JURY
JORN PLUCIENICZAK
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Jorn Plucieniczak is a filmmaker and musician from Brussels who grew up in Genk. In his work he looks for sensory ways to tell stories with a focus on special social and cognitive worlds. His first short film '+6 Gain' (2019) was received at several international film festivals including Visions du Reel (2019, CH), Courtisane (2020, BE) & Sheffield doc/fest (2019, UK). He has just finished his new short film Terril (2023) and is writing his first feature film.
SAAR-NIRAGIRE DE GROOF
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Saar-Niragire De Groof is a Rwandan-Belgian actress and singer from Antwerp. In recent years she has appeared in the series 'Leef', 'Cold Courage' & 'Red Light'. She sang for Night of the Proms and performed on the stage at the Toneelhuis. Saar-Niragire attaches great importance to challenge, courage and authenticity in life. She admires people who dare to show their vulnerability and has an eye for discovering new talent.
FELIX YSENBAERT
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Felix Ysenbaert, stage name YSBEAR, studied animation at KASK. He is at home in animation, illustration, design, video and projection mapping. Felix creates his own universe based on absurd figures and mythical creatures and has a fascination for patterns and geometric shapes, often with music playing a central role. He produced artwork and video clips for artists such as Meskerem Mees, STAKE, Flip Kowlier, Mooneye, RAMKOT & The Bear Vultures.