DEAN

Joko ANWAR

Joko Anwar worked as a journalist and film critic before making his debut as a filmmaker. He has since established himself as one of Southeast Asia’s prominent directors, with a body of work spanning award-winning art-house cinema and major box-office successes. His films have screened at leading international festivals, including Toronto, Venice, Sundance, and Berlin. His latest feature, Ghost in the Cell, a dark satire on corruption and deforestation, became both a commercial hit and a cultural phenomenon in Indonesia. He is currently preparing Satan’s Slaves: Origin, the continuation of his horror franchise.

Directing Mentor

LEE Hojae

Hojae Lee is a film director and screenwriter. He made his debut in 2009 by writing and directing the film The Scam, which earned him the Best New Director awards at both the Grand Bell Awards and the Baeksang Arts Awards in 2010. In 2015, he adapted and directed SORI: Voice from the Heart, a film that went on to win the Audience Award at the Udine Far East Film Festival in Italy in 2016. Most recently, in 2022, he wrote and directed the OTT drama series Recipe for Farewell.

AI Director Mentor

Brian KIM

CEO / Director of UGI Production Co., Ltd.
Brian Kim is the director and CEO of UGI Production Co., Ltd. He graduated from Simon Fraser University in Canada with a degree in Communication. With diverse experience in K-POP music videos, films, and commercials, he creates well-structured virtual IPs that showcase deep insight and an innovative approach. He is currently developing high-end content based on Unreal Engine, blending AI-driven modeling and art.

Franck PRIOT

Franck Priot, the creator of Ghosts City, has worked in the film industry for over 30 years. After starting his career as a film critic, he reported on international film sales while attending festivals and markets worldwide. In 2005, he was appointed COO of the French Film Commission. For 10 years, he served as the primary point of contact for Hollywood, Indian, and Chinese studios producing films in France, including Minions, the Despicable Me and Hunger Games franchises. In 2021, Franck Priot launched the Paris-based boutique production company Ghosts City. His recently completed productions include King Baby, an absurdist fairy tale by Kit & Arran that premiered in Rotterdam, and Zsazsa Zaturnnah by Avid Liongoren, a queer sci-fi animated feature competing at BIFAN 2026. He is currently producing There Will Be Snow, a low-tech dystopian sci-fi film by Chinese director Story Chen.

Yealin Jeon

Yealin Jeon born in New Zealand, she moved to Korea while attending The Australian National University to pursue her dream of acting, where she ultimately fell in love with filmmaking. After majoring in producing at the Korean Academy of Film Arts (KAFA), she expanded her career as a producer, actor, and writer before making her directorial debut with the film Sigumun. She currently runs Studio Rolen (@studio.rolen), focusing on creating meaningful and engaging content.

Editor

Steve M. KIM, Editor

Steve M. Choe, an alum of the American Film Institute (AFI), holds an M.F.A. in Film Editing. In 2005, he founded C-47 Post Studio, which has grown into one of Korea's leading post-production houses. He received the Grand Bell Award for Best Editing for Snowpiercer (2013), and has served as editor on numerous acclaimed productions including Welcome to Dongmakgol (2005), Disney+ Original Vigilante (2023), Netflix Original Series A Time Called You (2023), and Butterfly (2025). He is currently also active as an educator dedicated to nurturing the next generation of film professionals.