Venice, Italy — The Venice Film Festival has announced its complete roster of international jury members, promising to bring together a diverse and esteemed group of film industry leaders. This year’s competition will be overseen by writer and director Alexander Payne, who will lead a panel that includes several prominent figures from the global cinema landscape.
Among the jury members is Brazilian actress and writer Fernanda Torres, known for her Oscar-nominated performance in “I’m Still Here.” Also joining the lineup is Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof, recognized for his work in “The Seed of the Sacred Fig.” Cristian Mungiu, who won the Palme d’Or for “4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days,” will also lend his expertise, along with French filmmaker Stéphane Brizé from “Out of Season,” Italian director Maura Delpero of “Vermiglio,” and Chinese actor-producer Zhao Tao from “Caught by the Tides.”
The competition jury will be tasked with awarding several prestigious honors, including the highly coveted Golden Lion for best film. Additionally, they will present the Silver Lion for the grand jury prize, best director, as well as individual awards for best actor and actress, a special jury prize, best screenplay, and the Marcello Mastroianni Award aimed at recognizing emerging talent.
French director Julia Ducournau, acclaimed for her film “Titane,” will head the Horizons section, which focuses on innovative and avant-garde cinema. The Horizons jury will include notable figures such as Italian video artist Yuri Ancarani, Argentine film critic Fernando Enrique Juan Lima, Australian director Shannon Murphy, and American filmmaker RaMell Ross, who is known for “Nickel Boys.”
Scottish director Charlotte Wells will preside over the jury for the Luigi de Laurentiis Award, which honors the best first work showcased at the Venice Festival. This award is particularly significant, offering a $100,000 prize to encourage new filmmakers. Wells will be joined by French-Tunisian director and producer Erige Sehiri, a founding member of the Rawiyat – Sisters in Film collective, and Italian director Silvio Soldini as jury members.
The 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival is set to unfold from August 27 to September 6, 2025. The lineup of films competing for awards will be revealed on July 22.
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