Venice Reverses Jury Press Conference Cancellation Days Before Festival Opens

The Venice Film Festival reinstated its traditional jury press conference on 30 August 2026, reversing a cancellation first reported by Deadline. A festival executive had cited "coinciding commitments" and offered a "more relaxed welcome cocktail" instead. Backlash to Deadline's report prompted the U-turn. The 83rd edition, with a Maggie Gyllenhaal-chaired jury, opens 2 September.