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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

Sundance Film Festival 2024 Welcomes Star-Studded Lineup of Jurors, Including RuPaul Charles and Lena Waithe

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PARK CITY, Utah – The 2024 Sundance Film Festival, set to take place from January 18-28, is fast approaching, and preparations are well underway. One of the most important aspects of the festival is selecting the jurors who will determine the winners of the various competition categories. Over the years, Sundance has had the privilege of hosting esteemed individuals such as Quentin Tarantino, Jane Campion, and Sarah Polley. This year’s jury lineup includes notable Sundance alumni, including Lena Waithe, Debra Granik, Jennifer Kent, and Zal Batmanglij. In an announcement made by the Sundance Institute, the … Read more