Ukrainian filmmaker Myroslav Chernov has been appointed as the head of the jury for the Golden Eye award at the Cannes Film Festival. This announcement was made on the award’s official website.
The jury will also include notable figures from the film industry, such as:
- Tabitha Jackson — Director of the New York Film Forum;
- Géraldine Pailhas — French actress;
- Lina Soualem — Franco-Algerian-Palestinian director and actress;
- Victor Castane — French journalist.
The Golden Eye award, established in 2015, is given to a documentary film featured in the official selection of the Cannes Film Festival. Eligible categories include the competition program, the Un Certain Regard section, out-of-competition screenings, midnight screenings, special screenings, and Cannes Classics. Documentaries from the Directors’ Fortnight and Critics’ Week are also eligible for consideration.
The award ceremony is scheduled for Friday, May 22, at 12:00 PM at the Palais des Festivals.
In 2022, Ukrainian director Iryna Tsilyk served on the jury for the Golden Eye award.
About the Cannes Film Festival
The Cannes Film Festival is an annual international film festival held in Cannes, France. It is considered one of the five most prestigious film festivals globally, alongside those in Toronto, Venice, Berlin, and Sundance.
Throughout its history, the Cannes Festival has undergone significant changes while maintaining its status as a key event in the film industry. It is renowned for awarding the prestigious Palme d’Or for the best film.
In addition to the main program, the festival features several parallel sections that highlight emerging trends in cinema.
Myroslav Chernov will lead the jury for the Golden Eye award at the Cannes Film Festival, which recognizes outstanding documentary films. The award ceremony is set for May 22.