Liza Soberano becomes jury member for Golden Globes Impact Prize for Documentary
Liza Soberano has joined the jury for the Golden Globes Impact Prize for Documentary at the Venice Film Festival.
According to an exclusive report by Variety, Soberano will be among the industry figures tasked with evaluating documentaries competing for the recognition.
Other members include Golden Globes president Helen Hoehne; Oscar-winning producer and founder of Artemis Rising Foundation, Regina K. Scully; Oscar-winning producer and co-founder of Impact Partners, Geralyn White Dreyfous; and founder and CEO of Think-Film Impact Production, Danielle Turkov Wilson.
The winning film must "exemplify the extraordinary power of documentary filmmaking to illuminate important social issues through compelling storytelling."
The winner will receive $10,000 (P615,920) from Artemis Rising Foundation, which co-founded the prize.
"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.
The documentary prize was first launched at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival before the Golden Globes, Artemis Rising Foundation and Think-Film Impact Production decided to expand it to the Venice Film Festival.
The 83rd edition of the festival will take place from Sept. 2 to 12.
Meanwhile, Soberano continues to make a name for herself in Hollywood since her debut in the romantic comedy horror film Lisa Frankenstein. She's also starring in the upcoming animated film Forgotten Island by DreamWorks Animation.
