US filmmakerTim Burtonhas been asked to head the nine-member jury at this year's Cannes Film Festival.
The Edward Scissorhands director said he was looking forward to the role, calling it a"great honour".
"When you think of Cannes, you think of world cinema. And, as films have always been like dreams to me, this is a dream come true,"he said.
The panel will decide the winner of the prestigious Palme d'Or for best film. The 11 day event runs from 12 May.
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