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Venice Film Festival Adjusts Opening Ceremony

Updated 2026-08-29 19:55 UTC 1 source Neutral

The Venice Film Festival is considering scrapping its traditional jury press conference and replacing it with welcome cocktails for journalists. The festival will kick off on September 2.

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Venice Film Festival Jury Press Conference ‘Probably Not’ Happening Due to Scheduling, Will Replace Event With Welcome Cocktails for Journalists

The Venice Film Festival is weighing scrapping its traditional opening jury press conference on the Lido. The festival, which kicks off Sept. 2 with the world premiere of Danny Boyle’s “Ink,” told Variety that the presser will “probably not” take place, citing a schedul

2026-08-29 19:48 UTC