The Evansville Film Festival is committed to giving value to the competition through professionals in the film industry. Over the years, the following jurors have followed suit, bringing their passion, skills and sensitivity to evaluate the submitted works, giving concrete and financial recognition to support the careers of the most deserving directors.
Mark is a senior director and producer with a high reputation in the independent film industry. His works are known for their profound characterization and unique narrative style, and have won many awards at international film festivals. As a judge, he focuses on the narrative structure, directorial techniques and overall visual expression of the works.
David is a well-known screenwriter and film critic with more than 20 years of experience in the field of film script writing. He is known for his keen insight and precise story control ability, and has served as a script consultant for many popular films. In film festival reviews, he focuses on evaluating the quality of the script and the depth of the characters.
Film Professor/Cultural Critic
Laura is a film professor, writer and cultural critic who focuses on the study of diverse and global film culture. Her articles often appear in top film magazines, mainly exploring the social impact and cultural expression of films. Laura focuses on the social issues and artistic innovation of the film in her reviews.