Category: Awards

AFDA Cape Town 2016 Award Winners

The AFDA Cape Town 2016 Award Winners, as decided by the audience and critics panels: Alumni The Alumni Award for Outstanding Achievement: -Daryne Joshua Higher Certificate Outstanding Achievement in the Higher Certificate Course: -Jean-Marie Roux Writing Outstanding Achievement for Television Script – Undergraduate : -Siphosethu Ndunge for Ezothando Best Screenplay – Film – Undergraduate: -Dominique… Continue reading AFDA Cape Town 2016 Award Winners

15 Documentary Features Advance In 2016 Oscar® Race

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced that 15 films in the Documentary Feature category will advance in the voting process for the 89th Academy Awards®. One hundred forty-five films were originally submitted in the category. The 15 films are listed below in alphabetical order by title, with their production companies: “Cameraperson,”… Continue reading 15 Documentary Features Advance In 2016 Oscar® Race

Jimmy Kimmel Talks Oscars® Host Gig On “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”

–Late-night talk show host, producer and comedian Jimmy Kimmel confirmed on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” that he will host the 89th Oscars® to be broadcast live on Oscar® Sunday, February 26, 2017, on the ABC Television Network. This is Kimmel’s first time hosting the global telecast. “Mike and Jennifer have an excellent plan and their enthusiasm… Continue reading Jimmy Kimmel Talks Oscars® Host Gig On “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”

20 Contenders Advance In VFX Oscar® Race

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced that 20 films are in the running in the Visual Effects category for the 89th Academy Awards®. The films are listed below in alphabetical order: “Alice through the Looking Glass” “Arrival” “The BFG” “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” “Captain America: Civil War” “Deadpool” “Deepwater… Continue reading 20 Contenders Advance In VFX Oscar® Race

10 Live Action Shorts Advance In 2016 Oscar® Race

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced that 10 live action short films will advance in the voting process for the 89th Academy Awards®. One hundred thirty-seven pictures had originally qualified in the category. The 10 films are listed below in alphabetical order by title, with their production companies: “Bon Voyage,” Marc… Continue reading 10 Live Action Shorts Advance In 2016 Oscar® Race