Venice Film Festival 2026 Masterclasses: Clooney, Burstyn, Besson, Guadagnino, Zhao
The 83rd Venice International Film Festival, hosted by La Biennale di Venezia, is set to feature Masterclasses at the Match Point Arena from September 3 to 9, exclusively for accredited pass holders. On September 3 at 4:00 PM, George Clooney, awarded the Golden Lion for Career Achievement in 2026, will be interviewed by Giulia D'Agnolo Vallan. Ellen Burstyn, another 2026 honoree, will join on September 8 at 4:00 PM, also with Vallan moderating. Luc Besson's session is scheduled for September 6 at 4:00 PM, moderated by Mauro Gervasini. Chloe Zhao and Lukasz Zal will discuss 'Hamnet' on September 4 at 3:30 PM, moderated by Stéphane Lerouge, who will also lead Luca Guadagnino's Masterclass on September 7 at 3:30 PM. All events will be streamed live on labiennale.org.
Key facts
- Masterclasses at Match Point Arena, Tennis Club Venezia, Lido, from September 3 to 9.
- George Clooney and Ellen Burstyn receive Golden Lions for Career Achievement in 2026.
- Clooney's Masterclass on September 3 at 16:00, moderated by Giulia D'Agnolo Vallan.
- Ellen Burstyn's Masterclass on September 8 at 16:00, moderated by Giulia D'Agnolo Vallan.
- Luc Besson's Masterclass on September 6 at 16:00, moderated by Mauro Gervasini.
- Chloe Zhao and Lukasz Zal Masterclass on September 4 at 15:30, moderated by Stéphane Lerouge.
- Luca Guadagnino's Masterclass on September 7 at 15:30, moderated by Stéphane Lerouge.
- All Masterclasses are for accredited pass holders only, no reservation required.
- Sessions livestreamed on labiennale.org.
- Cartier organizes two Masterclasses under 'The Art and Craft of Cinema'.
Entities
Artists
- George Clooney
- Ellen Burstyn
- Luc Besson
- Chloe Zhao
- Lukasz Zal
- Luca Guadagnino
- Giulia D'Agnolo Vallan
- Stéphane Lerouge
- Mauro Gervasini
Institutions
- La Biennale di Venezia
- Venice International Film Festival
- Match Point Arena
- Tennis Club Venezia
- Hotel Excelsior
- Cartier
Locations
- Venice
- Italy
- Lido
- Lungomare Marconi
- Via Emo
- Hotel Excelsior