Festival

Venezia 82 Unveils Star-Studded Jury Led by Alexander Payne for 2025 Film Festival

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Venice, Italy — The 82nd Venice International Film Festival, set to take place from August 27 to September 6, 2025, has announced its International Juries for the prestigious Venezia 82, Orizzonti, and the “Luigi De Laurentiis” Venice Award for Best Debut Film. This year’s selections were made by the Board of Directors of La Biennale, following recommendations from Artistic Director Alberto Barbera, ensuring a distinguished group of judges for the competition. Alexander Payne, an acclaimed American director known for his sharp wit and unique storytelling, will lead the Venezia 82 Competition jury. Alongside him are … Read more

Venice Film Festival 2023: Star-Studded Jury Revealed Ahead of Major Awards Determination

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Venice, Italy — The Venice Film Festival has announced the juries for its 82nd edition, set to take place from August 27 to September 6. This year’s competition jury will be led by Alexander Payne, with an esteemed panel of directors and actors joining him. Notable members of the main competition jury include French filmmaker Stéphane Brizé, Italian director Maura Delpero, Romanian filmmaker Cristian Mungiu, Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof, Brazilian actress Fernanda Torres, and Chinese actress Zhao Tao. Together, they will evaluate films for multiple prestigious awards, including the Golden Lion for Best Film and … Read more

Stars Align for San Quentin Film Festival: Industry Heavyweights Join Incarcerated Filmmakers in Unique Jury for Second Annual Event

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San Quentin, California — The San Quentin Film Festival is gearing up for its second annual event, building on its historic debut as the first film festival ever held within a prison. This year, a distinguished industry jury has been announced, featuring prominent figures including Vanessa Williams, Esai Morales, Jesse Williams, and Celine Song. The jury will evaluate both narrative and documentary short films created by filmmakers who are currently or formerly incarcerated. In addition, there will be pitch competitions highlighting the best screenplay and documentary proposals from writers still serving time. Among this year’s … Read more

Star-Studded Jury Rounds Out for 82nd Venice Film Festival, Led by Alexander Payne

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Venice, Italy — The 82nd Venice Film Festival is set to enhance its judging panel with the inclusion of noted figures from the film industry. Brazilian actress Fernanda Torres and Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof will join the esteemed jury this year. Alongside Torres and Rasoulof, the jury will feature a diverse group that includes French director Stéphane Brizé, Italian filmmaker Maura Delpero, Romanian director Cristian Mungiu, and Chinese actress Zhao Tao. This blend of talent is expected to bring a rich variety of perspectives to the festival’s competition. Alexander Payne, a prominent director, has been … Read more