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Announcing the Jury for the 2024 Sony Future Filmmaker Awards: A Star-Studded Panel to Discover Exceptional Talent

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Los Angeles, CA – Creo, an organization focused on supporting emerging filmmakers, has announced the jury for the 2024 Sony Future Filmmaker Awards. Award-winning director Justin Chadwick will serve as the chair for the second consecutive year. Chadwick will be joined by Michael Barker and Tom Bernard, co-founders and co-presidents of Sony Pictures Classics. Also part of the jury are renowned cinematographers Rob Hardy, Kate Reid, and Robert Primes, as well as Australian filmmaker Unjoo Moon. Chadwick expressed his excitement about leading the prestigious panel of creatives and highlighted the importance of short films in … Read more

Sony Future Filmmaker Awards Unveils Animation Category for 2024; Star-Studded Jury Announced

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LOS ANGELES – The Sony Future Filmmaker Awards, a prestigious event that recognizes emerging talent in the film industry, has announced the addition of an animation category for its 2024 edition. This move aims to acknowledge and celebrate the growing importance of animation in the world of filmmaking. The awards, which have been running since 2010, provide a platform for young filmmakers to showcase their work and gain recognition from industry experts. Located in Los Angeles, California, the Sony Future Filmmaker Awards have become a highly anticipated event for aspiring filmmakers. The addition of an … Read more

AFI FEST 2023 Celebrates Global Cinema with Star-Studded Premieres and Award-Winning Short Films

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — AFI FEST 2023, a renowned film festival held in Los Angeles, recently concluded its five-day run with a lineup filled with star-studded premieres and thought-provoking cinematic works. The festival kicked off with the world premiere of “Leave the World Behind,” a film written and directed by Sam Esmail and starring Julia Roberts, Ethan Hawke, and Mahershala Ali. AFI FEST closed with “Maestro,” a love story portraying the lifelong relationship between Leonard Bernstein and Felicia Montealegre Cohn Bernstein, directed by Bradley Cooper. Greta Gerwig, the Guest Artistic Director for AFI FEST, curated … Read more

Star-Studded Jury Lineup Announced for 40th Annual Sundance Film Festival

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PARK CITY, Utah – The 40th annual Sundance Film Festival is set to begin on January 18 in Park City, Utah, and will feature a star-studded panel of jurors. This year’s jurors include celebrities and industry experts such as Lena Waithe from “Master of None,” acclaimed directors Mira Nair and Debra Granik, and astrophysicist Dr. Nia Imara. These seasoned artists, with their prior festival experience, are expected to bring valuable insights and fresh perspectives to the films curated by the festival’s programming team. The panel of jurors for the various competition categories includes Debra Granik, … Read more