The Millenium Festival had the honor of welcoming Oliver Stone, whose films have won 9 Oscars, as the guest of honor for its 16th edition. A major figure in American cinema, he opened this edition with an exclusive Masterclass. A truly significant event befitting a man whose integrity and impressive career command deep respect.

A filmmaker, screenwriter, producer, and actor, Oliver Stone belongs to the pantheon of cinema, both in the realm of fiction and in documentary filmmaking. As an engaged artist, Stone is unafraid to challenge the established order or to ruffle the feathers of a certain intellectual elite. In doing so, he stands out for his relentless pursuit of truth.

Chinese dissident Ai Weiwei, regarded as one of the greatest contemporary artists, was the honorary president and president of the jury for the 15th edition of the Millenium Festival. During an inspiring masterclass, he presented his film Rohingya, offering a valuable insight into his artistic vision.

Sculptor, filmmaker, photographer, writer, and performer, Ai Weiwei is internationally known for his provocative and politically charged art and performances. Through his works and his public stance in favor of oppressed minorities and invisible realities, he conveys an art in resistance, confronting the erasure of individual freedoms. His social and political commitment stems from his view of art as a means of emancipation, revealing, to the conscience of each individual, their inner world and the necessity of taking a stand.

Recognition for the commitment and innovative communication of the Festival.

In 2014, the Millenium Festival had the honor of welcoming Ban Ki-Moon, the 8th Secretary-General of the United Nations, accompanied by an official delegation, as well as Kristalina Georgieva, then European Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid. Ban Ki-Moon expressed his support for the festival, which focuses on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) in its programming. The Millenium Festival honored Ban Ki-Moon by awarding him the "Gold Goal," a distinction given to those who, through their works, highlight the MDGs and carry a message of progress.

Today, Ban Ki-Moon continues to play a key role on the international stage, presiding over the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) as well as the Assembly and Council of the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI). Kristalina Georgieva, after her term at the European Commission, became the Managing Director of the World Bank (2017–2019) before taking over as Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in October 2019.