Rolf De Heer Appointed Jury President at Tokyo Film Festival

WHO:

Deadline - Rolf de Heer has been appointed as president of the International Competition jury at the Tokyo International Film Festival.

Variety - Rolf de Heer is an Australian director with over 40 years of experience in directing, writing, and producing films.

WHAT:

Deadline - Rolf de Heer’s film "The Survival Of Kindness" will be screened in Tokyo as part of an Australia Spotlight.

Variety - The Tokyo International Film Festival is in its 39th edition.

WHERE:

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

WHEN:

Variety - The Tokyo International Film Festival is set to occur in the future, but specific dates are not provided in the articles.

WHY:

Variety - Rolf de Heer’s appointment as jury president highlights his significant contributions to the film industry over his career.

HOW:

Deadline - The selection of Rolf de Heer as jury president was made by the Tokyo International Film Festival organizers.

(UPDATED September 24, 2026 01:25 UTC)

Rolf de Heer has been appointed as the president of the International Competition jury at the Tokyo International Film Festival, which is currently in its 39th edition. The Australian director, known for his extensive experience in the film industry, will have his film "The Survival Of Kindness" screened as part of an Australia Spotlight at the festival. This selection underscores his significant contributions to cinema, as recognized by the festival organizers.