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Rolf de Heer Named Jury President for Tokyo Film Festival
EXECUTIVE DISPATCH OVERVIEW
The Australian filmmaker behind ‘Bad Boy Bubby,’ ‘Ten Canoes’ and ‘Charlie’s Country’ will preside over the international competition jury at TIFF’s 39th edition.
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Appointment Confirmed
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Tokyo International Film Festival Leadership
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Jury Appointment: Australian filmmaker Rolf de Heer is named president of the international competition jury.
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Festival Edition: The appointment concerns the 39th edition of the Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF).
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Notable Works: De Heer is recognized for directing 'Bad Boy Bubby', 'Ten Canoes', and 'Charlie’s Country'.
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Role Scope: The president will preside over the festival's international competition category.
Entertainment & Festival Oversight
🔹 Tokyo International Film Festival
Secures an acclaimed filmmaker to preside over the international competition jury for the 39th edition.
🔹 International Filmmaking Community
Contestants in the competition category will have their work evaluated under de Heer's leadership.
TIFF Event Timeline
- 39th edition of the Tokyo International Film Festival dates
Executive Appointment FAQs
Who has been named jury president for the 39th TIFF? ▾
Australian filmmaker Rolf de Heer.
What is the scope of the appointment? ▾
De Heer will preside over the international competition jury.
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