DUBAI: Noted Lebanese filmmaker Nadine Labaki has been announced as a jury member for the 48th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival, set to take place from Sept. 7-17.
She will serve on the TIFF Platform jury, which also includes Oscar-winning filmmaker Barry Jenkins as chair; and 2022 Platform Prize–winning filmmaker Anthony Shim.
The Platform program, going into its eighth year, is curated for its bold directorial visions. The movies in the 2023 program are eligible for the Platform Prize, an award of $20,000 Canadian dollars ($14,900) selected by the in-person international jury.
“I am delighted to announce that we have an international dream jury with acclaimed filmmakers Barry Jenkins, Nadine Labaki and Anthony Shim as jury members for the Platform program at TIFF,” said Anita Lee, TIFF chief programming officer, in an official statement.
“Together, they represent the bold and independent spirit of the Platform Prize.”
