Maggie Gyllenhaal Named President of Venice Film Fest Jury

Maggie Gyllenhaal will be heading up the jury judging films in competition at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, which takes place Sept. 2 – 12, 2026. As president of the jury, Gyllenhaal will lead the group that awards the Golden Lion for best film, two Silver Lions, two Volpi Cups for actors and more honors. The Board of Directors of La Biennale di Venezia confirmed the recommendation of festival director Alberto Barbera on Thursday. "I am thrilled to accept the invitation to lead this year's Venice Film Festival jury," Gyllenhaal said via statement. "Venice has always . . .