Luminaries

Star-Studded Jury Set for Cannes Film Festival’s 78th Edition: Halle Berry and Fellow Cinematic Luminaries to Award Top Honors

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CANNES, France — This year’s Cannes Film Festival, taking place from May 13 to May 24, will feature a distinguished jury comprising Halle Berry, Payal Kapadia, Alba Rohrwacher, Leïla Slimani, Dieudo Hamadi, Hong Sangsoo, Carlos Reygadas, and Jeremy Strong. They will join Jury President Juliet Binoche for the prestigious event. The group will judge 21 films competing for the coveted Palme d’Or, as well as other accolades including the Grand Prix, Jury Prize, and awards for Best Director, Best Actress, and Best Actor. Halle Berry, an influential American actress and filmmaker, made history as the … Read more

Industry Luminaries Spearhead Judging at Abby Awards 2025: A Conglomerate of Creative Minds Shaping the Future of Advertising

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Mumbai, India – The prestigious Ad Club has unveiled its select group of jury chairs for the Abby Awards 2025, empowering leaders from across India’s thriving creative industry to head various categories. Among the appointed are Ashwini Deshpande, Ashish Chakravarty, Raj Kamble, and Ashish Khazanchi, each celebrated for their monumental contributions to advertising and design. Ashwini Deshpande, who co-founded the eminent design consultancy Elephant, is set to chair the Design category. Her extensive career spans over three decades during which she has emerged as a pivotal figure in visual communications, garnering acclaim for her work … Read more

ABBY Awards Announces Industry Luminaries Björn Ståhl and Youri Guerassimov as Jury Chairs for Prestigious 56th Edition

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Stockholm, Sweden – The prestigious ABBY Awards, energized by its collaboration with One Show, has unveiled its top choices for jury chairs for the upcoming 56th edition, selecting internationally recognized creative leaders from Sweden and France. Björn Ståhl and Youri Guerassimov have been tapped for key roles, bringing their extensive experience and celebrated innovative approaches to the anticipated awards ceremony. Björn Ståhl, presently the Chief Creative Officer at Uncommon Creative Studio in Stockholm, will serve as the Jury Chair for the Still Print category. Ståhl boasts a remarkable career spanning over three decades, having clinched … Read more

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