İhsan Kabil is a Turkish film director, critic, and festival director. As an adviser to the Korkut Ata Turkish World Film Festival, he plays a key role in promoting cinema from across the Turkic world. Guided by the motto “Unity in Language, Idea, Work”, the festival has grown into a major platform showcasing films, panels, and cultural exchanges that strengthen cooperation and highlight shared heritage.

Dato’ Zulkifli M. Osman is a Malaysian filmmaker and actor, the son of veteran singer Allahyarham M. Osman and actress Afidah Es. He began acting in 1976 with Sayang Anakku Sayang and later directed his first feature Mira Edora(1990). Known for hit films such as Suci Dalam Debu (1992), Kekasih Awal dan Akhir (1993), and Diari Romeo (2003), he has also won Anugerah Skrin awards for Jutawan Segera and Badrul Oh Rahul. In 2016, he returned with Misi Operasi X. Honored with the titles DPMP and DIMP, Zulkifli remains a respected figure in Malaysian cinema.

Zakir Hossain Raju, born in 1970, began demonstrating his talent at an early age when he wrote and staged a children's play at the age of twelve. He pursued a degree in mass communication and journalism at Dhaka University starting in 1987. Raju authored articles covering various topics such as media, society, environment, and human rights for local publications. In 1990, he published "Chalachitrer Chalchitra," a collection exploring the history and aesthetics of Bangladeshi cinema. In the same year, he co-founded Pratishabda Alternative Communication Centre with the goal of establishing a nationwide alternative audiovisual communication network. Raju is also involved in teaching film and documentary workshops.

Janak Deep Parajuli (b. 1975) is a leading Nepali filmmaker, lyricist, and media professional. He is the Chairman of the Film Directors Guild of Nepal and founder of Janakdeep Production, with acclaimed works in films, documentaries, and music videos. Internationally active through London Cine Eye Production (UK), he is also dedicated to social welfare and cultural development in Nepal.

Dr. Qiao Li is a UK-based film scholar, educator, and filmmaker whose work bridges cinema, academia, and international collaboration. Currently serving as a Lecturer in Film at Edinburgh Napier University and affiliated with Screen Academy Scotland, he specializes in Asian cinema, with a particular focus on Chinese-language film, global industry transformation, and post-pandemic film culture. Versity and affiliated with Screen Academy Scotland, he specializes in Asian cinema, with a particular focus on Chinese-language film, global industry transformation, and post-pandemic film culture. He has held academic and research positions at institutions across Europe and Asia, including Taylor’s University Malaysia, the University of Wollongong Malaysia, and Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne as a visiting professor. His cross-continental expertise makes him a sought-after voice in cultural policy and cinematic discourse. Dr. Qiao Li is the editor of key UNESCO Cities of Film Network publications such as Development of Global Film Industry and The Global Film Market Transformation in the Post-Pandemic Era (Routledge), and has spoken at major forums including the UNESCO Global Forum on Media and Culture and Cannes Global Film Forum. Beyond academia, Dr. Li is also an active documentary filmmaker and festival curator. His works-including In Pursuit of Truth: Once Upon a Time in China (Cannes AVIFF), Save Malayan Tiger, and In A Different Key-reflect a strong commitment to storytelling with social and cultural impact. At KLIFA 2025, Dr. Qiao Li contributes his critical insight, intercultural lens, and scholarly depth to the international jury, ensuring a thoughtful and inclusive celebration of cinematic excellence.