Daniel Fisher (above left), global executive creative director for Unilever and special projects at Ogilvy, will lead the TV/Cinema & Online Film jury as president. He has produced famous advertising for some of the world’s best-known brands such as John Lewis, Virgin Atlantic, The Sunday Times, Netflix, Harvey Nichols and Dove.
The multi-disciplinary thinker has conceived retail concepts, designed mobile phone operating systems, curated major art exhibitions and designed an award-winning fashion boutique.
He stated, “We may live in a fragmented media landscape, but for many of us, film was our first love, so I’m incredibly honoured to take on the role of president of the TV/Cinema and Online Film jury at this year’s LIAs. I can’t wait to meet the rest of the jury, to look at the best films the industry has to offer and to discuss and debate with them what should win.”
Barbara Levy, president of LIA stated, “We are honoured to have Daniel preside over the TV/Cinema and Online Film jury. His passionate belief in the power of creativity makes him the perfect choice to guide this jury in awarding the most outstanding work.”
Charlotte Lepot (above right), executive producer at Division, has been chosen to be jury president of the Music Video and Production & Post-Production categories. She started her career at Partizan, as head of music videos. Since that debut, she has earned her stripes by working on unforgettable music videos and continuing to innovate and evolve both herself and the industry, with the films she produces. Both fresh young directors and acclaimed household names have their visions in Lepot’s hands.
She commented, “Discovering, discussing, commenting, sharing, learning and arguing about music videos is really my passion. I’m always curious to see what’s next and get inspired by the greatest films from all around the world. It’s a big responsibility and a huge honor to stand as the Jury President of the Music Video and Production & Post-Production categories this year. I’m thoroughly looking forward to the enlightened and passionate discussions we’re going to have about this year’s films.”
Barbara Levy, president of LIA, added, “This is the first time that Charlotte is judging LIA. Selecting her to preside over the Production & Post Production and Music Video jury was an easy decision for us. Her diverse experience producing music videos, films and commercials makes her the perfect choice to guide this jury in awarding the best executions in these craft categories.”
Representing Australia and New Zealand on these juries are:
- Michael Ritchie, Managing Director / Co-Owner, Revolver, Sydney – Production & Post-Production and Music Video Jury
- Adrian Bosich, Managing Partner & Creative Founder, AIRBAG, Melbourne – TV/Cinema and Online Film Jury
- Melanie Bridge, CEO / Founding Partner, The Sweetshop, Auckland – Production & Post-Production and Music Video Jury
TV/CINEMA AND ONLINE FILM JURY
- Jury President: Daniel Fisher, Global Executive Creative Director for Unilever and Special Projects at Ogilvy,
- Joe Abou-Khaled, Regional Executive Creative Director – MENA, IMPACT BBDO, Beirut
- Kazuhide Adachi, Creative Director, Dentsu Tokyo
- Brynna Aylward, Executive Creative Director, GUT Toronto
- Adrian Bosich, Managing Partner / Creative Founder, AIRBAG, Melbourne
- Donovan Bryan, Executive Creative Director, McCann, Frankfurt
- Hilary Coate, Head of Integrated Production, Venables, Bell & Partners / Taproom Studios, San Francisco
- Shelley Elkins, Global Chief Creative Officer, Jack Morton Worldwide
- Merlee Jayme, Chairmom / Founder, The Misfits Camp, Makati City
- Gustavo Lauria, Chief Creative Officer, We Believers, Brooklyn
- Courtney Richardson, Creative Director, Droga5, New York
- Mauricio Sarmiento, Chief Creative Officer, Leo Burnett, Bogotá & Panama
- Vishnu Srivatsav, National Creative Director, 22 Feet Tribal Worldwide, Bangalore
PRODUCTION & POST-PRODUCTION AND MUSIC VIDEO JURY
- Jury President: Charlotte Lepot, Executive Producer at Division
- Melanie Bridge, CEO / Founding Partner, The Sweetshop, Auckland
- Metz ti Bryan, Production Partner, The Or, London
- Nikki Chapman, Director of Production, FCB London
- Dan Duffy, Executive Producer, Hungry Man, Culver City
- Oliver Fuselier, Managing Director / Executive Producer, Great Guns USA, Los Angeles
- Carsten Keller, Executive Creative Director, The Mill, London
- Ralph Laucella, Founding Partner / Executive Producer, O Positive, Santa Monica
- Felipe Machado, Creative Director, Lobo, São Paulo
- Vera Maria Portz, Partner / MD / Executive Producer, Tempomedia Filmproduction, Hamburg
- Michael Ritchie, Managing Director / Co-Owner, Revolver, Sydney
- John Spary, Owner / Managing Director, John Spary Associates, London
The juries will gather on-site in Las Vegas to view every piece of work in their respective categories. LIA has no pre-judging. This ensures that all work will be judged equally through careful deliberations and robust discussions.
Key Dates:
First Entry Deadline: June 15 2023
No Late Fees. Ever. No Upload Fees.
Eligibility: Work submitted must initially be released, published and/or broadcast in a commercial environment with client approval from July 1 2022 through August 31 2023.
Onsite Judging: October 7 through 15 2023
Winners Announced During LIA Judging
Of The Year Awards Announced: 6th November
Find more information on the juries, categories and/or requirements here.
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