Nigerian Actress and filmmaker, Stephanie Linus, was selected as one of the jurors for the 2023 Tribeca film festival in New York, which kicked off Wednesday, June 7, 2023.

She is distinguished as one of the five-jury members of the Documentary feature completion alongside Mark Duplass, Adam Goldberg, Alexandra Pelosi, and Ryan White. These jury members will select winning projects in film, immersive, games and audio storytelling sections for its 2023 edition.

The festival kicked off Wednesday June 7, with the documentary ‘Kiss the Future’ a stirring testament to art’s enduring ability to cast light even in the darkest of circumstances. Kiss the Future follows an underground community that worked and created through the nearly four-year long siege of Sarajevo. The 2023 program features 109 films from 27 filmmakers across 36 countries. The festival, which was founded by Robert De Niro, Jane Rosenthal and Craig Hatkoff, 21 years ago.

“It is such an exciting festival with many voices amplified, especially women’s voices. It has given a platform for both new and seasoned filmmakers to showcase their works. I am having a great time reviewing the shortlisted films and recommending winners for the 2023 Tribeca Festival.” Stephanie Linus.

The Nigerian actress and filmmaker who is known for her critically acclaimed and award-winning works, both in front and behind the camera, which includes her revolutionary film, Dry, which tackles themes that pertains to the girl-child and women’s rights. The philanthropist and filmmaker is part of a collection of actors, writers, directors, producers, and cultural leaders that includes Oscar winner, Brendan Fraser, Zazie Beetz, Chloe Grace-Moretz, Chance the Rapper and to mention a few.

The festival will close June 18, 2023 with the 30th anniversary screening of Robert De Niro’s directorial debut, A Bronx Tale, with a post screening conversation.