Film Independent, the nonprofit arts organization that produces the Film Independent Spirit Awards, the LA Film Festival and Film Independent at LACMA, announced nominations for the 2017 Spirit Awards this morning. The Awards are the primary fundraiser for Film Independent’s year-round programs, which cultivate the careers of emerging filmmakers and promote diversity in the industry.… Continue reading 32nd Film Independent Spirit Awards Nominations Announced
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27 Animated Features Submitted For 2016 Oscar® Race
A record 27 features have been submitted for consideration in the Animated Feature Film category for the 89th Academy Awards®. The submitted features, listed in alphabetical order, are: “The Angry Birds Movie” “April and the Extraordinary World” “Bilal” “Finding Dory” “Ice Age: Collision Course” “Kingsglaive Final Fantasy XV” “Kubo and the Two Strings” “Kung Fu… Continue reading 27 Animated Features Submitted For 2016 Oscar® Race
Michael De Luca And Jennifer Todd To Produce The 89th Oscars®
Three-time Oscar®-nominated producer Michael De Luca and Emmy®-nominated producer Jennifer Todd will produce the 89th Oscars® telecast, Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs announced today. It will be their first involvement with the Academy Awards®, which will air live on the ABC Television Network, and broadcast worldwide, on Oscar Sunday, February 26, 2017. “What a talented… Continue reading Michael De Luca And Jennifer Todd To Produce The 89th Oscars®
Johaar Mosaval Wins ACT Lifetime Achievement Award
At their annual Awards this year, the Arts & Culture Trust (ACT) honoured one of South Africa’s most accomplished dancers for his exceptional talent and tenacity. At 88-years-old, Johaar Mosaval took home the Dance Lifetime Achievement Award, sponsored by JTI. Born in District Six in 1928, Mosaval never allowed the chains of Apartheid to restrict… Continue reading Johaar Mosaval Wins ACT Lifetime Achievement Award
SA’s Favourite Satirist Wins ACT Lifetime Achievement Award
Since the 1960s, Pieter-Dirk Uys has been poking fun at the country’s past while finding hilarious ways to ensure it progresses positively. The satirist, performer, author and social activist was recognised for his ample contributions to the arts at the 19th annual ACT Awards. Sponsored by DALRO, this Theatre Lifetime Achievement Award was bestowed upon… Continue reading SA’s Favourite Satirist Wins ACT Lifetime Achievement Award
ACT Announces 2016 Award Winners
A Sophiatown theme and exceptional entertainment set the tone at Sun International’s The Maslow Hotel last night, when six industry stalwarts were named Lifetime Achievement Award winners and five young creatives were recognised for their talent at the 19th annual Arts & Culture Trust (ACT) Awards. At the core of the Awards, is the announcement… Continue reading ACT Announces 2016 Award Winners