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Eva Green

Eva Green studied acting in Paris, then at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art in London, England. She made her big screen debut in Bernardo Bertolucci’s ‘The Dreamers’, then starred in the French film ‘Arsene Lupin’, and Ridley Scott’s ‘Kingdom of Heaven’. Most recently she starred in ‘Casino Royale’, and has joined the cast of ’The Golden Compass’, based on the Philip Pullman novel.

Duncan Kenworthy

Duncan Kenworthy has produced three of the most successful British films of all time: ‘Four Weddings and a Funeral’, ‘Notting Hill’ and ‘Love Actually’. He has won five BAFTAs and three Emmys, as well as being nominated for three Golden Globes and an Oscar. Duncan was made an O.B.E. in 1999 for services to film and is the chair of this jury.

Alex Zane

Alex originally trained as a doctor, but gave up medicine to pursue his passions of stand up and music. In 2002 he was signed up as a new presenter of MTV:UK, fronting their flagship show TRL. He also had the opportunity to use his knowledge and love of film to present MTV’s movie show Screenplay. Alex also hosts the XFM Breakfast Show.

John Madden

John Madden began his career as Artistic Director of the Oxford and Cambridge Shakespeare Company, moving later to the BBC to work in television and radio drama. He moved to America to develop radio drama, before directing the Prix Italia-winning Wings on Broadway. In 1984 he began to work extensively in film. His films include ‘Mrs Brown’, ‘Shakespeare in Love’, and ‘Captain Corelli’s Mandolin’.

Finola Dwyer

Since re-locating to the UK from New Zealand in the early 90’s, Finola’s producer credits have included Iain Softley's award-winning debut ‘Backbeat’, Chris Menges’ ‘The Lost Son’, and Antonia Bird’s Emmy-nominated ‘The Hamburg Cell’. She made her theatre producing debut with the cult hit theatre production of ‘Elling’, which successfully transferred to the West End, to further critical acclaim and packed houses. Finola is the Chair of the BAFTA Film Committee.