Filmmaker Athina Rachel Tsangari, along with Berlinale Artistic Director Carlo Chatrian, and Film Critic Jessica Kiang will serve as the jury for the 2019 Toronto Platform Prize at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Moonlight (2016)
NAME OF FILM: MOONLIGHT (2016)
DIRECTOR(S): Barry Jenkins
STARRING: Naomie Harris, Mahershala Ali, Trevante Rhodes, André Holland and Janelle Monáe
GENRE: Drama Film
SYNOPSIS: A timeless story of human connection and self-discovery, “Moonlight” chronicles the life of a young black man from childhood to adulthood as he struggles to find his place in the world. A groundbreaking piece of cinema that reverberates with deep compassion and universal truths. Anchored by extraordinary performances from a tremendous ensemble cast, Jenkins’s staggering, singular vision is profoundly moving in its portrayal of the moments, people, and unknowable forces that shape our lives and make us who we are.
THE OTHER SIDE OF HOPE Wins FIPRESCI Grand Prix 2017 for Best Film of the Year
The Other Side of Hope (Toivon tuolla puolen) directed by Aki Kaurismäki has been named best film of 2017 by the members of the International Federation of Film Critics, FIPRESCI.
A DATE FOR MARY, MOONLIGHT, LOVING Win at Irish Film and Television Academy Awards
A Date for Mad Mary was crowned the Best Film, and Charleigh Bailey took home the award for Best Supporting Actress Film for her performance, at the Irish Film and Television Academy (IFTA) Film & Drama Awards in Dublin, Ireland on Saturday.
Curaçao International Film Festival Rotterdam to Celebrate its 6th Edition, April 5 to 9
From April 5 through 9, 2017, Curaçao International Film Festival Rotterdam (CIFFR) will unspool for the sixth time in Willemstad.
2017 Oscars: MOONLIGHT Wins Best Picture After LA LA LAND Was Mistakenly Given The Award
And the Academy Award for Best Picture goes to La La Land. Oops sorry, Moonlight. That’s pretty much how it went last night at the 2017 Oscars.
2017 Film Independent Spirit Awards Winners – MOONLIGHT Wins Best Film
Moonlight shined bright at the 32nd Film Independent Spirit Awards, winning Best Feature, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Editing and the Robert Altman Award.
TONI ERDMANN, ELLE, MOONLIGHT Win International Cinephile Society Awards
Maren Ade’s dark comedy, Toni Erdmann was the big winner at the 14th International Cinephile Society Awards (ICS), taking top honors for Best picture, director, non-English language film and original screenplay.
MOONLIGHT and COMMAND AND CONTROL Win 2017 Writers Guild Awards
The Writers Guild of America last night announced the winners of the 2017 Writers Guild Awards for outstanding achievement, honoring Moonlight with award for Original Screenplay and Command and Control with the award for Documentary Screenplay.
MOONLIGHT and 13TH Among Winners of 48th NAACP Image Awards
With some of the biggest names in film, television and music in attendance, the winners of the 48th NAACP Image Awards were announced over the weekend. Moonlight was one of the night’s biggest winners
MOONLIGHT Partners with President Obama’s ‘My Brother’s Keeper’ Mentoring Program
In celebration of Black History Month, MOONLIGHT is partnering with My Brother’s Keeper Alliance, a mentoring program started by President Obama’s Administration for young men of color
2017 International Film Festival Rotterdam Awards: SEXY DURGA, MOONLIGHT Win Top Awards
Sexy Durga by Sanal Kumar Sasidharan is the winner of the Hivos Tiger Competition of International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR).
Barry Jenkins, Damien Chazelle, Denis Villeneuve, and Kenneth Lonergan to Share SBIFF’s Director of the Year Award
Damien Chazelle (La La Land), Barry Jenkins (Moonlight), Kenneth Lonergan (Manchester by the Sea) and Denis Villeneuve (Arrival) will receive the 2017 Outstanding Directors of the Year Award at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival
28th GLAAD Media Awards Nominations: MOONLIGHT, OTHER PEOPLE, SPA NIGHT and More
GLAAD, the LGBTQ media advocacy organization, announced today the nominees for the 28th Annual GLAAD Media Awards. Among the nominees are Academy Award-nominee and Golden Globe-winner Moonlight
Emma Stone LA LA LAND and Mahershala Ali MOONLIGHT Among 23rd SAG Awards Winners
Emma Stone “LA LA LAND” and Mahershala Ali”MOONLIGHT” were among the performances rewarded with the coveted Actor(R) statuettes for the outstanding motion picture at the 23rd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards(R) held on Sunday,
28th Producers Guild Awards: LA LA LAND and O.J.: MADE IN AMERICA win Top Film Awards
La La Land and O.J.: Made in America won the major film awards at the 28th Annual Producers Guild Awards
2017 Oscar Nominations: LA LA LAND Leads with 14 Nominations
The musical La La Land lead the nominations for the 2017 Oscars with 14 nominations, tie with Titanic and All About Eve for the most in Oscar history.
37th London Critics’ Circle Film Awards – LA LA LAND Named Film of the Year
The UK’s leading critics revealed the winners of the 37th Critics’ Circle Film Awards , and awarded Damien Chazelle’s musical La La Land the honor of Film of the Year.
Olivier Assayas, Andrea Arnold, Barry Jenkins to Give Masterclasses at International Film Festival Rotterdam 2017
Filmmakers Olivier Assayas, Béla Tarr, Andrea Arnold and Barry Jenkins will give masterclasses on their work and influences at the 46th edition of International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR).
Nate Parker, Garth Davis, Damien Chazelle Among Nominees for Directors Guild of America Feature Film Awards
Directors Guild of America President Paris Barclay announced the five nominees for the DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film for 2016
31st American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) Awards Nominations: MOONLIGHT, LION and More
The American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) announced its Theatrical Release and Spotlight nominees for the 31st annual Outstanding Achievement Awards.
Barry Jenkins, Pablo Larraín, and More to Participate in 16th Film Independent Directors Close-Up Series
Film Independent announced the guest speakers and program for their 16th annual Film Independent Directors Close-Up series, taking place on Wednesday nights from February 1 to March 1, 2017 at The Landmark in Los Angeles, California.
28th Producers Guild Awards Nominations: ‘TOWER’, ‘LIFE, ANIMATED’, ‘MOONLIGHT’ and More
The Producers Guild of America (PGA) announced today the motion picture nominations for the 28th Annual Producers Guild Awards.
2016 BAFTA Award Nominations – LA LA LAND, MOONLIGHT, AMERICAN HONEY and More
La La Land lead nominations for the 2016 EE British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) with 11 nods including Best Film.
2017 Golden Globes Award – LA LA LAND Wins Record 7 Awards | VIDEOS
The musical “La La Land” literally danced the night away at the 2017 Golden Globes winning a record seven awards including Best picture comedy or musical