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Acclaimed Filmmakers to Judge Top Entries at BFI London Film Festival
1 Oct
Summary
- Elizabeth Karlsen named jury president for BFI London Film Festival
- Kahlil Joseph and Justin Chang join the official competition jury
- Nia DaCosta's Hedda, Jonatan Etzler's Bad Apples, and Mona Fastvold's The Testament of Ann Lee among films competing
The 2025 BFI London Film Festival is set to showcase a remarkable lineup of films, and the festival has now unveiled its esteemed jury that will oversee the official competition. Elizabeth Karlsen, the co-founder of Number 9 Films and acclaimed producer of films like Carol and Made in Dagenham, has been named the jury president.
Joining Karlsen on the jury are filmmaker Kahlil Joseph, known for his work on the acclaimed BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions, and Pulitzer-Prize winning film critic Justin Chang. The trio will be tasked with selecting the best film from a diverse array of entries, including Nia DaCosta's Hedda starring Tessa Thompson, Jonatan Etzler's Bad Apples led by Saoirse Ronan, and Mona Fastvold's The Testament of Ann Lee featuring Amanda Seyfried.
