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Martin Lee
BIFAN Programmer

Martin Lee

Martin Lee majored in Chinese literature and English literature. He took the Degree of Master of Film Arts Screenwriting. He worked at Korean Film Archive and Asian Film Market. He began his career at the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival in 2010 as the Program Coordinator. Over the years, he has held key positions including Head of Content Management and Program Manager. He is currently serving as a Programmer, charged in Asian and Korean films.
Daniel Mates
Producer Becoming Human

Daniel Mates

Daniel Mattes is a California-born producer based in Phnom Penh and a partner at the Cambodian production company Anti-Archive. He was co-writer and associate producer of White Building (2021, Kavich Neang, Venice Orizzonti award for best actor), producer of the documentary Last Night I Saw You Smiling (2019, Kavich Neang, IFFR Netpac award), and co-producer of Doi Boy (2023, Nontawat Numbenchapol), which Netflix acquired worldwide. He most recently produced Polen Ly’s debut feature, Becoming Human (2025, Venice), and the short film, Grandma Nai Who Played Favorites (2025, Chheangkea, Sundance best international short).