Vancouver Short Film Festival - 2023 Program Guide

FESTIVAL JURY
AlEXANDEr lASHErAS is a Vancouver-based filmmaker
known for his captivating storytelling. His
debut feature Cadence won the Audience Award at
the 2016 Vancouver International Film Festival. His
latest film The Beehive, funded by Telefilm Canada,
is a sci-fi thriller and coming-of-age survival tale.
As a proud member of the Métis Nation of B.C., he
is committed to creating authentic and compelling
stories that delve into themes of resilience and the
human experience.
jAy SUrrIDgE is a Partner of Yeti Farm and former
Head of Animation Development at Ehokay Entertainment,
where he directed hit titles such as Hasbro’s
Rescue Bots, PBS’ Ready Jet Go and SheZow. Jay was a
keystone in developing the Flash animation industry
in BC during the late ‘90s with his company Pork and
Beans Productions. Jay has a background in business
and years of experience as a creative in the industry
at all stages of the animation production pipeline.