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Star-Studded Jury Announced for the 81st Venice International Film Festival Gold Lion Competition

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VENICE, Italy — The prestigious Venice International Film Festival, scheduled for August 28 to September 7, has finalized its International Jury for the eagerly awaited Venezia 81 competition. The panel comprises a diverse group of nine cinema luminaries from around the globe, tasked with selecting the best film for the coveted Golden Lion award among various other accolades. Leading the jury this year as president is renowned French actress Isabelle Huppert, whose illustrious career includes accolades such as two Best Actress awards at Venice Film Festival and a Special Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement. Joining … Read more

Star-Studded Jury Led by Isabelle Huppert Set to Shine at the 81st Venice Film Festival

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Venice, Italy – This year’s Venice Film Festival is set to captivate audiences with a star-studded international jury, expertly curated by French actress and appointed president Isabelle Huppert. Well-known for its prestigious awards and glamorous presentations, the festival promises another year of cinematic excellence from August 28 to September 7. The jury boasts an impressive lineup of directors who will navigate the delicate task of awarding the film industry’s coveted prizes. Among them are James Gray, known for “Ad Astra”, Andrew Haigh with his recent success “All of Us Strangers”, and Agnieszka Holland of “Green … Read more

Karlovy Vary Film Festival Shines as ‘A Sudden Glimpse into Deeper Things’ Snags Top Prize Amidst Star-Studded Celebrations

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Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic — Nestled between the glamor of Cannes and the historical allure of Venice in the international film festival circuit, the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival stands out as a significant platform for cinematic achievements, particularly for offerings that may have slipped through the cracks of Cannes. This year, the 58th edition of the festival, held from June 28 to July 6, presented an impressive selection of 130 films, drawing crowds that totaled approximately 140,000 ticket holders. Under the leadership of Jiří Bartoška, the festival president, alongside artistic director Karel Och and … Read more

Announcing the Jury for the 2024 Sony Future Filmmaker Awards: A Star-Studded Panel to Discover Exceptional Talent

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Los Angeles, CA – Creo, an organization focused on supporting emerging filmmakers, has announced the jury for the 2024 Sony Future Filmmaker Awards. Award-winning director Justin Chadwick will serve as the chair for the second consecutive year. Chadwick will be joined by Michael Barker and Tom Bernard, co-founders and co-presidents of Sony Pictures Classics. Also part of the jury are renowned cinematographers Rob Hardy, Kate Reid, and Robert Primes, as well as Australian filmmaker Unjoo Moon. Chadwick expressed his excitement about leading the prestigious panel of creatives and highlighted the importance of short films in … Read more