“Tokyo Jury President Rolf de Heer: FIAPF’s Official A-List Status ‘Matters a Great Deal to” — what this page in the network covers. Australian filmmaker Rolf de Heer, president of the competition jury at the 39th Tokyo International Film Festival, offered a measured take on FIAPF’s recent decision to formalize A-list status for 17 festivals worldwide, including Tokyo. Speaking at the festival’s jury press conference, de Heer—kno Speaking at the festival’s jury press conference, de Heer—known for directing “Bad Boy Bubby” and “Ten Canoes”—suggested the designation may not dramatically alter the event’s character or industry standing.
“It matters a great deal to some people, and not at all to others,” he said, underscoring the subjective value of such classifications. FIAPF, the International Federation of Film Producers Associations, announced the official A-list earlier this year, recognizing festivals that meet criteria for competition quality, industry attendance, and market impact. For the complete material, the listing points back to the source inside the network.