Archive · 21 May 2025
Kiran Rao Joins Shanghai Film Festival Jury in 2025
Imagine a big movie party in Shanghai, China, called the Shanghai International Film Festival!
It's like a movie contest.
Kiran Rao, a famous filmmaker from India, is going to be one of the judges.
She will watch many movies from all over the world and help pick the winners.
The festival will happen in June 2025.
She is joining a team of other judges, including the famous director of 'Cinema Paradiso.'
Rao's job is to help select the best movies and celebrate the art of filmmaking.
Kiran Rao will serve on the international jury at the 27th Shanghai International Film Festival.
The festival is scheduled from June 13 to June 22, 2025, in Shanghai, China.
The jury will be led by Italian filmmaker Giuseppe Tornatore.
Rao's recent film, 'Laapataa Ladies,' received critical acclaim.
The SIFF is a prominent platform for international cinema and emerging filmmakers.
- Who
- Kiran Rao, Giuseppe Tornatore, and other international filmmakers
- What
- Kiran Rao will be on the international jury at the Shanghai International Film Festival.
- When
- June 13 to June 22, 2025
- Where
- Shanghai, China
- Why
- To evaluate entries in the festival's main competition.
- Film Festival
- Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF)
- Festival Dates
- June 13 to June 22, 2025
- Location
- Shanghai, China
- Jury Head
- Giuseppe Tornatore
- Indian Filmmaker
- Kiran Rao