Academy Award-winning actress Cate Blanchett will continue as the jury president for the 77th Venice Film Festival, set to take place from September 2 to 12. This prestigious event marks the first major global film festival to be conducted in person since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, signaling a significant return to normalcy in the international film community. The festival's jury includes notable figures such as French actress Ludivine Sagnier and various international directors, with the festival opening with Daniele Luchetti’s film, "Lacci."

While the Venice Film Festival paves the way for a resurgence of live events, other major festivals are following suit. The Toronto International Film Festival is also scheduled to proceed in-person from September 10 to 20. These festivals are quintessential to the film industry, as they bring together the world's cinematic talents and offer a platform for discussing and sharing new film projects in a communal setting despite ongoing global challenges.