Payal Kapadia, the director of 'All We Imagine As Light', has been named the jury president for the 65th Cannes Critics Week, which will take place from May 13 to 21, 2024. This section of the Cannes Film Festival focuses on nurturing emerging voices in cinema. Kapadia, who made history as the first Indian filmmaker to win the Grand Prix award at Cannes, will lead a panel that includes notable figures such as Quebecois actor Théodore Pellerin and Ghanaian-British producer Ama Ampadu. In her statement, Kapadia highlighted the need to support independent cinema, particularly first-time filmmakers, stating that their works often possess a unique and daring voice. She will also present several awards during the event, including the Ami Paris Grand Prize for best feature film and the Sony Discovery Prize for best short film. Kapadia's previous works, including her documentary 'A Night of Knowing Nothing', have received critical acclaim, further establishing her as a significant figure in contemporary cinema.