Humans
A team built at the intersection of creativity, curation, and innovation.
Our Team
Founder / CEO
Strategic Operations and Partnerships. Curator. TechnologistTravis Rice is a creative producer and cultural connector working at the intersection of film, technology, and emerging media, with a focus on elevating new voices and shaping future storytelling formats.
Co-Founder / Media Director
Creative Technology and Global Outreach. Tinkerer.Aryeh Sternberg is a creative technologist and producer focused on AI and immersive technologies, building human-centered solutions that empower creators, communities, and organizations.
Content Licensing & DistributionSponsorshops & Partnerships
Japan Country ManagerSocial Media Lead
Social Media Executive
OMNI: Humans in the Loop
Judges | Panelists | Advisors
Jury and Advisor
Jury and Advisor
Amber is a media and technology leader with 20 years’ experience, including Australia’s youngest TV station GM, co-founder of an early VR company, award juror, and Women in Innovation recipient.
Leilani is a director known for culturally resonant, visually bold work, with award-winning campaigns for McDonald’s and Telstra, and second-unit credits for Apple TV and Tourism Australia.
Panelist and Advisor
Andrew Frost Panelist and Advisor
Bree is a cross-industry producer with experience in film, television, games, and virtual production, specializing in AI, machine learning, and VFX workflows, with a background in bidding and innovation consulting.
Andrew Frost is an art critic, lecturer, and broadcaster who creates award-winning AI-driven science fiction films, recognized at the Omni International AI Film Festival through his Sydney-based production work.
Angela Blake - Advisor
Jury and Advisor
Michael J. Rosenthal - Advisor
Patrick Kelly — Jury and Advisor
Michael J. Rosenthal is an American actor, businessman and entrepreneur living in Shanghai, active across film media consulting and education bridging China and global markets, and co-founder of the Shanghai AI Short Film Festival..
Patrick Kelly is a China-based producer with decades of film experience, producing award-winning Mandarin and AI-driven shorts, and co-founding the Shanghai AI Short Film Festival.
Jury and Advisor
Dr. Samantha Pillay Panelist and Advisor
Bruce Hunt Panelist and Filmmaker
Hilary Campilan Panelist and Filmmaker
A veteran filmmaker and second unit director on The Matrix and Dark City, he now explores generative AI for narrative film, animation, and music videos after decades of award-winning commercial work.
Hilary Campilan is a senior creative in television and short-form media, specializing in AI animation, directing, and motion design, An expert in Generative AI in creative practice and storytelling and winner of OMNI 0.5.
Sharon Zeev Poole - Advisor
Jury and Advisor
Jessie Hughes Panelist and Advisor
Dr. Gregory Dupolov - Advisor
Rita Arrigo --Jury and Panelist
Rita Arrigo brings leadership from Australia’s National AI Centre and the Responsible AI Network, with experience turning complex data into insight across public and private sectors.
OMNIJury
Jury and Advisor
Yan Chen, founder of Aurora AI, brings Hollywood animation experience from Disney and DreamWorks, with credits including The Matrix Reloaded and Happy Feet 2, and ongoing work in AI-driven video and streaming.
Ai Wan is an award-winning filmmaker and performer bridging independent cinema and AI-driven storytelling, recognized at Sundance and global AI film festivals, co-founding initiatives supporting emerging creators in Shanghai.
George Miller, the visionary director behind Mad Max, Happy Feet, and Furiosa, brings decades of boundary-pushing storytelling and cinematic innovation to the OMNI jury, cementing the festival’s place on the global stage.
Angela is co-founder of SF3 SmartFone Flick Fest, advancing smartphone filmmaking and accessibility through award-winning mobile films, education, and inclusive storytelling across communities.
Dr Samantha Pillay is a pioneering urologist and social impact leader who founded AIFilm4Good, an award-winning studio using generative film and AI storytelling to advance health, equity, and education globally.
Caroline Pegram joins OMNI 1.0 2025, bringing over 20 years of innovation as producer of the AI Eurovision-winning Beautiful the World and creator of the Wombtunes platform.
Jonathan Zawada is a multidisciplinary artist and designer known for surreal, data-driven visuals, blending digital and physical media through collaborations with artists like Flume and brands including Nike.
Sharon is the founder of Agent99 Public Relations, a strategic and creative agency known for bold, unconventional campaigns, drawing on over a decade of global experience with major brands.
Dr Greg Dolgopolov is a senior film lecturer, producer, and festival director, known for leading major international film festivals, researching cinema cultures, and advancing film distribution, curation, and screen literacy.
Jessie Hughes is an internationally recognized new media artist and creative technologist, leading generative AI innovation at Leonardo.Ai, with work showcased at major global festivals and institutions.
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