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Ira Sachs to Helm San Sebastián Film Festival Jury
4 Sep
Summary
- Filmmaker Ira Sachs will lead the San Sebastián Film Festival jury.
- The jury includes notable international filmmakers and actors.
- The festival is scheduled to run from September 18-26, 2026.
American filmmaker Ira Sachs has been appointed to lead the competition jury for the 2026 San Sebastián Film Festival. He will be joined by a diverse panel of international industry professionals, including Japanese filmmaker Genki Kawamura, screenwriter Catherine Paillé, actresses Alice Braga and Patricia López Arnaiz, actor Bill Skarsgård, and producer Mike Goodridge.
Sachs recently completed the festival circuit with his latest film, 'The Man I Love.' This project, which took 15 years to develop, is set in 1980s New York and features a cast including Rami Malek and Rebecca Hall. Production for the film concluded in late October 2025.
The festival, scheduled for September 18-26, 2026, will also host a prominent list of attendees. Celebrities such as Brad Pitt, Penélope Cruz, and Marion Cotillard are expected to be present, further enhancing the event's global appeal.
