With less than 10 days to go before the Tribeca Film Festival kicks off, this year’s group of judges has finally been announced.
This year’s batch of 34 industry leaders — made up of filmmakers, producers, actors, authors and entrepreneurs — includes such big names as Whoopi Goldberg, Gloria Steinem, Steve Buscemi, Vanessa Williams, Dylan McDermott, Minnie Driver and Cobie Smulders, festival organizers announced Monday.
“The group of unique voices and perspectives that make up this year’s jury are sure to spark thoughtful discussion — and perhaps some friendly debate — around this year’s films,” festival co-founder Jane Rosenthal said in a statement.
Split into groups of three to six, the voters decide on awards including the festival’s best film, documentary and emerging narrative director. Jurors also award the third annual $25,000 Nora Ephron Prize, sponsored by Coach, recognizing a female writer or director.
The Tribeca Film Festival runs from April 15 to 26, with the awards given out on April 23 at Spring Studios.