Tag: Sean Baker
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New York Film Critics Select Greta Gerwig’s ‘Lady Bird’ as Best Film
Greta Gerwig’s directorial debut “Lady Bird” was the Best Film of the year according to the New York Film Critics Circle who voted today for their 2017 awards winners. The awards will be handed out during their annual ceremony on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at Tao Downtown. Best acting honors went to Saoirse Ronan for…
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‘The Florida Project’ Director Sean Baker on Florida’s Hidden Homeless
At the Gotham Awards Monday evening, Sean Baker’s new film, “The Florida Project,” will be in the running for four awards, including for best feature, best actor for Willem Dafoe and for star Brooklynn Prince, who is in the same category Brie Larson won a few years back before her Oscar. ( “The Florida Project”…
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‘Get Out’ Leads Gotham Awards Nominations/’Mudbound’ Gets Ensemble Award
Jordan Peele’s “Get Out,” led with four nominations from the Independent Filmmaker Project (IFP), including for best feature and actor. Greta Gerwig, a New York favorite, received three nominations for “Lady Bird,” including for breakthrough director and best screenplay. The news came this morning from the IFP, which announced their nominees for the 27th Annual…
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Protagonist Pictures and SPWA Closed Deal for Amma Asante’s WWII drama ‘Where Hands Touch’
Good news from the Cannes Film Festival today from Protagonist Pictures and Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions (SPWA) concerning Amma Asante’s next film, “Where Hands Touch.” According to the press release, SPWA has made a multi territory deal for BAFTA Award winner Amma Asante’s (Belle, A United Kingdom) WWII drama Where Hands Touch, it was announced…