SFFILM will honor filmmakers Aaron Sorkin (The Trial of the Chicago 7) and Chloé Zhao (Nomadland) at the 2020 SFFILM Awards Night.
Awards
Czech Republic Selects CHARLATAN for Oscars Race for Best International Feature Film
Charlatan directed by Agnieszka Holland will represent Czech Republic in the Oscars 2021 race for Best International Feature Film.
Philippe Lacôte’s NIGHT OF THE KINGS is Ivory Coast Submission for Oscars Race for Best International Feature Film
Philippe Lacôte’s sophomore feature, Night of the Kings has been chosen as the Ivory Coast submission for the 93rd Academy Awards.
Georgia Selects Dea Kulumbegashvili’s BEGINNING for Oscars Race for Best International Feature Film
Georgia selects Dea Kulumbegashvili’s “Beginning” to represent the country in the International Feature Film category of the 93rd Academy Awards.
Kosovo Selects EXILE for Oscars Race for Best International Feature Film
Visar Morina’s Exile (Exil) will represent Kosovo in the International Feature Film category of the 93rd Academy Awards.
Six Debut Films Nominated for European Film Awards 2020
Six nominees announced for the European Discovery 2020 – Prix FIPRESCI, awarded to a director for a first full-length feature film.
Tyler Perry to Receive “The People’s Champion of 2020” Award at “E! People’s Choice Awards”
Tyler Perry will be honored with “The People’s Champion of 2020” award at the “E! People’s Choice Awards.”
European Film Awards Honors Mark Cousins’ WOMEN MAKE FILM: A NEW ROAD MOVIE THROUGH CINEMA
Director Mark Cousins will be awarded the first ever European Film Award for Innovative Storytelling for “Women Make Film.”
Luxembourg Picks RIVER TALES for Oscar Race for Best International Feature Film
River Tales will represent Luxembourg in the the Best International Feature Film category at the 93rd edition of the Academy Awards.
German Actor and Director Til Schweiger Received Golden Eye Award at Zurich Film Festival
German actor and director Til Schweiger was moved and visibly delighted as he received the Golden Eye Award at The Zurich Film Festival.
Maïwenn Receives A Tribute To… Award at Zurich Film Festival and Premieres her Film “DNA”
French filmmaker Maïwenn accepted the A Tribute To… Award at the 16th Zurich Film Festival and premiered her most recent film ADN (DNA).
Juliette Binoche Receives Golden Icon Award at Zurich Film Festival
Actress Juliette Binoche received the Golden Icon Award at the 16th Zurich Film Festival, and presented her film “How to Be a Good Wife.”
BFI London Film Fest: Cathy Brady, Aleem Khan and Francis Lee Shortlisted for Filmmaker Award
Cathy Brady (Wildfire), Aleem Khan (After Love) and Francis Lee (Ammonite) are shortlisted for the IWC Schaffhausen Filmmaker Bursary Award which will be announced at the 2020 BFI London Film Festival.
Taiwan Selects A SUN for Oscar Race for Best International Feature Film
The dark family drama “A Sun” has been selected as Taiwan’s entry in the Best International Feature Film category at the 93rd Academy Awards.
SUMMER OF 85, ANOTHER ROUND, THE BIG HIT Among 6 Films Completing European Film Awards Feature Film Selection 2020
The European Film Academy has added six more film titles including “The Big Hit” for the second part of the 2020 EFA Feature Film Selection.
APOLLO 11, THE CAVE, and AMERICAN FACTORY Win at 72nd Primetime Emmys
Documentary films Apollo 11, The Cave and American Factory were honored with Emmys on night one of the 2020 Creative Arts ceremonies of the 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards.
PARASITE Leads Nominations for 14th Asian Film Awards
The Asian Film Awards Academy announced the nominations for the 14th Asian Film Awards lead by Bong Joon-ho’s Oscar-winning Parasite.
Academy Announces Representation and Inclusion Standards for Oscars Eligibility in Best Picture Category
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced new representation and inclusion standards for Oscars eligibility in Best Picture category.
African American Film Critics Association Sets Date for 2021 Awards
The African American Film Critics Association will hold its 12th Annual AAFCA Awards honoring outstanding achievement in film in April 2021.
Switzerland Submits MY LITTLE SISTER in Oscar Race for Best International Feature Film
My Little Sister (Schwesterlein) directed by Stéphanie Chuat and Véronique Reymond will represent Switzerland in the International Feature Film competition for the 93rd Academy Awards.
13 Documentaries Selected for European Film Awards 2020
European Film Academy announced the EFA Documentary Selection, 13 European documentaries recommended for a nomination for 2020 European Film Awards.
BlacKkKlansman Composer Terence Blanchard to Receive TIFF Variety Artisan Award at Toronto Film Festival
Grammy Award–winning composer Terence Blanchard will be honored with the TIFF Variety Artisan Award at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival.
European Film Academy Announces First Wave of 2020 EFA Feature Film Selections
The European Film Academy announced the first wave of EFA Feature Film Selections – films recommended for European Film Awards 2020 nomination.
Poland Selects NEVER GONNA SNOW AGAIN for Oscar Race for Best International Film
Poland selects Never Gonna Snow Again (Śniegu już nigdy nie będzie) as the country’s entry in the 2021 Oscar race for Best International Feature Film.