Rolf de Heer Named President of Tokyo Film Festival Jury

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What happened

The Tokyo International Film Festival has named Australian director Rolf de Heer president of the international competition jury for the festival’s 39th edition.

Key facts

  • The Tokyo International Film Festival has named Australian director Rolf de Heer president of the international competition jury for the festival’s 39th edition.
  • Reported by Variety and published Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:00:00 UTC.

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