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Alexander Payne Confirmed as Jury President for 82nd Venice Film Festival

The two-time Oscar-winning filmmaker will lead the jury to award the Golden Lion and other prizes at the festival running from August 27 to September 6, 2025.

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Alexander Payne attends the 76th Annual DGA (Directors Guild of America) Awards in Beverly Hills, California, U.S. February 10, 2024. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni
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Overview

  • Alexander Payne, known for his Oscar-winning films 'Sideways' and 'The Descendants,' has been officially named Jury President for the 82nd Venice Film Festival.
  • The appointment was finalized by the La Biennale di Venezia Board of Directors, following a recommendation by Festival Director Alberto Barbera.
  • Payne expressed his honor and excitement, emphasizing his admiration for the festival’s nearly century-long tradition of celebrating cinema as an art form.
  • The jury, under Payne’s leadership, will decide major awards including the Golden Lion for Best Film, Silver Lions, Coppa Volpi, and the Marcello Mastroianni Award.
  • The festival is scheduled to take place in Venice, Italy, from August 27 to September 6, 2025, continuing its legacy as one of the world’s most prestigious film events.