Ansgar Vogt
He studied Drama and Theatre Arts at the Goldsmiths´ College University of London. He also earned a degree in Theater Studies/Cultural Communication, German Studies, and majored in dramaturgy. He also attended the following schools: Humboldt-University Berlin, Freie Universitaet Berlin, Universitaet der Kuenste Berlin. For a year he studied at the Tisch Schools of the Arts/New York University and earned a degree in Master of Arts Performance Studies.

He is a member of the selection committee of “International Forum of New Cinema”/ “International Berlin Film Festival since 2004. He is also a reader for German film production companies: “TwentyTwentyVision”, “Vineta Film”; “Movie Company”; “Das kleine Fernsehspiel/German TV”; “M f G Baden-Württemberg”, “ö-Filmproduktion”. He was a juror for the San Francisco International Film Festival and the International Forum of New Cinema/International Berlin Film Festival.

Jaclyn Jose
Known for her portrayal of the most riveting and memorable characters on both film and television, Jaclyn Jose has long become one of Philippine’s premier veteran actresses. With critically-acclaimed performances and a number of prestigious acting awards under her belt, Jaclyn Jose recently added to her long-list of accolades with yet another Best Actress title from the Gawad Urian for the indie film Sarong Banggi(2006). She continues to work on both mainstream and independent projects, thus cementing her legacy in Philippine Film as the consummate professional and screen legend of her generation.

Olivier Père was named as the Artistic Director of the Directors' Fortnight at the Cannes Film Festival 2007. At 36, Olivier has been a planner for the French Cinémathèque in 1995, worked for the Belfort festival and is a occasional writer for the publication, Les Inrockuptibes. In his Cannes stint, he aims to showcase a myriad of films that will definitely heighten the public's interest.