Kara Wai 惠英红

Final Jury President

A fixture of Chinese-language cinema for nearly half a century, Kara Wai rose from action star to one of the industry’s most acclaimed dramatic actresses. She won Best Actress at the inaugural Hong Kong Film Awards and has taken the award three times in total, and also won Best Leading Actress at the Golden Horse Awards for The Bold, the Corrupt, and the Beautiful. Her wide-ranging career across action, drama and generations of filmmaking gives her the professional judgement, industry experience and stature to lead the jury.

Shannon Lee 李香凝

Final Jury

Actress, producer and cultural advocate, Shannon Lee has long championed the international legacy of Bruce Lee’s philosophy and cinema, and serves as executive producer of the American series Warrior. With a cross-cultural background spanning film and television work in the US and Asia, she brings a unique perspective that bridges Eastern and Western film industries, cultural expression and global audiences.

Peter Pau 鲍德熹

Final Jury

Internationally renowned cinematographer and director Peter Pau won the Academy Award for Best Cinematography for Ang Lee’s Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. His credits also include The Killer, The Bride with White Hair and Perhaps Love. Known for a distinctive visual language built on light, colour and composition, he brings world-class expertise in cinematography, aesthetics and film craft to the jury.

Chris Babida 鲍比达

Final Jury

Acclaimed composer, arranger, music producer and film scorer whose work has spanned Chinese-language pop, film and stage for decades. His notable film work includes Derek Yee’s C’est la vie, mon chéri, whose classic theme song of the same name he also composed and arranged. His deep musical experience allows the jury to assess films through the lens of sound, melody and emotional storytelling.

Tse Kwan Ho 谢君豪

Final Jury

One of Hong Kong’s most respected actors, Tse Kwan Ho works across stage, film and television and is known for performances of remarkable depth and intensity. He won Best Leading Actor at the Golden Horse Awards for the classic film The Mad Phoenix, one of the defining roles of his career. His rigorous stage training and screen experience give him keen insight into characterisation, performance and text.

Yu Nan 余男

Final Jury

Acclaimed Chinese actress whose work spans international art-house and commercial genre cinema, known for a composed, understated yet powerful performance style. Her notable films include Tuya’s Marriage, No Man’s Land, The Taking of Tiger Mountain and Wolf Warrior, and she has extensive experience on the international festival circuit. She brings to the jury a view of performance shaped by auteur cinema, genre filmmaking and an international outlook.

Zhang Songwen 张颂文

Final Jury

Acclaimed Chinese actor and acting coach, known for his close observation of people and the details of everyday life. His notable works include The Shadow Play, The Bad Kids and The Knockout, and he is especially adept at building complex, multi-dimensional characters from real-life experience. His dual background as actor and acting coach gives him sharp judgement on character development, script logic and the craft of performance.

Lee You-Ning 李佑宁

Final Jury

Veteran Taiwanese director, screenwriter, producer and film educator whose film Old Mo’s Second Spring won Best Feature Film at the Golden Horse Awards. He has long been involved with the Golden Horse Awards, including serving as Secretary-General of its Executive Committee. His experience across filmmaking, industry, adjudication and talent development gives him deep professional judgement and a broad industry perspective.

Chen Yu-hsun 陈玉勋

Final Jury

Acclaimed Taiwanese director and screenwriter whose humour, whimsy and deep humanism define a distinctive auteur style. His notable works include Tropical Fish, Zone Pro Site: The Moveable Feast, My Missing Valentine and A Foggy Tale. My Missing Valentine swept major Golden Horse Awards including Best Feature Film, Best Director and Best Original Screenplay. His dual role as director and screenwriter gives him a comprehensive eye for script, character, pacing and overall direction.