Stephan Zlotescu is a Romanian / American filmmaker and visual effects producer known for his work on science fiction projects. He directed and co-wrote the 2022 film "AI Love You" and is directing upcoming projects such as "Zoners" and "Creatures of the Red." Before transitioning to directing, Zlotescu ran a visual effects company in New York, overseeing work on various commercials and A-list music videos. His breakthrough came with the short film "True Skin," which garnered attention for its innovative visual style.
Nguyen-Anh Nguyen is a Canadian / Vietnamese filmmaker known for his science fiction short films. His notable works include "The Akira Project," a live-action fan trailer with over 3.6 million views, "Temple," selected as a Vimeo Staff Pick, and "Hyperlight," which premiered in April 2018 and opened the SCI-FI LONDON International Film Festival. In 2014, SODEC named him one of Quebec's top five upcoming filmmakers. He is a brand ambassador for Blackmagic Design and Manfrotto. Nguyen is currently developing his first feature film, "Temple," supported by Telefilm Canada and private partners
Patrick Jean is an award-winning French film director, visual effects artist, and coder. He gained recognition for his 2010 short film "Pixels," which was later adapted into a 2015 feature film. Jean has collaborated with companies such as Sony Pictures, Audi, and Hermes. His work has earned him over 40 awards, including the Best Short Film Award at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival. Variety has named him one of the top 10 upcoming animation directors.
Peter Richweisz is a Hungarian-born writer, cinematographer, and creative director. After completing his philosophy studies at ELTE University in Budapest, he moved to London in 1997 to pursue photography, focusing on fashion and advertising. In 2004, he relocated to Dubai and founded Desert Fish Production, a boutique studio specializing in visual branding. He also launched Desert Fish magazine in 2006, a visual concepts-based publication that ran for eight years across 45 countries. Richweisz has directed award-winning fashion films like "Alchemy" (2014) and "Drown by Birth" (2018).
Kal Karman, born in 1974 in San Francisco, California, is a film and television commercial director. He contributed to the visual effects of "Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace" (1999). In 2000, Karman relocated to Italy, where he built an impressive portfolio over 15 years, collaborating with internationally renowned brands. Currently based in Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh City, he continues to direct TV commercials for global clients.
Marcus Alqueres is a Brazilian filmmaker and commercial director. He has directed multiple commercials and worked in the visual effects department on films such as "300," "Rise of the Planet of the Apes," and "The Adventures of Tintin." His critically acclaimed short film, "The Flying Man," has garnered over 20 million views and is set to become a feature film. Alqueres has also directed other projects, including "The Collector" (2019) and "Warden" (2022).
Ruairí Robinson is an Irish filmmaker renowned for his science fiction works. His animated short "Fifty Percent Grey" was nominated for an Academy Award. Robinson's live-action short "The Silent City" features actor Cillian Murphy. In 2013, he directed his debut feature film, "The Last Days on Mars," starring Liev Schreiber. His proof-of-concept short "The Leviathan" (2015) garnered significant attention, leading to discussions of a feature adaptation. Robinson divides his time between directing commercials and narrative filmmaking.