mongolian State Academic Theater of Drama in 2003 to 2009. He played more than 50 leading and supporting roles in mongolian national and world classic plays and won the "Best Leading Role" award at the "Saint Muse" International Theater Festival in 2005 and 2008 for his roles in the theater.

In his credit, there are more than 20 leading and supporting roles in mongolian and foreign films.

Ariunbyamba won the "Best Supporting Actor" award from the Mongolian Film Academy in 2013 and 2016.

Filmography:

2008   "No right to die: Genghis Khan" Taichir

2010   "Queen Anu" Danjila

2012   "Thousand son" Ayur

2012   "The legend of the ten" Bukhag

2015   "Behind his back" Kanjo

2015   "A dangerous relationship" Tengis

2015   "Fujitive" Balsan

2015   "Sodura" Majir 

2019   "The Longest Day In Chang'an" Ma Ge Ar

2022   "Zura 2: Burst operation" Wu yan

2022   "Tegri Chinu" Khadun Sayog

2022   "Aberrance" Police

 

Altangerel Choijoo

Lawyer

As the National Human Rights Adviser, Altangerel is closely working with the UNRC and the UN team in Mongolia in developing strategies and programmes to build and strengthen national capacities and institutions for the promotion and protection of human rights, based on the assessment of national context, capacities, and priorities and facilitate access to specific human rights expertise. Before he joined the UN system, Altangerel served with the National Human Rights Commission of Mongolia as the Director of the Secretariat in charge of human rights policy analysis, proposal development, and strategic partnership with governmental and civil society organizations as well as different stakeholders. Prior to this position, he worked as the Project Manager of the NHRCM and UNDP joint Project titled “Strengthening National Human Rights Oversight Capacity” (2012-2015), Adolescent Development and Participation Officer in UNICEF Mongolia Office (2008-2011), Education Officer in the NHRCM (2006-2008), and Head of the Department, and Lecturer at the Mongolian State University of Education (2000-2006). Through these employments, he has gained a comprehensive knowledge of international and national human rights systems, institutional mandates, and policies relevant to the area of human rights and working experience in the design, implementation and evaluation of a particular programme and project. Mr.Altangerel has received his latest degree Ph.D. in Education Studies from the Mongolian National University of Education (MNUE) in 2020. Previously, he gained Bachelor of Laws from the Shikhikhutug Law School in 2016,  M.A degree in Philosophy in 2002 and his first B.A degree of Social science in 2000.