Jury · Tyrannus Angel Awards 2026
Judges chosen for integrity, expertise, and the belief that stories carry more than entertainment.
Founding Jury
江秉承
Film Producer · AI Cinema Pioneer
A veteran film and television producer and advocate for AI filmmaking technology. Credits include The Rooftop, Nezha, and Soul Assassin. Long committed to lowering the barriers of film production through AI, and to advancing the development of Chinese-language AI cinema and IP content industries.
Founding Jury
Former Disney Animator · Founder, Kendu Films
A former Disney animator whose credits include Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Mulan, and The Lion King. Born in Taiwan, he later founded Kendu Films and Kendu Kids, using animation and storytelling to inspire character and faith in the next generation.
Founding Jury
International Speaker · Co-Founder, Global Presence Ministries
Globally recognized communicator whose message has reached audiences across six continents. Brings a rare lens of narrative truth and human transformation to the jury table.
Jury
CHURCH HISTORIAN · AUTHOR · INTERNATIONAL SPEAKER
Roberts Liardon is a respected church historian and bestselling author whose landmark series God's Generals has impacted leaders and congregations around the world. Drawing from decades of global ministry, he brings a faith-informed lens to the jury, helping highlight projects that carry both artistic excellence and lasting moral weight.
Additional jurors representing film, animation, faith, and AI filmmaking will be announced through Summer 2026.
Scoring · Four criteria · Blind review
Criterion 01
Command of pacing and structure, the scope and ambition of the story's vision, originality of approach. The work leaves a lasting impression — memorable, resonant, and capable of staying with audiences well beyond the screening.
Criterion 02
Visual fidelity, motion fluidity, and generative image quality at a level that withstands large-screen projection. Character consistency across shots and scenes, with performances that feel alive and recognizable. Deliberate cinematography and camera direction — framing, movement, and visual rhythm that serve the story rather than merely showcase the tool.
Criterion 03
A clear and cohesive directorial vision — pacing, tone, and visual storytelling working in concert to shape every scene with intention. The direction elicits a genuine emotional response, drawing the audience in and leaving an impression that lingers long after the credits roll.
Criterion 04
The work carries the spark of something bigger. Stories and characters built with the scale, originality, and emotional pull to grow beyond the short form — material ready to be developed, expanded, and championed toward larger platforms and audiences. A strong submission is not just a finished film; it is the seed of an IP worth investing in.
✦ Bonus Criterion
Alignment with faith-rooted, life-affirming themes. Cultural authenticity and the ability to speak across cultural boundaries.
Timeline
Phase One
All submitted films are screened by the TAA team. Films meeting eligibility requirements are forwarded to the jury.
Phase Two
Jury members score films independently. No communication between jurors during review. All scoring is confidential.
Phase Three
Top-scoring films in each category are announced publicly. Nominated creators are contacted directly before public announcement.
Phase Four
Winners announced live at the ceremony in Los Angeles. All nominees attend or join via global livestream.