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Pollard to Lead London Film Fest Jury
30 Sep
Summary
- Sam Pollard heads the Official Competition jury at London Film Festival.
- Juries for Official, First Feature, Documentary, and Short Film competitions are announced.
- The 2026 London Film Festival runs from October 7 to October 18.
Legendary documentary filmmaker Sam Pollard has been appointed to lead the Official Competition jury at this year's London Film Festival. He will collaborate with notable figures such as Argentine filmmaker Mariano Llinás and Julie La Bassiere, Chief Strategy Officer at DDA Global. Ten films are vying for recognition in this prestigious competition.
The festival has also revealed the heads of its other juries. Actor and producer Amir El-Masry will lead the First Feature Competition jury, aiming to discover emerging talent. Sandhya Suri, acclaimed for her work including the BIFA-winning 'Santosh,' will chair the Documentary Competition jury.
Producer Helen Simmons, co-founder of Erebus Pictures, will head the Short Film Competition jury. The 2026 London Film Festival is set to run from October 7 to October 18, promising a diverse showcase of cinematic achievements.
