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 Series:Hong 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.