45th Telluride Film Festival


The 45th Telluride Film Festival took place from August 31 to September 3, 2018 in Telluride, Colorado, United States.
Novelist Jonathan Lethem was selected as the guest director of the event. As the guest director, Lethem served as a key collaborator in the festival programming decisions. Telluride honored Alfonso Cuarón, Emma Stone, and Rithy Panh as the Silver Medallion winners.

Official selections

Guest Director's Selections

The films were selected and presented by the year's guest director, Jonathan Lethem.

Backlot

The films were selected and presented by Jeffrey Keil and Danielle Pinet. The selection included behind-the-scene movies and portraits of artists, musicians, and filmmakers.

Filmmakers of Tomorrow

Student Prints

The selection was curated and introduced by Gregory Nava. It selected the best student-produced work around the world.

Calling Cards

The selection was curated by Barry Jenkins and presented by Nick O'Neill. It selected new works from promising filmmakers.

Great Expectations

The selection was curated by Barry Jenkins and presented by Nick O'Neill.

Introducing Saba Riazi

The section was intended to highlight the work by Iranian writer and director, Saba Riazi.

Silver Medallion

Special Medallion