Awards
2020 Cinema Eye Honor Nominees: “American Factory,” “One Child Nation,” & More
Cinema Eye has announced all of the nominees for their 2020 Honors, which recognize excellence in nonfiction filmmaking. Of six titles competing for Outstanding Nonfiction Feature, four are directed...
Annette Bening Will Be Honored with AARP Movies For Grownups Career Achievement Award
Annette Bening’s latest offering, critically acclaimed political thriller “The Report,” will hit theaters later this month, and now she has even more to celebrate. The...
Ellen DeGeneres to Receive Carol Burnett Award at the 2020 Golden Globes
Ellen DeGeneres is following in the footsteps of another iconic comedian. She’s been named as the second recipient of the Carol Burnett Award and will accept the honor at the 2020 Golden...
Elaine May to Be Honored by the Los Angeles Film Critics Association
The Los Angeles Film Critics Association (LAFCA) is paying tribute to the work of actress, filmmaker, and comedy icon Elaine May. According to Deadline, the two-time Oscar nominee will receive...
Charly Evon Simpson to Receive Vineyard Theatre’s Paula Vogel Playwriting Award
“Behind the Sheet” playwright Charly Evon Simpson has been named the recipient of the The Vineyard Theatre’s 2019-20 Paula Vogel Playwriting Award. Named for the Pulitzer...
British Independent Film Award Nominations: “The Souvenir,” “For Sama,” & More
Nominations for the 2019 British Independent Film Awards have been unveiled. Set to take place December 1, this year’s ceremony will celebrate a number of women-directed titles, with Joanna...
Marta Kauffman to Receive PGA’s Norman Lear Achievement Award
Marta Kauffman has been named the recipient of the Producers Guild of America’s (PGA) Norman Lear Achievement Award. Given in recognition of producers “who have made a remarkable impact...
Lina Wertmüller and Geena Davis Call for Change at the 2019 Governors Awards
While accepting Honorary Oscars at the Academy’s Governors Awards last night, both Lina Wertmüller and Geena Davis spoke about the need for change in show business — specifically regarding...
Gotham Awards Nominations: “The Farewell,” “Hustlers,” & More
Nominations for the 29th Gotham Awards have been announced, and if they’re any indication of what’s to come this awards season, Lulu Wang’s “The Farewell” is off to a...
WIA to Honor Netflix Animation Exec Melissa Cobb and Filmmaker Brenda Lopez
Netflix VP of Original Animation Melissa Cobb and filmmaker and artist Brenda Lopez are among the honorees at this year’s WIA Diversity Awards. WIA (Women in Animation) President Marge Dean...
“The Nightingale” Tops Nominations for the Australian Academy Awards
The Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards (AACTA) has announced its 2019 nominations, and “The Nightingale” leads the pack. Jennifer Kent’s revenge thriller scored...
IDA Documentary Awards Announces 2019 Noms, Women Dominate Best Director Race
Nominations for the 35th Annual IDA Documentary Awards have been announced, and films helmed by women dominate. Of 10 Best Feature nominees, six are directed or co-directed by women. Titles in the...
Mj Rodriguez to Receive Individual Trailblazer Honor at Outfest Legacy Awards
Outfest is celebrating the mother of all house mothers. Mj Rodriguez — who portrays Blanca, mother of the House of Evangelista, on “Pose” — will be honored with the Individual...
Judi Dench Will Be Honored with Screen International’s Outstanding Contribution to UK Film Award
Judi Dench is set to be celebrated by Screen International at the upcoming Screen Awards. The Oscar-winning actress been named as this year’s recipient of the Outstanding Contribution to UK...
IDA Announces Latest Round of Enterprise Doc Fund Recipients, Over 80% Are Women-Directed
The International Documentary Association (IDA) unveiled the latest round of Enterprise Documentary Fund production grant recipients. A total of $850,000 in funds will be distributed across 12 docs...
Oscars: 16 Percent of Films Submitted to Feature Animation Race Are Directed by Women
Academy Award nominations won’t be announced until January 13, but the 2020 Oscar race is heating up. Submissions for the International Feature category closed earlier this month, and now the...
Elizabeth Coffman & Mark Bosco’s “Flannery” Wins Library of Congress Lavine/Ken Burns Prize
The inaugural Library of Congress Lavine/Ken Burns Prize for Film has been awarded to “Flannery,” Elizabeth Coffman and Mark Bosco’s feature documentary about writer Flannery...
Margaret Atwood and Bernardine Evaristo Share the Booker Prize
Despite being told that the rules prohibit more than one winner, the judging panel for this year’s Booker Prize have decided to crown two books: Margaret Atwood’s “Handmaid’s...
Queen Latifah to Receive W.E.B. Du Bois Medal from Harvard
Already an Oscar nominee and Emmy winner, Queen Latifah is poised to add another prestigious honor to her resume. The actress and musical artist is being recognized by Harvard University for her...
Critics’ Choice Documentary Awards: “Knock Down the House,” “One Child Nation,” & More Up for Honors
Nominations for the 2019 Critics’ Choice Documentary Awards have been announced. Familiar titles dominate the fourth edition of the awards, with festival winners such as “One Child...
Jackie Sibblies Drury and Lauren Yee Named 2019 Steinberg Playwright Award Recipients
The Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust has revealed the winners of its 2019 Steinberg Playwright Award. “Fairview’s” Jackie Sibblies Drury and “Cambodian Rock...
“Atlantics,” “Blind Spot,” & More Up for Discovery Prize at European Film Awards
Women directors are often underrepresented on the festival circuit in Europe — at Cannes and Venice in particular — but films helmed by women didn’t escape the notice of the...
Renée Zellweger to Receive American Riviera Award at Santa Barbara Film Festival
The Oscar buzz surrounding Renée Zellweger’s portrayal of Judy Garland in “Judy” just got stronger. Zellweger will receive Santa Barbara Film Festival’s American Riviera...
Oscars: International Feature Category Receives 93 Submissions, 28 Directed by Women
The Academy has confirmed which films have been submitted to the International Feature category for the 2020 Academy Awards. Of 93 titles from around the globe, 28 are directed or co-directed by...
IDA Documentary Awards to Honor Freida Lee Mock and Rachel Lears
The International Documentary Association (IDA) has announced the 35th Annual IDA Documentary Awards’ honorees, and Freida Lee Mock and Rachel Lears are among them. The former is set to receive...
“Vida” Creator Tanya Saracho Will Be Honored at Outfest Legacy Awards
“Vida” has won a GLAAD Media Award, an Impact Award from the National Hispanic Media Coalition, and a SXSW Audience Award. Now Tanya Saracho, the creator of the Starz dramedy, is set to...
Haifaa Al-Mansour’s “The Perfect Candidate” Added to the International Feature Film Oscar Race
Haifaa Al-Mansour’s portrait of a Saudi woman who runs for political office may be headed to the Oscars. Saudi Arabia has submitted “The Perfect Candidate” as its official entry for...
“Devil’s Doorway” Filmmaker Aislinn Clarke Wins Academy’s Gold Fellowship for Women Grant
“Devil’s Doorway” writer-director Aislinn Clarke is the winner of the second Academy Gold Fellowship for Women grant. According to Screen Daily, the Northern Irish filmmaker will...
“Saint Maud” Director Rose Glass Wins IWC Schaffhausen Filmmaker Bursary Award
Rose Glass’ successful festival run just got even better. Her feature directorial debut, “Saint Maud,” has screened at TIFF and Fantastic Fest, is set to play at BFI London Film...
Mati Diop’s “Atlantics” Is Senegal’s Pick for International Feature Film Oscar Race
Mati Diop made history at Cannes and now she’s joining the Oscar race. A press release announced that Senegal has selected her feature debut, “Atlantics,” as the country’s...
Viola Davis to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at Rome Film Fest
Viola Davis is already the proud owner of an Oscar, Emmy, two Tonys, and dozens of other awards, and she’s set to add yet another honor to her vast collection. The “How to Get Away with...
Reese Witherspoon Will Receive 2019 Sherry Lansing Leadership Award
Reese Witherspoon will soon have another trophy to add to her mantel. The Oscar winner is this year’s recipient of the Sherry Lansing Leadership Award, The Hollywood Reporter has announced....
“Hava, Maryam, Ayesha” and “Debut” Join the International Feature Film Oscar Race
Two more women-directed titles just entered the International Feature Film Oscar race. A press release announced that Afghanistan submitted Sahraa Karimi’s “Hava, Maryam, Ayesha”...
Laura Dern to Receive Actress Tribute at the Gotham Awards
More major news for Laura Dern. About 24 hours ago it was announced that she’s returning to the “Jurassic Park” franchise, and now word comes that she’ll be honored at the...
Juliette Binoche Will Receive European Achievement in World Cinema Award
Juliette Binoche will be celebrated at the 32nd European Film Awards. The Oscar-winning French actress is set to receive the European Achievement in World Cinema Award, The Hollywood Reporter...
May el-Toukhy’s “Queen of Hearts” Is Denmark’s Pick for International Feature Film Oscar
More great news for May el-Toukhy. Less than a week ago she signed on to helm “The Lioness,” a biopic about “Out of Africa” writer Karen Blixen, and now word comes that she’s...
Canada Submits Sophie Deraspe’s “Antigone” for the International Feature Film Oscar
“Antigone” just made its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, where it claimed the Best Canadian Feature Film prize. Now it could be headed to the Oscars. A press...
Julie Andrews to Receive AFI Life Achievement Award
Julie Andrews is set to receive the American Film Institute’s (AFI) highest honor. The iconic actress will accept the 48th AFI Life Achievement Award, a press release announced. A three-time...
Michelle Williams and Phoebe Waller-Bridge Bring the House Down at the 2019 Emmy Awards
Michelle Williams delivered a powerful, inclusive message at last night’s Emmy awards. The famously private actress found herself at the center of a major media controversy last year when word...
Céline Sciamma to Be Honored with 2019 Stockholm Visionary Award
“Portrait of a Lady on Fire” doesn’t hit U.S. theaters until December 6, but Céline Sciamma has been receiving prizes and acclaim for the period romance since its world premiere at...
Jennifer Aniston, Brie Larson, Awkwafina, & More to Be Honored at Variety’s Power of Women LA Event
Jennifer Aniston, Awkwafina, Mariah Carey, Chaka Khan, Brie Larson, and Dana Walden are best known for their careers in the entertainment industry, but Variety is set to celebrate their humanitarian...
Annie Silverstein’s “Bull” Wins Top Honor at Deauville Film Festival
Annie Silverstein’s feature debut made a major impression at the 45th Deauville Film Festival. The coming-of-age rodeo drama took home three honors at the French fest: the Grand Prize, the...
“The Chambermaid” is Mexico’s Pick for International Feature Film Oscar
Lila Avilés’ award-winning feature debut could be heading all the way to the Oscars. Mexico has submitted “The Chambermaid” for consideration in the Best International Feature Film...
Ava DuVernay to Be Honored with Gotham Awards Director Tribute, “Queen Sugar” Renewed for Season 5
Ava DuVernay keeps reeling in well-deserved honors. The multi-hyphenate has already snagged three 2019 Emmy nominations for Netflix miniseries “When They See Us” — which scored 16...
Rosie Perez to Receive Latinavator Award
Rosie Perez is set to be honored at the 10th Anniversary Hispanicize, an event celebrating Latinx culture. The Oscar-nominated actress will be recognized with the Latinavator Award, presented to a...
Halina Reijn’s “Instinct” Is The Netherlands’ Pick for International Feature Film Oscar Race
Halina Reijn’s “Instinct” is joining the Oscar race. The Netherlands has selected the award-winning psychological thriller as its submission for the 2020 Academy Award in the...
Phoebe Waller-Bridge to Be Honored with BAFTA LA Britannia Award for British Artist of the Year
Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s winning year continues. The “Fleabag” and “Killing Eve” creator has been announced as this year’s recipient of the BAFTA LA Britannia Award...
Ava DuVernay to Be Honored with PEN America’s Voice of Influence Award
A well-deserved honor is coming Ava DuVernay’s way. The Emmy-nominated “When They See Us” creator is set to receive Pen America’s Voice of Influence Award. Deadline broke the...
Germany Adds “System Crasher” to the International Feature Film Oscar Race
“System Crasher” may be heading to the Oscars. A press release announced that Germany has selected Nora Fingscheidt’s debut feature as their submission for Best International...
Mati Diop to Receive Inaugural Mary Pickford Award at TIFF 2019
Mati Diop made history at Cannes this year as the first black female filmmaker to screen a feature in competition at the fest, where she took home the Grand Prix for “Atlantics,” her feature...
Paley Center to Honor Carol Burnett and Lily Tomlin
The Paley Center for Media is set to celebrate Carol Burnett and Lily Tomlin. Described as “comic trailblazers who left their indelible mark on television,” the pair are among those to be...