# Locarno Festival Chief Discusses Caleb Landry Jones Project and New 'Curated Diversity' Approach

Locarno Festival artistic director Giona A. Nazzaro explained how the festival secured Caleb Landry Jones's passion project and why this year's lineup embodies a new strategy of "curated diversity." The approach aims to balance artistic merit with broader representation, marking a shift in the festival's programming philosophy.

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- [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/film/festivals/giona-nazzaro-caleb-landry-jones-locarno-lineup-diversity-1236806344/) — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:41:53 +0000