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BFI London Film Festival 2025 Unveils Star-Studded Jury Lineup

Meet the esteemed jurors who will shape the awards at this year's BFI London Film Festival. Their diverse expertise ensures a fair evaluation of cinematic talent.

In this image we can see a woman is standing on the stage at the podium and there is a round board...
In this image we can see a woman is standing on the stage at the podium and there is a round board on the podium and we can see few persons are sitting at the table and and there are microphones, small boards, bottle, glass and jug are on the table. In the background there are flags, curtain and wall.

BFI London Film Festival 2025 Unveils Star-Studded Jury Lineup

The 69th BFI London Film Festival has revealed its jury members for 2025. Elizabeth Karlsen, Kibwe Tavares, Eloïse King, and Ming-Jung Kuo will serve as jurors, each bringing unique expertise to their respective competitions.

Elizabeth Karlsen, a renowned producer with credits including The Salt Path, The Crying Game, and Carol, will preside over the Official Competition jury. She will be joined by Pulitzer Prize-winning film critic Justin Chang and director Kahlil Joseph.

Kibwe Tavares, known for his directorial work in films like Robots and Gumball 3000, will lead the First Feature Competition jury, also known as the Sutherland Award. Eloise King, a respected documentary filmmaker, will serve as president of the Documentary Competition jury, overseeing the Grierson Award. Meanwhile, programmer Ming-Jung Kuo will head the Short Film Competition jury.

The 69th BFI London Film Festival is set to take place from October 8 to 19, with these distinguished jurors playing a crucial role in recognising and rewarding exceptional cinematic talent. Their diverse backgrounds and expertise promise a fair and insightful evaluation of the films in competition.

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