# Fabrice Du Welz to Lead Locarno International Competition Jury

Fabrice Du Welz, a Belgian filmmaker known for intense horror and thriller films, has been appointed president of the International Competition jury at the Locarno Film Festival. The jury will decide the top awards at the prestigious Swiss festival, which runs in August. This selection brings Du Welz's distinctive voice to one of cinema’s key summer events.

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- [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/film/news/fabrice-du-welz-locarno-competition-jury-1236810958/) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000