American film director and producer, specialized in science-fiction and horror. Considered as one of the entertainment industry’s new media visionaries, as well as one of Hollywood’s most innovative film directors. Pioneered techniques of groundbreaking computer animation and visual effects to tell stories. “The Lawnmower Man”( 1992 ) is considered a cult in the cybergenre.
Jury participation: 2008 - INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION
Lisa Marie
American actress, model, dancer, photographer and filmmaker. As a teenager she caught the attention of photographer Bruce Weber. Thus began her career modelling for fashion prestigious campaigns. She received her first onscreen role in Woody Allen’s 1992 film Alice, then became known for her collaboration with Tim Burton. Including roles as Vampira in Ed Wood,… Continue reading Lisa Marie
Catherine Wilkening
Catherine Wilkening was born in Dijon, France on July 16, 1963. She is a French actress, mainly known for her parts in movies like “Frenchmen” and “Ze Film”. She has also appeared in an episode of BBC’s “Dalziel and Pascoe”. In 2005 she wrote and directed her first short film “Emily la Princesse”.
Thomas Gunzig
Thomas Gunzig is a true native of Brussels, which means he can bullshit with the best. His many books, in which seriousness is coupled with a stylish lightness of prose, are an ode to popular culture. In between Mort d’un Parfait Bilingue and 10 000 liters of pure horror, this brown belt karate lets publishers… Continue reading Thomas Gunzig
Umberto Lenzi
Born in Massa Marittima, Italy on August 6, 1931. Lenzi started out as a journalist for local newspapers and magazines and abandoned his law studies to pursue the technical arts of filmmaking at the Centro Sperimentale de Cinematografia. He continued afterwards working as a writer and film critic. Between 1961 and the early 90s, Lenzi… Continue reading Umberto Lenzi