Guillermo del Toro, who won the Golden Lion for his film "The Shape of Water", will be heading the competition jury of Venice International Film Festival this year. The 75th edition of the popular film festival will take place from August 29 to September 8 this year, and the jury will pick the Golden Lion award for best film and other official awards. "To serve as president in Venice is an immense honour and responsibility that I accept with respect and gratitude.