Venice Film Festival announces jury chairs for Horizons and debut film award
Entertainment · 13 July 2026
Written by AI from multiple news reports
La Biennale di Venezia has named the juries for two sections of the 83rd Venice Film Festival, running from September 2 to 12, 2026.
French director and actress Valérie Donzelli will lead the Horizons jury. This section focuses on experimental and innovative films. Her jury also includes Peter Becker, Elizabeth Lo, David Pablos, and Barbara Ronchi. They will give out seven prizes, covering best film, director, actor, actress, screenplay, a special jury prize, and best short film.
Italian director Carolina Cavalli will chair the jury for the Luigi De Laurentiis Award. This prize goes to the best debut feature shown anywhere in the festival. Her jury includes Akinola Davies Jr. and Ted Hope.