75th Venice International Film Festival
The 75th Venice International Film Festival was held from 29 August to 8 September 2018. Mexican film director Guillermo del Toro was named as the President of the Jury. "First Man", directed by Damien Chazelle, was selected to open the festival. Guillermo del Toro was named as the Jury President for the main competition section, with Michele Riondino hosting the festival. The festival poster is made by Italian artist Lorenzo Mattotti, who designed it in the way "that attracts the eye, that attracts thought, but without revealing too much." The Golden Lion was awarded to  Roma, directed by Alfonso Cuarón. Jury. Main Competition (Venezia 75) Official selection. In Competition. The following films were selected for the main international competition: Out of Competition. The following films were selected to be screened out of competition: Horizons. The following films were selected for the Horizons (Orizzonti) section: Venice Classics. The following films were selected to be screened in the Venice Classics section: Sconfini. The following films were selected for the Sconfini section: Awards. Official selection. The following official awards were presented at the 75th edition: In Competition Horizons (Orizzonti) Lion of the Future Venezia Classici Awards Special Awards  Autonomous sections. The following collateral awards were conferred to films of the autonomous sections: Venice International Critics' Week Venice Days Other collateral awards. The following collateral awards were conferred to films of the official selection: