Actress Liza Soberano is taking on a new role in Hollywood after joining the jury for the Golden Globes Impact Prize for Documentary.
The news was confirmed in an exclusive report by Variety, which revealed that Soberano will serve as one of the jurors for the award to be presented by the Artemis Rising Foundation during the upcoming 83rd Venice Film Festival, which is set to run from Sept. 2 to 12.
The Golden Globes Impact Prize for Documentary was founded by the Golden Globes and Artemis Rising Foundation, with support from Think-Film Impact Production.
The prize honors a documentary feature included in the festival’s official selection, whether in or out of competition, that “exemplifies the extraordinary power of documentary filmmaking to illuminate important social issues through compelling storytelling.”
“I’ve always believed that film has the power to do more than entertain — it can challenge injustice, offer safety, inspire hope and remind us of our shared humanity,” Soberano said.
“Documentary filmmaking is where some of the most courageous and unforgettable storytelling is happening today. I’m honored to serve on this jury, because celebrating documentary filmmakers isn’t only about recognizing extraordinary talent; it’s where the future of cinema is heading,” she added.
Soberano will join a distinguished panel of jurors composed of Golden Globes president Helen Hoehne; Oscar-winning producer and Artemis Rising Foundation founder Regina K. Scully; Oscar-winning producer and Impact Partners co-founder Geralyn White Dreyfous; and Think-Film Impact Production founder and CEO Danielle Turkov Wilson.
The winning filmmaker will reportedly receive a $10,000 cash prize from the Artemis Rising Foundation.
Soberano is currently promoting her highly anticipated DreamWorks Animation film “Forgotten Island” where she stars alongside fellow cast members of Filipino descent, including H.E.R, Lea Salonga, Dolly De Leon, Manny Jacinto, and Jo Koy, among others.
