OscarQualifying

Durban International Film Festival Sets Stage for Oscar-Qualifying Showdown, Celebrates Cinema with Prestigious Jury and Awards

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Durban, South Africa – This year’s 45th Durban International Film Festival (DIFF), the sole Oscar-Qualifying festival in Southern Africa and one of only four on the continent, promises to deliver an extraordinary array of films with several receiving prestigious accolades and monetary awards. Notably, winners of the Best Documentary and Best Short Film will secure a much-coveted spot in the race for the Academy Awards. The festival, known for its vibrant selection and competitive categories, will see an impressive lineup of films vying for the Best Feature Film award. This includes notable entries such as … Read more

NYICFF Announces Oscar-Qualifying Winners: ‘Magic Candies’ and ‘Unibrow’ Take the Spotlight

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New York, NY – The winners have been announced for the 2024 New York International Children’s Film Festival (NYICFF). The festival’s jury, which included esteemed figures such as Ira Sachs, Ilana Glazer, and Uma Thurman, selected Daisuke Nishio’s animated short film “Magic Candies” and Nedda Sharshar’s live-action film “Unibrow” as the top choices. Both films are now eligible for consideration at the Oscars, marking a significant achievement in their respective categories. The winners were determined through a unanimous vote by all members of the jury. Ilana Glazer, one of the jurors, described “Unibrow” as a … Read more