Venice Festival Boss Alberto Barbera Re-Upped for Another Two Years

Hollywood Reporter

by Scott Roxborough

March 3, 2026

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Alberto Barbera, the artistic director of the Venice Film Festival since 2012, has been reappointed for another two years, extending his contract until at least 2028. This decision by the festival board, chaired by Pietrangelo Buttafuoco, highlights Barbera’s significant contributions to elevating the festival’s international profile and making it a key event in the awards season calendar. Barbera’s tenure has been marked by a series of high-profile film premieres that went on to achieve Oscar success. films like *Gravity* (2013), *Spotlight* (2015), *La La Land* (2016), *The Favourite* (2018), and *Joker* (2019) are just a few examples of the impactful selections made under his leadership. Last year’s festival also featured notable films, including Guillermo del Toro’s *Frankenstein* starring Jacob Elordi and Luca Guadagnino’s

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Originally published on Hollywood Reporter on 3/3/2026