Hong Kong-born director Ray Yeung made several short films before premiering his feature debut, Cut Sleeve Boys, at the 2006 International Film Festival Rotterdam. The film went on to win awards at a number of festivals and secured an international cinema release in several countries. His second feature, Front Cover, premiered at the Seattle International Film Festival 2015 and went on to win awards at a number of festivals in the US, before hitting theaters. His third feature, Twilight’s Kiss (Suk Suk), celebrated its premiere at the Busan International Film Festival in 2019, screened in the Berlinale Panorama in 2020 and was nominated for five Golden Horse Awards in Taipei and nine Hong Kong Film Awards, among other honors. All Shall Be Well won the Teddy Award and the Panorama Audience Award at the 2024 Berlin International Film Festival. Ray is a Columbia University MFA graduate. He has been the Chairman of the Hong Kong Lesbian and Gay Film Festival since 2000, currently the longest running lesbian and gay film festival in Asia, started in 1989.

Tai Bo started in the film industry behind the scenes and first appeared on screen as a stuntman, eventually earning a coveted place on Jackie Chan’s team. Proving his natural talent, he transitioned to an award-winning acting career and has become an indispensable presence in Hong Kong cinema. He has also worked in Taiwan, including a memorable role in Hou Hsiao-Hsien’s A City of Sadness (1989). Tai Bo garnered multiple awards and accolades for his outstanding performance in Ray Leung’s Twilight’s Kiss (_Suk _Suk, 2019). He returned in a pivotal supporting part in Yeung’s latest film, _All Shall Be _Well, which won the Teddy Bear Award at the 2024 Berlin Film Festival. Some of his other striking performances in recent years include The Brink (NYAFF 2017), Hand Rolled Cigarette (NYAFF 2020), The Silent Forest (NYAFF 2020) and Coffin Homes (NYAFF 2021).

A veteran stage actress in Hong Kong, Patra Au has appeared in a rich variety of roles in numerous productions with different theater troupes. She was also awarded Best Actress by the Hong Kong Federation of Drama Societies three times for her work in Shirley Valentine (1994), Sentimental Journey (2000) and Oscar et la Dame Rose (2008). Sentimental Journey broke Hong Kong records with its 100-performance run, and was remounted for a six-week revival in 2005. She received Best Supporting Actress awards and nominations for her role as Ching in Ray Yeung's Twilight’s Kiss (Suk Suk, 2019), and stars in his 2024 Berlin Teddy Award winner All Shall Be Well. She continues to be active on the theater scene.

Stan Guingon is a producer for independent feature films and short films, with a focus on diverse and international narratives. His portfolio demonstrates his commitment to bringing unique stories to the screen. Notable projects include producer for the LGBTQ+ drama Front Cover (2016), executive producer for the Filipino-American film Where There Is No Exit (2018), and producer for the food-centric short Mukbang Masarap (2019). Guingon also served as co-producer for the critically acclaimed Hong Kong films Twilight's Kiss (Suk Suk) (2019) and All Shall Be Well (2024). Guingon has shown a particular interest in Asian cinema and LGBTQ+ storytelling, as evidenced by his work on Twilight's Kiss and Front Cover. His productions have been featured in international film festivals and have received critical praise for their sensitive portrayals of complex human experiences.

Marcus Hu is Co-President of Strand Releasing which celebrates its 35th Anniversary this year. Strand has been honored with three consecutive decade retrospective programs at MoMA New York, and has distributed the works of such filmmakers as Gregg Araki, Catherine Breillat, Lucrecia Martel, Claire Denis, Isaac Julien, Lou Ye, Apichatpong Weerasethakul, Rithy Panh to name a few. Hu served as chair for the Festival Grants and Scholars committee, the International Inclusion Committee on behalf of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences. Hu is currently a member of the National Film Preservation Board where he is chair of the organization’s Diversity Study Group. Hu has served on the jury for the Sundance Film Festival and as a panelist for Creative Capital and ITVS.

Michael J. Werner is along-time, multi-faceted film industry executive having served in a variety of roles including Producer, Executive Producer, foreign sales agent, financier, and distributor. He has served on numerous industry and Festival advisory bodies/boards in Asia including, HongKong's HAF and Asian Film Awards, Screen Singapore, Busan, Singapore's MDA, and the Macau International Film Festival and Awards. He is a voting member of the Motion Picture Academy in the US (Executive Branch). Michael was one of the partners in the pioneering sales company, Fortissimo Films until his departure in 2016. Selected Filmography: All Shall Be Well (2024), The Sunny Side of The Street (2022), Suk Suk (2019), The Grandmaster (2013), Norwegian Wood (2010), Tokyo Sonata (2008), I Don’t Want To Sleep Alone (2006), Shortbus (2006), Invisible Waves (2006), Mysterious Skin (2004), Springtime In A Small Town (2002), Party Monster (2002), The Goddess of 67 (2000)