Julian Schnabel is an American artist and filmmaker. In the 1980s Schnabel received international media attention for his plate paintings, large-scale paintings set on broken ceramic plates.  Schnabel directed BEFORE NIGHT FALLS (Javier Bardem's breakthrough Academy Award nominated role) and the four-time Academy Award nominated THE DIVING BELL AND THE BUTTERFLY.  As a director, he has won a Golden Globe, BAFTA, a Golden Palm, two nominations for the Venice Golden Lion and an Academy Award nomination.  Mr. Schnabel will present the US Premiere screening of MIRAL, his latest film, at the festival.