Hong Kong film producer Nansun Shi appointed president of APSA 2011 International jury

Chairman of the APSA Des Power said the APSA has been honored to host International Juries whose members have been amongst the most distinguished in the film industries of Asia-Pacific and beyond.

"This year is no exception with five members representing an enormous breadth of experience and understanding of cinema from a variety of cultures and continents," Power said.

Shi will be joined on the Jury by Cameron Bailey, co-director of the Toronto International Film Festival, Japanese director and actress Kaori Momoi, Israeli director Samuel Maoz, and the Executive Chairman of the China Film Producers Association, Ming Zhenjiang.

The 2011 APSA International Jury will meet on Australia's Gold Coast in late November ahead of the APSA Ceremony on Nov. 24, 2011.