SGAFF

Eliza McNitt is an Emmy Award finalist and winner of the Venice VR Grand Prize, widely recognized for her pioneering work at the intersection of storytelling and emerging technologies. Her recent project ANCESTRA, created in collaboration with Google DeepMind and director Darren Aronofsky, explores the artistic possibilities of generative AI. Her films have been showcased at premier international festivals including Cannes and Venice, solidifying her position as a leading voice in immersive and AI-powered cinema.

Ha Ji-won is a leading figure in both film and television, known for her iconic roles in acclaimed dramas such as “Empress Ki,” “Damo,” and “Secret Garden,” as well as the film Tidal Wave (Haeundae).“ Celebrated for her remarkable acting range, she has twice received Korea’s highest honors for performance. Beyond acting, she continues to expand her creative expression, embodying the artistic sensibility of a painter.

Park gained international acclaim with “Maybe Happy Ending,” the first original Korean musical to reach Broadway and win six Tony Awards including Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical, and Best Original Score (Music & Lyrics). He has also written “Bungee Jumping of Their Own” and “Il Tenore,” works that have been celebrated for both artistic merit and popular appeal, contributing to the steady expansion of original Korean musicals.

Director of “Late Autumn,” “Family Ties,” and “Wonderland,” Kim Tae-yong is one of Korea’s most acclaimed filmmakers, recognized for his artistry and storytelling at major international film festivals. With “Wonderland,” he became the first in Korea to direct a film centered on AI, paving a new direction in storytelling within the era of artificial intelligence.

Sharon Lee is a product designer at Runway, a leading company in the field of generative AI. She has contributed to the design of core AI video production tools at Runway, including Lip Sync, which supports image and video dubbing, and Act-One, a character animation system. Her work has earned international recognition for its innovation and impact. Building on these achievements, she is emerging as a next-generation global designer bridging the worlds of design and technology.

Jang gained international recognition as the director of Netflix’s global hit “Physical: 100.” Following the success of its second season, he is currently preparing the upcoming regional edition, “Physical: Asia.” With extensive experience in OTT production and cross-border content development, Director Jang brings valuable global insight and creative expertise to SGAFF.

As the creative force behind PLAVE, Korea’s top virtual idol group, Je is pioneering a new frontier in K-pop industry. Drawing from extensive experience in music and entertainment production across television and variety formats, he is now at the forefront of redefining idol culture, exploring how AI can shape the future of the industry and pop culture alike.

A legendary producer of Korean ballads, Kim is the composer behind timeless hits like Shin Seung-hun’s “I Believe,” Solid’s “Holding the End of This Night,” and Sung Si-kyung’s “On the Way to Me.” Over a career spanning more than two decades, he has composed and arranged over 1,400 songs across genres including ballad, R&B, and soundtracks, building one of the most iconic catalogs in Korean popular music. Today, he is actively exploring the coexistence of AI and music, leading the evolution of creative sound in the digital age.

Co-founder and director at Zanybros, Korea’s iconic music video production company, Kim has collaborated with top K-pop artists including Seo Taiji, BTS, and Girls’ Generation. For over two decades, he has significantly shaped the direction and aesthetics of Korean music videos, and is now leading the global expansion of K-content through AI-powered sci-fi short films.

Renowned as the creative force behind Korea’s most iconic variety shows such as “Infinite Challenge” and “Hangout with Yoo,” Director Kim has reshaped the landscape of Korean entertainment. With a track record of groundbreaking content across broadcast, cable, and OTT platforms, he now serves as the executive producer at TEO, his own production company. A forward-thinking innovator with a sharp eye for emerging technologies and creative trends, Kim is regarded as a key figure in defining the future of content in the age of AI.