AwardWinning

7 Tisch Alumni Shine at the 2024 SXSW Film Festival with Award-Winning Projects

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Austin, Texas – From March 8 to 16, this year’s SXSW Film Festival showcased the cutting edge of discovery, creativity, and innovation in the film industry. It was an event where filmmakers, industry professionals, and enthusiasts gathered to celebrate the art of storytelling on the big screen. Several talented alumni from Tisch School of the Arts at New York University were among the honorees at the festival. Their exceptional work on various projects earned them recognition in four different categories. The achievements of these alumni stood out in a sea of talent, serving as a … Read more

Hollywood Stars and Filmmakers Shine at Award-Winning Wine Country Film Festival

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Sonoma, CA – The Sonoma International Film Festival brought together a star-studded lineup of luminaries and industry guests for its five-day event in the renowned wine country. Notable attendees included Beau Bridges, John Cameron Mitchell, Scoot McNairy, Susan Feniger, and Rob Garza of Thievery Corporation. This year’s festival showcased over 100 films from 25 countries, featuring premieres, award-winning films, and critically acclaimed works. Attendance and new pass holder numbers reached historic levels, surpassing the previous year’s record. The festival’s film highlights included the U.S. premiere of Thomas Napper’s “Widow Clicquot,” starring Haley Bennett, as the … Read more

Discover the Award-Winning Gems from the SXSW Film & TV Festival 2024

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Austin, Texas – The SXSW Film & TV Festival concluded its nine-day run, wrapping up another successful year of showcasing indie artists and foreign filmmakers to American audiences. While the festival featured a wide variety of films, there were six standouts that caught the attention of the attendees. One of the award winners was “Bob Trevino Likes It,” directed by Tracie Laymon. The film tells the story of Lily Trevino, played by Barbie Ferreira, who forms an unexpected friendship with a man who shares the same name as her estranged father, portrayed by John Leguizamo. … Read more

Controversial Oklahoma Law Creates Fear Among Teachers, Hinders Teaching of Award-Winning Book ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’

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Pawhuska, Oklahoma – Teachers in Oklahoma are hesitant to teach a book that the film “Killers of the Flower Moon” is based on, citing fears of violating new state laws and potential repercussions. The movie, which has been nominated for 10 Oscars, tells the true story of the systematic murders of wealthy members of the Osage tribe in Oklahoma during the 1920s by white settlers. The Native Americans had become wealthy after oil was discovered on their land. Despite its popularity, high school English teacher Debra Thoreson expresses concerns about teaching the book due to … Read more