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Alexander Payne Named Jury President for 82nd Venice Film Festival

The two-time Oscar winner will lead the jury in awarding top honors at the world’s oldest film festival this August and September.

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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, a two-time Oscar winner, has been officially confirmed as Jury President for the 82nd Venice Film Festival, running from August 27 to September 6, 2025.
  • The appointment was made by La Biennale di Venezia’s Board of Directors, following a recommendation by Venice Film Festival Director Alberto Barbera.
  • Payne’s career includes 24 Oscar nominations, with wins for Best Adapted Screenplay for 'Sideways' (2004) and 'The Descendants' (2011), cementing his reputation as a leading filmmaker and cinephile.
  • As Jury President, Payne will oversee decisions on major awards, including the Golden Lion for Best Film, Silver Lion prizes, and acting and screenplay honors.
  • In addition to his festival role, Payne is developing a new feature film set in rural Denmark, though details about the project remain undisclosed.