Our Judges

David Parfitt

David  is an independent film, television and theatre producer for over 30 years.
He worked as an actor before co-founding the Renaissance Theatre Company with Kenneth Branagh. Between 1987 and 1991. He founded Trademark Films in 1999.
His film credits include Henry V, Peter's Friends, Much Ado about Nothing, Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, The Madness of King George, Shakespeare In Love , Gangs of New York, I Capture the Castle, A Bunch of Amateurs, My Week with Marilyn, Red Joan and The Father.
Television credits include; The Wipers Times, Glyndebourne, The Untold History and Birth of an Opera.

Will Becher

Animator and director Will Becher has over 20 years experience working in stop-motion. Since his first paid job making plasticine wings for Aardman’s Chicken Run, he has worked on some of the studios biggest projects including Wallace & Gromit, Shaun the Sheep, The Pirates and Creature Comforts. Since 2015 Will has been working with Nick Park as Animation Director on his caveman feature film Early Man.

Neil Taylor
Neil is a guitarist, singer and songwriter with over 30 years of experience. He has been a member of several bands including; Tears for Fears and the Robbie Williams' band.
In 2011, he released his first (of many) solo albums; No Self Control and began touring the world with his Neil Taylor band.
Neil has also played guitar for many artists including Tina Turner, Howard Jones, Chris de Burgh, Natalie Imbruglia and James Morrison.

Francisco Bassignana