Rolf De Heer To Head Competition Jury At Tokyo Film Festival; ‘The Survival Of Kindness’ To Play In Australia Spotlight

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What happened

Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) has announced that Australian director Rolf de Heer will serve as president of the International Competition jury at this year’s edition of the festival.

Key facts

  • Reported by Deadline and published Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:00:00 UTC.

Why it matters

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What to watch next

  • Confirmed release or premiere dates
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Coverage timeline

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  1. Rolf De Heer To Head Competition Jury At Tokyo Film Festival; ‘The Survival Of Kindness’ To Play In Australia Spotlight

  2. ‘Behemoth!’ Review: Pedro Pascal Hits All The Right Notes In Tony Gilroy’s Lyrical Love Letter To The Music Of The Movies – New York Film Festival

  3. New York’s Inaugural Muslim Film Festival Aims to Move Past Counter-Narratives, Unveils Lineup, Jury (EXCLUSIVE)

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