Fabrice Du Welz to Lead 2026 Locarno Competition Jury

WHO:

Deadline - Belgian filmmaker Fabrice Du Welz will lead the Concorso Internazionale jury at the Locarno Film Festival.

Variety - Du Welz will be joined by Italian producer Marco Alessi, French actress Lolita Chammah, Chilean actress Paulina García, and Olivier Père, former General Delegate of the Quinzaine des cinéastes and Artistic Director of the Locarno Film Festival.

WHAT:

Deadline - Fabrice Du Welz will preside over the jury for the international competition at the Locarno Film Festival.

Variety - The 79th Locarno Film Festival will feature a full slate of juries across its sections.

WHERE:

Deadline - The event will take place at the Locarno Film Festival.

WHEN:

Variety - The 79th Locarno Film Festival is scheduled for 2026.

(UPDATED July 15, 2026 10:32 UTC)

Belgian filmmaker Fabrice Du Welz will lead the jury for the international competition at the 79th Locarno Film Festival, which is set to take place in 2026. He will be joined by a talented group that includes Italian producer Marco Alessi, French actress Lolita Chammah, Chilean actress Paulina García, and Olivier Père, the former General Delegate of the Quinzaine des cinéastes and Artistic Director of the festival. This year's event promises a full slate of juries across its various sections, highlighting the festival's commitment to celebrating cinematic excellence.