Honors

Brooklyn Horror Film Festival Celebrates Supernatural and Avant-Garde Winners: ‘Dead Talents Society’ and ‘Animale’ Take Top Honors

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Brooklyn, NY — The Brooklyn Horror Film Festival, held at Nitehawk Cinema’s locations in Williamsburg and Prospect Park from October 17-24, showcased a diverse array of spine-chilling cinema. The festival celebrated the conclusion of its 2024 run by announcing the recipients of its audience and jury awards, highlighting innovative creations that stood out in a genre known for pushing boundaries. “Dead Talents Society,” a film blending comedy and horror elements masterfully directed by John Hsu, emerged as a major winner. It clinched the Best Film and Best Ensemble accolades awarded by the Dark Matter Jury. … Read more

Incarcerated Jury at Sing Sing Awards Top Honors to ‘Songs From the Hole’ in Groundbreaking Film Festival

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Ossining, N.Y. — In a groundbreaking cultural moment, Sing Sing prison, held its first-ever film festival judged entirely by a panel of five incarcerated men. The winner of the top award, Contessa Gayles’ “Songs From the Hole,” captivated attendees with its penetrating look into the life of musician James “JJ’88” Jacobs, who is serving a double life sentence in California. Described as a “documentary visual album,” Gayles’ film uses Jacobs’ own music as a soundtrack to his emotionally charged narrative, revealing his complex experiences of causing and suffering immense loss. The film stood out for … Read more

Hamptons International Film Festival Honors Films on Challenging Family Dynamics and War-Torn Survival

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Hamptons, New York – The 32nd annual Hamptons International Film Festival concluded recently, spotlighting standout films from around the globe and bestowing top honors on features that delve into compelling and challenging human experiences. The festival’s high points included the awards for “Viktor” and “Armand,” which earned the accolades for best documentary feature and best narrative feature, respectively. “Armand,” steered by Norwegian director Halfdan Ullmann Tondel, depicts the turbulent life of an actor whose young son faces allegations of sexual abuse. The feature, infused with profound familial and societal dilemmas, claimed a $2,500 cash prize … Read more

NewFest 2024 Shines Spotlight on Diverse LGBTQ+ Narratives, Honors ‘Ponyboi’ with Top Award

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New York, NY — The 36th annual NewFest LGBTQ+ Film Festival, held in New York City, recently concluded by honoring a diverse array of films and filmmakers who have made significant contributions to LGBTQ+ storytelling. The festival showcased 143 films, demonstrating the vibrancy and expansiveness of queer cinema today. At the Nitehawk Cinema in Brooklyn, filmmakers, journalists, and cinephiles gathered for the Filmmaker & Awards Brunch where the much-anticipated festival awards were announced. The festival jury, comprised of prolific LGBTQ+ artists, activists, and entertainment professionals, chose the winners from a compelling lineup. The festival’s top … Read more