The 2018 jury consisted of Rutger Hauer, Hany Abu-Assad, Vincent van Ommen, Sigrid ten Napel, Roel Reiné, Willeke van Ammelrooy, Jan Harlan, Eddy Terstall, Pieter Kuijpers, Claire van Daal , Marina Blok, René Wolf and Laser 3.14.
Frans Weisz received the ShortCutz Amsterdam Career Award for his career accomplishments that have inspired, enriched and entertained international audiences and influenced filmmakers throughout the world.