Juries

Series Mania Festival Sets Stage in Lille: Star-Studded Juries Announced, Featuring Global Cinema Luminaries

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Lille, France – At a press conference this morning, Laurence Herszberg, managing director of Series Mania, alongside artistic director Frédéric Lavigne, unveiled plans for the upcoming edition of the renowned festival. The announcement followed introductory remarks from local and regional leaders, including representatives from the Hauts-de-France Region, the City of Lille, and the French National Cinema Centre (CNC). This year, Series Mania’s international competition promises a dynamic and diverse jury chaired by celebrated American creator, screenwriter, producer, and actress Pamela Adlon, known for her work in “Better Things”, “Louie”, and “Californication”. Joining her will be … Read more

Sundance Film Festival 2025 Taps Star-Studded Juries, Including Daniel Kaluuya and Elijah Wood

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Salt Lake City, Utah – The Sundance Film Festival has unveiled the impressive lineup of jurors for its 2025 competitions, bringing together a varied group of industry luminaries to judge the innovative works presented at this premier film event. The festival, known for celebrating and showcasing pathbreaking cinema from around the world, will see these jurors, including notable figures such as Oscar-winning actor Daniel Kaluuya, evaluate the competing films in multiple categories from January 23 onwards. The Sundance juries are structured into six distinct panels, each assigned to a specific competition category. The array of … Read more

New York Governor Vetoes Bill Permitting Felons to Serve on Juries, Citing Implementation Challenges

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ALBANY, N.Y. — In a move that has stirred controversy and disappointment among criminal justice reform advocates, New York Governor Kathy Hochul vetoed legislation on Saturday that would have permitted individuals with felony convictions to serve on juries after completing their sentences. This bill, lauded by its proponents as a step toward inclusivity and balance in the judicial system, sought to overturn the enduring statewide prohibition affecting these individuals. The proposed legislation had cleared both houses of the state legislature earlier in the year, signaling a potential end to the lifelong exclusion of felons from … Read more

Sevilla Film Festival Ramps Up: Announcing Juries and the Inaugural Puerta América Award for Europe’s Oscar Contenders

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Sevilla, Spain – The Sevilla European Film Festival, now in its 21st year, is set to showcase the best of contemporary European cinema from November 8-16. Esteemed figures from the film industry and an array of promising new talents will converge in the southern Spanish city, engaging in a cultural dialogue that promises to highlight new media and artistic expressions within cinema. This year’s event will feature the introduction of a new accolade, the Puerta América Award, which underscores Sevilla’s role as a pivotal launchpad for European films contending in the International Film Oscar race. … Read more