Venice Film Festival: Roberto Benigni to receive Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement
The Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement of the 78th Venice International Film Festival (September 1–11, 2021) has been awarded to the director, actor, and screenwriter Roberto Benigni. The decision was... Read More
Film Festivals
SXSW Jury and Special Award winners: ‘The Fallout,’ Rogelio Balagtas (‘Islands’) wins Breakthrough Performance
The South by Southwest (SXSW) Conference and Festivals announced the 2021 Jury and Special Award winners of the 28th SXSW Film Festival. Megan Park’s The... Read More
Palm Springs Film Fest and Variety to honor Glenn Close with Creative Impact Award for Acting
Variety has announced it will be giving its Creative Impact in Acting Award to Glenn Close as part of their virtual 10 Directors to Watch... Read More
Palm Springs Film Fest to honor Youn Yuh-jung (‘Minari’) with Actress Spotlight Award
The Palm Springs International Film Awards today announced that legendary Korean star Youn Yuh-jung will be the recipient of the 2021 Spotlight Award, Actress for... Read More
Palm Springs Film Festival to honor Daniel Kaluuya with International Star Award
The Palm Springs International Film Awards today announced that Daniel Kaluuya will be the recipient of the International Star Award, Actor for Judas and the... Read More
Palm Springs Film Fest to honor Viola Davis with Actress Award
Davis joins Gary Oldman, Chloé Zhao, Carey Mulligan and more for the desert fest’s honors The Palm Springs International Film Awards has announced that Viola... Read More
Sundance 2021 Awards: ‘CODA’ sweeps with four prizes; Clifton Collins Jr., ‘Flee’ among winners
The opening night film of the virtual 2021 Sundance Film Festival, CODA, dominated the festival’s awards on Tuesday evening, winning the Grand Jury Prize, Audience... Read More
‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’ to receive Vanguard Award from Palm Springs Film Festival
The Palm Springs International Film Awards has announced that The Trial of the Chicago 7 is the recipient of the Vanguard Award, which is presented to the cast and... Read More
Riz Ahmed (‘Sound of Metal’) to receive inaugural Impact Award from Miami Film Festival
Miami Dade College’s renowned Miami Film Festival today announced that Sound of Metal star Riz Ahmed will receive the Festival’s inaugural Impact Award. The award tribute and conversation moderated... Read More
Sacha Baron Cohen to be honored at Santa Barbara International Film Festival
Sacha Baron Cohen will receive the Outstanding Performer of the Year Award at the 36th annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Baron Cohen will be honored on Wednesday,... Read More
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