Writer/Director Nikyatu Jusu to receive MVFF Award for feature debut ‘Nanny’ at Mill Valley Film Festival
The Mill Valley Film Festival announced today a Spotlight program celebrating Nikyatu Jusu. Jusu will be on hand for this special onstage conversation, presentation of the... Read More
Film Festivals
TIFF47: Brendan Fraser to receive TIFF Tribute Award for Performance at Toronto International Film Festival
Cameron Bailey, CEO of TIFF, is announced today that Brendan Fraser will receive the TIFF Tribute Award for Performance for his performance in The Whale,... Read More
Michelle Yeoh to receive Kirk Douglas Award For Excellence In Film from the Santa Barbara International Film Festival
The Santa Barbara International Film Festival is honored to announce global icon Michelle Yeoh will be receiving the 15th annual Kirk Douglas Award For Excellence... Read More
Penélope Cruz receives the Montecito Award from the Santa Barbara Film Festival
The Santa Barbara International Film Festival honored actress Penélope Cruz last night, awarding her its annual Montecito Award. Nominated for the Academy Award for Best... Read More
Santa Barbara Film Festival Artisan Awards celebrate the Oscar-nominated work of Peter Sciberras, Germaine Franco, Greig Fraser, Tamara Deverell and more
There has been a lot of talk recently about film artisans, the talented craftspeople behind the camera who bring a film to life, without whom... Read More
Will Smith and Aunjanue Ellis (‘King Richard’) accept Performers of the Year awards from the Santa Barbara International Film Festival
Will Smith and Aunjanue Ellis, stars of the Oscar-nominated film King Richard, were honored last night with the Performers of the Year Award at the... Read More
Santa Barbara Film Festival Virtuoso Acting Award winners Alana Haim, Ariana DeBose, Troy Kotsur, Caitríona Balfe, Saniyya Sidney and more
Every year, the Santa Barbara International Film Festival honors actors who delivered exceptional performances during the past year. The annual Virtuosos Award specifically recognizes performers... Read More
Santa Barbara Film Festival Writer’s Panel: Maggie Gyllenhaal, Sian Heder, Eskil Vogt and more on the processes and challenges of bringing their scripts to life
The annual Writer’s Panel at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival is always one of the highlights of the week, as the festival gathers writers... Read More
Kristen Stewart accepts the American Riviera Award from the Santa Barbara International Film Festival
The Santa Barbara International Film Festival is known as a critical stop during Oscar season, as it honors artists who delivered some of the best... Read More
Berlinale 2022: Carla Simón’s ‘Alcarràs’ wins Golden Bear for Best Film, Claire Denis named Best Director
The 2022 Berlin Film Festival jury has awarded Alcarràs, Carla Simón’s film about a Catalan farming family facing eviction from their land, the Golden Bear... Read More
On the Shelf: ‘Highest 2 Lowest,’ ‘John Singleton’s Hood Trilogy,’ a Nancy Meyers Double Feature and Action-Packed Spectacles Highlight the Physical Media releases for the Week of April 27 
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