Venice 2017 / Jury (The article continues below - Commercial information) 2 articles available in total starting from 05/07/2017. Last article published on 20/07/2017. Samira Makhmalbaf named as jury president for Giornate degli Autori 2017The Iranian actress and director will chair the jury made up of 28 young viewers from 28 European countries, which is supported by the European Parliament’s Lux Prize and Europa Cinemas 20/07/2017 | Venice 2017 | Giornate degli Autori/JuryAnnette Bening to chair the competition jury of the 74th Venice Film FestivalThe US actress will preside over the jury that will hand out the Golden Lion and the other official awards at the upcoming Venice Film Festival, which will unspool from 30 August-9 September 05/07/2017 | Venice 2017 | Jury