Rolf de Heer & Fellow Tokyo Jury Members Talk Festival ‘A-List’ Ratings, Co-Production & How To Judge Films

News Briefvia DeadlineOctober 27, 2026

Australian filmmaker Rolf de Heer, president of the competition jury at this year’s Tokyo International Film Festival, talked about the significance of ‘A-list’ ratings for film festivals at the jury press conference today.

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Artistic Vision

Film is a synergistic and comprehensive fusion of many parts. Films are rated, the actors that bring the words to life are not. Directors should also share in the adulation and or poor criticism of a film's direction.