Directors Appointed to Lead Venice Film Festival Juries
Originally published Jul 13, 2026
By Scott Roxborough · The Hollywood Reporter — Movies
AI-generated summary based on The Hollywood Reporter — Movies · Aggregated by Filmarian · Human-reviewed and approved on Jul 13, 2026
Key points
- Valérie Donzelli will lead the Horizons jury at the Venice Film Festival.
- Carolina Cavalli will chair the jury for best first feature.
- Both directors are known for their work in independent cinema.
Valérie Donzelli and Carolina Cavalli have been named to lead juries at the Venice Film Festival. Donzelli, known for 'The Queen of Hearts,' will oversee the Horizons jury. Cavalli, director of 'Fremont,' will chair the jury for best first feature. Their appointments highlight the festival's focus on emerging and innovative filmmaking talent.
Read the original story: The Hollywood Reporter — Movies — by Scott Roxborough