Kelvin Harrison Jr joins Cannes jury for prestigious Golden Globes documentary prize

• Kelvin Harrison Jr will serve on the jury for the 79th Cannes Film Festival.
• The Golden Globes documentary prize winner will receive a ten-thousand-euro cash award.
• Finalists for the 2026 prize include Steven Soderbergh, Ron Howard, and Diego Luna.
  

Actor and producer Kelvin Harrison Jr has been appointed to the jury for the Golden Globe Prize for Documentary in Partnership with Artemis Rising Foundation.

The Trial of the Chicago 7 star will join a distinguished panel at the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival to honour non-fiction filmmakers addressing urgent global issues.

Harrison Jr, known for his upcoming roles in Mufasa: The Lion King and Samo Lives, will announce the winner during an exclusive event on 18 May at the Plage des Palmes.

"I’m honoured to support this important prize and to celebrate the extraordinary documentary filmmakers whose work shines a light on urgent stories around the world," Harrison Jr remarked.

The prize, which includes a €10,000 cash award, was launched in 2025 to elevate the status of factual narratives on the international stage.

It recognises filmmakers who demonstrate exceptional storytelling and a meaningful contribution to social discourse.

Harrison Jr joins a jury that includes Golden Globes president Helen Hoehne and Artemis Rising Foundation founder Regina K. Scully.

The finalists for this year's award include high-profile directors such as Ron Howard, Steven Soderbergh, and Diego Luna.

Their films were selected from the official Cannes lineup and special screenings for their sustained commitment to the genre.

"We are thrilled to have Kelvin join our jury," Hoehne shared, noting his passion for meaningful narratives. The ceremony will feature a panel discussion and reception supported by Think-Film Impact Production, further solidifying the festival's dedication to championing documentary talent alongside its traditional cinematic categories.