FILMGATE INTERACTIVE 12 Jurors

Sandra Koo is a producer and strategic advisor currently focused on AI economy, storytelling and wellbeing.

Antònia Folguera curates festivals, conferences, and media projects across digital art, technology, and electronic music. She curates Sónar+D, is part of the curatorial team at Eufònic Festival, and co-founded XRCB, Barcelona’s community radio network exploring the future of audio. She also produces podcasts and hosts cultural and technology events.

Matthew McClure is Director of Business Development at New World Symphony with 15 years of experience in audiovisual production and design. With a background spanning live production, creative technology, and acting, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to film and immersive media, with a passion for experimental art and emerging digital tools.

Anastasia Victor is a Senior Design Lead with over a decade of experience designing products at the intersection of emerging technology, consumer hardware, and human experience. She is currently a Product Design Lead for Horizon OS (Meta’s VR operating system) at Meta Reality Labs, where she focuses on shaping intuitive, scalable interfaces for spatial computing.

Julie Walsh is a Chicago-based curator specializing in contemporary Asian art, immersive technologies, and digital art. Founder of Walsh Gallery and co-founder of MIRAA, she has curated and lectured internationally at Ars Electronica, SXSW, Venice Biennale, and MEET Digital Culture Center. She serves on juries including the Lumen Prize and advises leading digital art institutions.

Amanda Garcia brings international experience in contemporary art and community-centered initiatives to Knight Foundation’s Arts team. She is founder of ALA Projects, supporting Latin American and diaspora artists through exhibitions and collaborations. Previously at Leon Tovar Gallery in New York, she curated exhibitions and managed participation in major international art fairs.

Marcos has 14+ years of experience guiding entrepreneurs and SMEs in global expansion, specializing in business models for the creative and technology industries. He is Co-Founder of VYCO App, leading Strategy & Partnerships, and Associate CCO at We LATAM, working with creators, studios, and platforms to scale microdramas and vertical storytelling worldwide.

Sönke Kirchhof is Founder, CEO, and Creative Director of XR studio INVR.SPACE, based in Berlin with branches in Munich and Hamburg. With 25+ years in XR, stereoscopic film, VFX, and R&D in arts and technology, he is an active speaker, lecturer, and industry advocate, serving in organizations including XR4EU and the EDFVR.

As Director of Developer Relations at AMD, John leads strategy and partnerships supporting key ISVs across linear, interactive, and immersive media. With 25+ years in media, gaming, and software, he specializes in virtual production, digital humans, and immersive workflows—helping studios and platforms deliver innovative, high-impact creative experiences.