Damien Chazelle to Lead Venice Film Festival Jury
Damien Chazelle will preside over the competition jury of the upcoming Venice Film Festival. French director Alice Diop will head the jury panel of the fest’s Luigi De Laurentiis Award for best debut film, while Italy’s Jonas Carpignano will be president of the jury of the Horizons section for more cutting-edge works. The 80th edition of the Venice Film Festival will run Aug. 30-Sept. 9.