1. Sibongile Mlambo

Kicking off our jury line-up is the Zimbabwean-born actress and producer, Sibongile Mlambo. Sibongile Mlambo. She got her start in the feature film “Kini & Adams” which was filmed on location in Domboshawa. Now based in Los Angeles, she is best known for her roles in "Florida Man," "Siren," "Lost in Space," and "Teen Wolf." Her film credits include "Message From the King" alongside the late Chadwick Boseman, "The Last Face" starring Charlize Theron & Javier Bardem, and “Honey 3” playing the fierce dancer Ishani opposite Cassie Ventura & Kenny Wormald. She produced the short film "The Sadness In Freedom," which premiered at the Beverly Hills Film Festival in May 2024 and is currently working on her next short in collaboration with her siblings, a Zimbabwean story called “Veins of the Veld.” Her upcoming projects include Starz’ “Powerbook III: Raising Kanan” produced by 50 Cent & & "Hindsight: The Day Before," alongside Santiago Cabrera & John Goodman, premiering July 22nd 2024.

2. Matthieu Eberhardt

From the world of festivals and film promotion, we welcome Matthieu Eberhardt. Matthieu is a French film enthusiast with a background in festivals and film promotion. He currently works in acquisitions at Be For Films, an international sales company based in Belgium that curates independent films from both Belgian and international directors for festivals, distributors, and broadcasters. Besides, Matthieu worked at Festival Scope, a VOD platform showcasing films from global festivals online. His experience also includes roles for the European Parliament, ARTE, and Télérama, where he focused on promoting the diversity of European auteur cinema to a wide audience.

3. Prosper Kunyetu

Representing Zimbabwe's vibrant filmmaking scene is Prosper Kunyetu. Based in Zimbabwe, Prosper is currently a Co-Founder and Cinematographer at Creative Mice Films, bringing experience from previous roles at Freelance, Maverick Media Zimbabwe and Picturehub. Prosper Kunyetu holds a 2006 - 2009 Glen View 1 High School. With a robust skill set that includes Motion Graphics, After Effects, Photoshop, Cinematography, Photography and more, Prosper Kunyetu contributes valuable insights to the industry.

4. Daniel Lasker

A true Zimbabwean talent, Daniel Lasker is both a captivating actor on screens big and small, and a dedicated director. His Acting credits include "One Piece" on Netflix, "Raised By Wolves", on HBO Max, "Noughts & Crosses" on BBC One, "Vagrant Queen" on SYFY, "Abraham Lincoln" on History and "London Calling". Although primarily an Actor, Daniel is fiercely passionate about telling stories, either from in front of, or behind the lens. Growing up in Zimbabwe (which didn't have an active film industry at the time), he taught himself how to make films, which were well received by the local community and various foreign film festivals.

5. Tanyaradzwa Fear

Rounding out the jury panel is the award-winning actress and filmmaker, Tanyaradzwa Fear.   Tanyaradzwa is a versatile filmmaker and actress dedicated to creating content that empowers women and promotes a kinder society. With a strong background in acting, she has delivered notable performances in "Nessie", "Kick-Ass 2", "A Moving Image", and popular TV series like "Dr Who", and "Spotless". Recognized for her talent and potential, Tanyaradzwa was named one of BAFTA Los Angeles' 25 Rising Stars, solidifying her position as a promising talent in the entertainment industry.

These distinguished individuals bring a unique blend of expertise and perspectives to the Bioskop jury, ensuring a rigorous and insightful selection process. We encourage all Zimbabwean filmmakers to submit their entries before the deadline and showcase their talent on a national stage!

Don't forget: The Bioskop Short Film Competition deadline is July 20th, 2024. Submit your film and be a part of the European Film Festival Zimbabwe experience!

For more information and submission guidelines, please visit the official website: bit.ly/4cYjgXG