Venice, Italy — Renowned filmmaker Alexander Payne will lead an esteemed international jury at the 82nd Venice Film Festival, set to unfold from August 27 to September 6, 2025. In a recent announcement by the Board of Directors of La Biennale, additional jury members join Payne, following a recommendation from artistic director Alberto Barb.
Joining Payne on the jury are six notable figures from various cinematic backgrounds: actress Fernanda Torres, recognized for her recent Academy Award nomination for “I’m Still Here,” Iranian director and writer Mohammad Rasoulof, French director Stéphane Brizé, Italian director Maura Delpero, Romanian filmmaker Cristian Mungiu, and Chinese actress Zhao Tao. Each member brings a wealth of experience and acclaimed works, contributing to the festival’s tradition of honoring excellence in film.
The jury will be responsible for awarding several prestigious honors, including the Golden Lion, the Silver Lion for Grand Jury Prize, and the Coppa Volpi for Best Actor and Best Actress. Additional awards will encompass best screenplay and a Special Jury Prize, along with the “Marcello Mastroianni” Award, which recognizes outstanding new talent in acting.
In a separate segment of the festival, the Horizons jury, chaired by French filmmaker Julia Ducournau, will evaluate films competing for various awards, including the Orizzonti Award for Best Film and the Best Director. Ducournau is a prominent voice in contemporary cinema, known for her bold storytelling.
Other members of the Horizons jury include American artist RaMell Ross, Italian director Yuri Ancarani, Argentine film critic Fernando Enrique Juan Lima, and Australian director Shannon Murphy. Together, they will select several winners, celebrating noteworthy achievements in new and experimental cinema.
Scottish filmmaker Charlotte Wells will lead another jury focused on recognizing newcomers to the film industry, specifically awarding the “Luigi De Laurentiis” Venice Award for a debut film. She will be joined by French-Tunisian director and producer Erige Sehiri and Italian filmmaker Silvio Soldini, each bringing their unique perspective to the evaluation process.
As anticipation builds for the festival, filmmakers and cinephiles alike look forward to the chance to witness groundbreaking works from across the globe. Venice continues to be a significant platform for creative expression and dialogue in the film industry.
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