Diego Ongaro (Feature film jury)
Diego Ongaro is a French director living in rural Connecticut. After directing children’s programs for French television in his early 20’s, he wrote and directed four acclaimed short films.
Bob and the Trees, his first feature film, had its world premiere at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival (NEXT), won the top prize at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival in Czech Republic and screened in more than 20 international festivals.
Down With The King, his second feature film, premiered at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival (ACID section), won the Grand Prix at the Deauville American Film Festival in France and was recently acquired by Sony Pictures Worldwide for distribution.
