Screen Media has promoted Seth Needle to executive vice president, global acquisitions and co-productions. Needle, who has been with Screen Media for a decade, will continue to report to David Fannon, president of Screen Media and executive vice president of distribution at Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment.
Needle oversees all acquisition efforts at Screen Media, including finding domestic new releases and foreign sales. He also programs the company’s Crackle Plus network. In addition, he oversees Screen Media’s involvement in the company’s co-production efforts.
Screen Media also announced the hiring of Katharyn Howe to the post of vice president, global acquisitions and co-productions. Howe will report directly to Needle and will be responsible for continuing the company’s acquisitions and productions efforts, while also managing the department’s staff, which includes Creative Executive Conor McAdam and Managers of Acquisitions Brendan Murray and Logan Taylor.
“I am very...
Needle oversees all acquisition efforts at Screen Media, including finding domestic new releases and foreign sales. He also programs the company’s Crackle Plus network. In addition, he oversees Screen Media’s involvement in the company’s co-production efforts.
Screen Media also announced the hiring of Katharyn Howe to the post of vice president, global acquisitions and co-productions. Howe will report directly to Needle and will be responsible for continuing the company’s acquisitions and productions efforts, while also managing the department’s staff, which includes Creative Executive Conor McAdam and Managers of Acquisitions Brendan Murray and Logan Taylor.
“I am very...
- 6/9/2021
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Previous winner Shaka King named honourary chair for this year’s Spirit Awards.
Film Independent has revealed the winners of its three emerging filmmaker awards, each of which comes with a $25,000 unrestricted cash grant.
Ekwa Msangi, director of 2020 Sundance competition entry Farewell Amor, gets the Someone to Watch Award for so far under-recognised “filmmakers of singular vision.” Other finalists for the award were David Midell, director of The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain, and Bull director Annie Silverstein.
Gerry Kim, one of the producers of Mexican drama I’m No Longer Here, shortlisted for this year’s international film Oscar, wins the...
Film Independent has revealed the winners of its three emerging filmmaker awards, each of which comes with a $25,000 unrestricted cash grant.
Ekwa Msangi, director of 2020 Sundance competition entry Farewell Amor, gets the Someone to Watch Award for so far under-recognised “filmmakers of singular vision.” Other finalists for the award were David Midell, director of The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain, and Bull director Annie Silverstein.
Gerry Kim, one of the producers of Mexican drama I’m No Longer Here, shortlisted for this year’s international film Oscar, wins the...
- 3/16/2021
- by John Hazelton
- ScreenDaily
Judas and the Black Messiah director Shaka King on Tuesday was named honorary chair of the 2021 Film Independent Spirit Awards, which are set to air April 22 on IFC and AMC+.
The news comes a day after King and Judas picked up a pair of Oscar nominations — for Best Picture on which King was a producer and Best Original Screenplay for the script he co-wrote with Will Berson, Kenneth Lucas and Keith Lucas.
As part of his duties, King announced winners of three $25,000 Spirit Awards cash grants for emerging filmmakers: the Someone To Watch Award, the Producers Award and the Truer Than Fiction Award.
Ekwa Msangi, director of Farewell Amor, received the Someone to Watch Award, given to “filmmakers of singular vision who have not yet received appropriate recognition.” King won the same award in 2014 for his film Newlyweeds.
Gerry Kim received the Producers Award and Pier Kids director Elegance Bratton...
The news comes a day after King and Judas picked up a pair of Oscar nominations — for Best Picture on which King was a producer and Best Original Screenplay for the script he co-wrote with Will Berson, Kenneth Lucas and Keith Lucas.
As part of his duties, King announced winners of three $25,000 Spirit Awards cash grants for emerging filmmakers: the Someone To Watch Award, the Producers Award and the Truer Than Fiction Award.
Ekwa Msangi, director of Farewell Amor, received the Someone to Watch Award, given to “filmmakers of singular vision who have not yet received appropriate recognition.” King won the same award in 2014 for his film Newlyweeds.
Gerry Kim received the Producers Award and Pier Kids director Elegance Bratton...
- 3/16/2021
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
“Judas and the Black Messiah” director Shaka King has been named the honorary chair of the 2021 Film Independent Spirit Awards, the nonprofit arts organization Film Independent announced on Tuesday. In a video posted on the Spirit Awards website, King launched his tenure in the job by revealing the winners of three cash grants worth a total of $75,000 to emerging filmmakers.
“Farewell Amor” director Ekwa Msangi received the Someone to Watch Award, which, according to Film Independent, goes to “talented filmmakers of singular vision who have not yet received appropriate recognition.” The other nominees in the category were “The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain” director David Midell and “Bull” director Annie Silverstein. King won this award himself in 2014 after making his feature debut, “Newlyweeds.”
Gerry Kim, the producer of this year’s Mexican Oscar entry, “I’m No Longer Here,” was named recipient of the Producers Award, which salutes “emerging producers who, despite highly limited resources,...
“Farewell Amor” director Ekwa Msangi received the Someone to Watch Award, which, according to Film Independent, goes to “talented filmmakers of singular vision who have not yet received appropriate recognition.” The other nominees in the category were “The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain” director David Midell and “Bull” director Annie Silverstein. King won this award himself in 2014 after making his feature debut, “Newlyweeds.”
Gerry Kim, the producer of this year’s Mexican Oscar entry, “I’m No Longer Here,” was named recipient of the Producers Award, which salutes “emerging producers who, despite highly limited resources,...
- 3/16/2021
- by Steve Pond
- The Wrap
Judas and the Black Messiah writer-director Shaka King has been named honorary chair at the 2021 Film Independent Spirit Awards.
The news comes a day after Judas and the Black Messiah nabbed six Oscar nominations, including a best original screenplay nom for King. He also won Film Independent’s Someone to Watch Award in 2014 for the film Newlyweeds.
“Shaka King electrified audiences this year with his tour de force film Judas and the Black Messiah. As a director who won the Someone to Watch Award only a few years ago, we can’t think of a better person to serve as our Honorary ...
The news comes a day after Judas and the Black Messiah nabbed six Oscar nominations, including a best original screenplay nom for King. He also won Film Independent’s Someone to Watch Award in 2014 for the film Newlyweeds.
“Shaka King electrified audiences this year with his tour de force film Judas and the Black Messiah. As a director who won the Someone to Watch Award only a few years ago, we can’t think of a better person to serve as our Honorary ...
- 3/16/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Judas and the Black Messiah writer-director Shaka King has been named honorary chair at the 2021 Film Independent Spirit Awards.
The news comes a day after Judas and the Black Messiah nabbed six Oscar nominations, including a best original screenplay nom for King. He also won Film Independent’s Someone to Watch Award in 2014 for the film Newlyweeds.
“Shaka King electrified audiences this year with his tour de force film Judas and the Black Messiah. As a director who won the Someone to Watch Award only a few years ago, we can’t think of a better person to serve as our Honorary ...
The news comes a day after Judas and the Black Messiah nabbed six Oscar nominations, including a best original screenplay nom for King. He also won Film Independent’s Someone to Watch Award in 2014 for the film Newlyweeds.
“Shaka King electrified audiences this year with his tour de force film Judas and the Black Messiah. As a director who won the Someone to Watch Award only a few years ago, we can’t think of a better person to serve as our Honorary ...
- 3/16/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Shaka King, the director and co-writer of Judas And The Black Messiah, shares some of his favorite movies.
Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode
Judas And The Black Messiah (2021)
Goodfellas (1990)
Casino (1995)
Taxi Driver (1976)
The Friends Of Eddie Coyle (1973)
A Prophet (2009)
The Godfather (1972)
The Godfather Part II (1974)
The Pope Of Greenwich Village (1984)
Dog Day Afternoon (1975)
Network (1976)
Serpico (1973)
Prince Of The City (1981)
The Battle Of Algiers (1966)
Z (1969)
Animal House (1978)
King Of New York (1990)
Oldboy (2003)
Crooklyn (1994)
Memories Of Murder (2003)
Do The Right Thing (1989)
Capernaum (2018)
Chop Shop (2007)
Gloria (1980)
Dazed And Confused (1993)
Malcolm X (1992)
The Hospital (1971)
Little Murders (1971)
Newlyweeds (2013)
Other Notable Items
Fred Hampton
The Panther 21
Jamal Joseph
Akua Njeri, formerly Deborah Johnson
Ray Liotta
Martin Scorsese
Robert De Niro
I Love Lucy TV series (1951-1957)
Robert Mitchum
Jesse Plemons
Eric Clapton
Ryan Coogler
John Cazale
Burt Young
The Rocky franchise
Sidney Lumet
Al Pacino
Making Movies memoir by Sidney Lumet
Jackie Cooper
Jean Martin...
Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode
Judas And The Black Messiah (2021)
Goodfellas (1990)
Casino (1995)
Taxi Driver (1976)
The Friends Of Eddie Coyle (1973)
A Prophet (2009)
The Godfather (1972)
The Godfather Part II (1974)
The Pope Of Greenwich Village (1984)
Dog Day Afternoon (1975)
Network (1976)
Serpico (1973)
Prince Of The City (1981)
The Battle Of Algiers (1966)
Z (1969)
Animal House (1978)
King Of New York (1990)
Oldboy (2003)
Crooklyn (1994)
Memories Of Murder (2003)
Do The Right Thing (1989)
Capernaum (2018)
Chop Shop (2007)
Gloria (1980)
Dazed And Confused (1993)
Malcolm X (1992)
The Hospital (1971)
Little Murders (1971)
Newlyweeds (2013)
Other Notable Items
Fred Hampton
The Panther 21
Jamal Joseph
Akua Njeri, formerly Deborah Johnson
Ray Liotta
Martin Scorsese
Robert De Niro
I Love Lucy TV series (1951-1957)
Robert Mitchum
Jesse Plemons
Eric Clapton
Ryan Coogler
John Cazale
Burt Young
The Rocky franchise
Sidney Lumet
Al Pacino
Making Movies memoir by Sidney Lumet
Jackie Cooper
Jean Martin...
- 3/9/2021
- by Kris Millsap
- Trailers from Hell
Voting continues for the Directors Guild of America Awards, and this year presents one of the most diverse options for members to choose from. Two of those contenders include Shaka King (Warner Bros’ “Judas and the Black Messiah”) and George C. Wolfe (Netflix’s “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom”). This week’s episode of the “Variety Awards Circuit” podcast features the filmmakers, who discuss their features, bringing the stories to the big screen and how they helmed their amazing casts.
Also in this episode, Awards Circuit Podcast roundtable discusses the Golden Globes, and the final predictions for the winners, before they’re announced on Sunday, Feb. 28. On the film side, there’s no agreement on who the evening’s big winners will be as the panel is split between “Mank,” “Nomadland,” “Promising Young Woman” and “The Trial of the Chicago 7.” In the comedy realm, “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm” and “Hamilton” seem...
Also in this episode, Awards Circuit Podcast roundtable discusses the Golden Globes, and the final predictions for the winners, before they’re announced on Sunday, Feb. 28. On the film side, there’s no agreement on who the evening’s big winners will be as the panel is split between “Mank,” “Nomadland,” “Promising Young Woman” and “The Trial of the Chicago 7.” In the comedy realm, “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm” and “Hamilton” seem...
- 2/25/2021
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
“Judas and the Black Messiah” premiered in theaters and on HBO Max on February 12 telling the true story of Black Panther leader Fred Hampton (played by “Get Out” Oscar nominee Daniel Kaluuya), including how the FBI infiltrated the Panthers and ultimately assassinated him in 1969. Scroll down for our exclusive video interviews with top Oscar contenders from the film.
In addition to Hampton, the film tells the parallel story of William O’Neal, the petty criminal-turned-informant who betrayed him. He’s played by Lakeith Stanfield, who also appeared in “Get Out” with Kaluuya; they shared in a SAG Award nomination as members of the ensemble cast. Stanfield also earned a SAG ensemble nomination for his work in the FX comedy series “Atlanta,” an Independent Spirit Award nomination for his breakthrough performance in “Short Term 12” (2013) and a Gotham bid for his leading role in “Sorry to Bother You” (2018), but he has yet...
In addition to Hampton, the film tells the parallel story of William O’Neal, the petty criminal-turned-informant who betrayed him. He’s played by Lakeith Stanfield, who also appeared in “Get Out” with Kaluuya; they shared in a SAG Award nomination as members of the ensemble cast. Stanfield also earned a SAG ensemble nomination for his work in the FX comedy series “Atlanta,” an Independent Spirit Award nomination for his breakthrough performance in “Short Term 12” (2013) and a Gotham bid for his leading role in “Sorry to Bother You” (2018), but he has yet...
- 2/22/2021
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
Seven years ago, writer, director and producer Shaka King accepted the Film Independent Someone to Watch Award for his quirky comedic debut, Newlyweeds. After years directing shorts and episodes of TV shows Shrill, High Maintenance and People of Earth, the 40-year-old filmmaker returns to the big screen with Judas and the Black Messiah. Collaborating with producers Ryan Coogler and Charles D. King, he tackles the compelling story of how FBI informant William O’Neal (Lakeith Stanfield) infiltrated the Black Panther party and befriended Fred Hampton (Daniel Kaluuya), leading to the deputy chairman’s death in a police raid in 1969. If nominated for Best Picture, the film would be the first in the category in Academy history with all credited producers who are Black.
Deadline: It’s been over 50 years since Fred Hampton was killed, and previous attempts to tell his story have stalled in the past. What did it mean for...
Deadline: It’s been over 50 years since Fred Hampton was killed, and previous attempts to tell his story have stalled in the past. What did it mean for...
- 2/12/2021
- by Nadia Neophytou
- Deadline Film + TV
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Check out one of the buzziest titles of Oscar season from the comfort of your own home: “Judas and the Black Messiah,” starring Lakeith Stanfield and Daniel Kaluuya and directed by Shaka King, hits select theaters and HBO Max on Friday, Feb. 12.
The film, about Illinois Black Panther leader Fred Hampton and William O’Neal, the FBI informant who infiltrated the chapter and provided information that led to the raid that ultimately killed Hampton, is available to stream for one month following its release date. Not an HBO Max subscriber? You can join for just $14.99 per month, or sign up before March 1 to take advantage of a promotional offer that will save you more...
Check out one of the buzziest titles of Oscar season from the comfort of your own home: “Judas and the Black Messiah,” starring Lakeith Stanfield and Daniel Kaluuya and directed by Shaka King, hits select theaters and HBO Max on Friday, Feb. 12.
The film, about Illinois Black Panther leader Fred Hampton and William O’Neal, the FBI informant who infiltrated the chapter and provided information that led to the raid that ultimately killed Hampton, is available to stream for one month following its release date. Not an HBO Max subscriber? You can join for just $14.99 per month, or sign up before March 1 to take advantage of a promotional offer that will save you more...
- 2/11/2021
- by Jean Bentley
- Indiewire
A movie about a not so distant past that speaks directly to the present, director Shaka King’s blazing sophomore feature “Judas and the Black the Messiah” — premiering at Sundance and coming to theaters and HBO Max later this month — is a radical work on the final days of Chicago Black Panther leader Fred Hampton, made within the not-so-daring apparatus of a Hollywood studio. That it was conceived within those creative walls and still breathes freely as non-conformist art makes it all the more invigorating.
Preaching armed revolution over placating reform, Hampton (here embodied by Daniel Kaluuya) skipped sugarcoated platitudes. At the age of 20 in 1968, when we enter the story, he was already a galvanizing figure of dissent. In a momentous year for protest the world over — including at the Summer Olympics in Mexico City, where the Black Power gesture earned headlines — Hampton was making strides in his diligently grassroots...
Preaching armed revolution over placating reform, Hampton (here embodied by Daniel Kaluuya) skipped sugarcoated platitudes. At the age of 20 in 1968, when we enter the story, he was already a galvanizing figure of dissent. In a momentous year for protest the world over — including at the Summer Olympics in Mexico City, where the Black Power gesture earned headlines — Hampton was making strides in his diligently grassroots...
- 2/11/2021
- by Carlos Aguilar
- The Wrap
Fred Hampton was 21 years old when he was assassinated by the FBI, who coerced a petty criminal named William O’Neal to help them silence him and the Black Panther Party. But 50 years later, Hampton’s words about revolution still echo, maybe louder than ever. Shaka King’s “Judas and the Black Messiah” aims to tell his story.
Produced by Ryan Coogler, King’s second feature is unlike his first in terms of scope and scale, as he makes the leap from indie stoner comedy “Newlyweeds” to his first studio picture. But King’s original idea for the film was even more ambitious. The touchstone for him was Gillo Pontecorvo’s 1966 masterpiece “The Battle of Algiers,” telling a story that would’ve been broader, encompassing almost the entire Black Panther Party narrative.
“It would’ve had to be a TV series if we went that route, because it was just was too much and we tried,...
Produced by Ryan Coogler, King’s second feature is unlike his first in terms of scope and scale, as he makes the leap from indie stoner comedy “Newlyweeds” to his first studio picture. But King’s original idea for the film was even more ambitious. The touchstone for him was Gillo Pontecorvo’s 1966 masterpiece “The Battle of Algiers,” telling a story that would’ve been broader, encompassing almost the entire Black Panther Party narrative.
“It would’ve had to be a TV series if we went that route, because it was just was too much and we tried,...
- 2/5/2021
- by Tambay Obenson
- Indiewire
With Sundance going virtual this year, the festival’s organizers predicted that its program would reach more audiences than ever before. IndieWire’s annual Sundance critics survey, presented by AMC+, was a beneficiary of the unusual format. As critics tuned into the festival from around the world, a record 376 accredited journalists voted in this year’s survey to determine the best movies of the festival, a nearly 100 percent increase from last year’s record high. The volume of critics this year illustrates how much the buzz for several movies from the festival is likely to translate into critical support for a handful of movies, starting with the highest-profile opening night selections.
“Coda,” the crowdpleaser that opened U.S. Dramatic Competition and scored four awards at the festival, won Best Film in the survey. “Summer of Soul,” the music documentary directed by Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, topped the survey’s Best Documentary category.
“Coda,” the crowdpleaser that opened U.S. Dramatic Competition and scored four awards at the festival, won Best Film in the survey. “Summer of Soul,” the music documentary directed by Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, topped the survey’s Best Documentary category.
- 2/5/2021
- by Eric Kohn and Christian Blauvelt
- Indiewire
Warner Bros. is not in the habit of booking movies at Sundance, but the studio is adding director Shaka King and producer Ryan Coogler’s “Judas and the Black Messiah” as a late entry at the Sundance Film Festival, which launches January 28. This serves as a marketing launch for the biopic, which will open day and date in theaters and HBO Max on February 12, well before the February 28 Oscar eligibility cut-off. The studio had originally scheduled the film to open on August 21, 2020, but due to the pandemic, pushed back the film to 2021.
Studio marketers saw an opportunity to draw some attention to “Judas and the Black Messiah” at this year’s hybrid festival which, due to its late January start-date and the Oscars’ two-month pandemic delay, offers a showcase ahead of the nominating period that begins on March 5. “Judas and the Black Messiah” will premiere on Monday, February 1 at 6Pm...
Studio marketers saw an opportunity to draw some attention to “Judas and the Black Messiah” at this year’s hybrid festival which, due to its late January start-date and the Oscars’ two-month pandemic delay, offers a showcase ahead of the nominating period that begins on March 5. “Judas and the Black Messiah” will premiere on Monday, February 1 at 6Pm...
- 1/12/2021
- by Anne Thompson
- Thompson on Hollywood
Warner Bros. is not in the habit of booking movies at Sundance, but the studio is adding director Shaka King and producer Ryan Coogler’s “Judas and the Black Messiah” as a late entry at the Sundance Film Festival, which launches January 28. This serves as a marketing launch for the biopic, which will open day and date in theaters and HBO Max on February 12, well before the February 28 Oscar eligibility cut-off. The studio had originally scheduled the film to open on August 21, 2020, but due to the pandemic, pushed back the film to 2021.
Studio marketers saw an opportunity to draw some attention to “Judas and the Black Messiah” at this year’s hybrid festival which, due to its late January start-date and the Oscars’ two-month pandemic delay, offers a showcase ahead of the nominating period that begins on March 5. “Judas and the Black Messiah” will premiere on Monday, February 1 at 6Pm...
Studio marketers saw an opportunity to draw some attention to “Judas and the Black Messiah” at this year’s hybrid festival which, due to its late January start-date and the Oscars’ two-month pandemic delay, offers a showcase ahead of the nominating period that begins on March 5. “Judas and the Black Messiah” will premiere on Monday, February 1 at 6Pm...
- 1/12/2021
- by Anne Thompson
- Indiewire
Pity this year’s Oscar voters. The Academy screening portal is already overwhelmed by hundreds of indie wannabes, international submissions, and documentaries. And just when film festivals, critics groups, and online screenings started to solidify frontrunners like “One Night in Miami,” “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” and “Nomadland,” this crazy year brings a second wave of brand-new movies.
More titles will screen in the weeks before the February 28 Oscar eligibility deadline. Some were caught in the uncertainty of releasing during a pandemic, as distributors kept pushing back for a proper theatrical release that never came. Others were pressing toward completion.
Since fresh entries often surge to the front of voters’ minds, last-second bids can be successful (see: Clint Eastwood with Oscar-winners like “American Sniper” and “Million Dollar Baby”). This year, these titles could see another advantage: When people can’t gather, there’s no word of mouth and that makes 2021 the least-predictable award season.
More titles will screen in the weeks before the February 28 Oscar eligibility deadline. Some were caught in the uncertainty of releasing during a pandemic, as distributors kept pushing back for a proper theatrical release that never came. Others were pressing toward completion.
Since fresh entries often surge to the front of voters’ minds, last-second bids can be successful (see: Clint Eastwood with Oscar-winners like “American Sniper” and “Million Dollar Baby”). This year, these titles could see another advantage: When people can’t gather, there’s no word of mouth and that makes 2021 the least-predictable award season.
- 1/11/2021
- by Anne Thompson
- Indiewire
Pity this year’s Oscar voters. The Academy screening portal is already overwhelmed by hundreds of indie wannabes, international submissions, and documentaries. And just when film festivals, critics groups, and online screenings started to solidify frontrunners like “One Night in Miami,” “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” and “Nomadland,” this crazy year brings a second wave of brand-new movies.
More titles will screen in the weeks before the February 28 Oscar eligibility deadline. Some were caught in the uncertainty of releasing during a pandemic, as distributors kept pushing back for a proper theatrical release that never came. Others were pressing toward completion.
Since fresh entries often surge to the front of voters’ minds, last-second bids can be successful (see: Clint Eastwood with Oscar-winners like “American Sniper” and “Million Dollar Baby”). This year, these titles could see another advantage: When people can’t gather, there’s no word of mouth and that makes 2021 the least-predictable award season.
More titles will screen in the weeks before the February 28 Oscar eligibility deadline. Some were caught in the uncertainty of releasing during a pandemic, as distributors kept pushing back for a proper theatrical release that never came. Others were pressing toward completion.
Since fresh entries often surge to the front of voters’ minds, last-second bids can be successful (see: Clint Eastwood with Oscar-winners like “American Sniper” and “Million Dollar Baby”). This year, these titles could see another advantage: When people can’t gather, there’s no word of mouth and that makes 2021 the least-predictable award season.
- 1/11/2021
- by Anne Thompson
- Thompson on Hollywood
Newlyweeds writer/director Shaka King, who last appeared on the site with his excellent Sundance short Mulligans, is back with another imaginatively executed, of-the-moment short. Lazercism is his riff on “racial glauccoma,” a disease affecting white people that prevents them from seeing the contributions of — or just seeing at all — people of color. The comedy short, which stars Keith Stanfield (Short Term 12, Atlanta) and Robert Longstreet (I Don’t Feel at Home in this World Anymore), proposes an easy, outpatient procedure to correct the affliction.
- 5/31/2017
- by Scott Macaulay
- Filmmaker Magazine - Blog
Earlier this year, filmmaker Joel Potrykus had the NYC debut of his latest film “The Alchemist Cookbook” at the eight annual BAMcinemaFest. Starring Ty Hickson of “Gimme the Loot,” with Amari Cheatom of “Newlyweeds” fame in the only supporting role… Continue Reading →...
- 9/15/2016
- by Curtis Caesar John
- ShadowAndAct
Last night, filmmaker Joel Potrykus had the NYC debut of his latest film “The Alchemist Cookbook” at the eight annual BAMcinemaFest. Starring Ty Hickson of “Gimme the Loot,” with Amari Cheatom of “Newlyweeds” fame in the only supporting role (outside… Continue Reading →...
- 6/17/2016
- by Curtis Caesar John
- ShadowAndAct
HBO has inked an overall first-look deal with Russell Simmons' new media company All Def Digital (Add), which will see Simmons and his team create and develop a wide range of television projects for HBO. Simmons currently has five active projects set up at HBO, three of which are being developed through his All Def Digital (Add). Of most interest to me is a new comedy series titled "These Are My Friends," created by Shaka King ("Newlyweeds" and the hilarious short film that went viral earlier this year after its Sundance premiere, "Mulignans"). The series, which promises an original and authentic look at hip-hop culture, will follow four real-life...
- 7/30/2015
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
Newlyweeds filmmaker Shaka King made the slightly unorthodox decision to release his short film Mulignans online almost immediately following its Sundance premiere last month. Turns out, King never thought of Mulignans as a festival hopper, but a piece of work meant to be seen by “as wide an audience as possible as soon as possible.” Currently at 61,000 views and counting on Vimeo, I asked King to elaborate on his decision: We initially made Mulignans for the web, but a couple friends suggested I enter it into Sundance…and I’m glad I did. But the ultimate goal was always to get it out there […]...
- 2/25/2015
- by Sarah Salovaara
- Filmmaker Magazine-Director Interviews
Newlyweeds filmmaker Shaka King made the slightly unorthodox decision to release his short film Mulignans online almost immediately following its Sundance premiere last month. Turns out, King never thought of Mulignans as a festival hopper, but a piece of work meant to be seen by “as wide an audience as possible as soon as possible.” Currently at 61,000 views and counting on Vimeo, I asked King to elaborate on his decision: We initially made Mulignans for the web, but a couple friends suggested I enter it into Sundance…and I’m glad I did. But the ultimate goal was always to get it out there […]...
- 2/25/2015
- by Sarah Salovaara
- Filmmaker Magazine - Blog
Following its recent premiere at the Sundance Film Festival, writer-director Shaka King ("Newlyweeds") has released his short racial satire "Mulignans" online. "Mulignans" is Italian-American slang for a black man, derived from Italian dialect for the word "eggplant." King co-stars in the short film along with Cavalier and Jerard Anderson, and co-wrote it along with Kristan Sprague. Said King, "my goal from the start was to throw it up online and see what happens." Find "Mulignans" in its entirety below: ...
- 2/6/2015
- by Jai Tiggett
- ShadowAndAct
Shaka King, director of Newlyweeds and the Sundance short Mulignans, has some advice for you.
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- 2/6/2015
- by Jack Giroux
- FilmSchoolRejects.com
Returning to work again with director Shaka King (Newlyweeds) is cinematographer Daniel Patterson, who lenses the director’s Sundance short, Mulignans. Mulignans? From the Sundance catalog: mulignan(s) /moo.lin.yan(s)/ n. 1. Italian-American slang for a black man. Derived from Italian dialect word for “eggplant.” See also: moolie. Source: Urban Dictionary and pretty much every mob movie ever. Called “four minutes of biting, vicious satire” by Filmmaker‘s Sarah Salovaara, Muligans was shot in one day and is one long scene. Below, Patterson discusses how he made that happen. Filmmaker: How and why did you wind up being the cinematographer of your film? What […]...
- 1/24/2015
- by Scott Macaulay
- Filmmaker Magazine-Director Interviews
Returning to work again with director Shaka King (Newlyweeds) is cinematographer Daniel Patterson, who lenses the director’s Sundance short, Mulignans. Mulignans? From the Sundance catalog: mulignan(s) /moo.lin.yan(s)/ n. 1. Italian-American slang for a black man. Derived from Italian dialect word for “eggplant.” See also: moolie. Source: Urban Dictionary and pretty much every mob movie ever. Called “four minutes of biting, vicious satire” by Filmmaker‘s Sarah Salovaara, Muligans was shot in one day and is one long scene. Below, Patterson discusses how he made that happen. Filmmaker: How and why did you wind up being the cinematographer of your film? What […]...
- 1/24/2015
- by Scott Macaulay
- Filmmaker Magazine - Blog
That's the set up, which I'm sure got you're attention! I'll be brief, in the interest of time, and also given that this is a project I've touted on this blog a number of times in recent months, and simply *hand the mic* over to the filmmaker to speak directly to you (via the project's Kickstarter page, I should note). Numa Perrier, whose name I'm sure many of you are very familiar with (see Black&SexyTV to start), is now starring in the project (previously, "Newlyweeds" co-star Trae Harris was attached) from Dennis Leroy Kangalee ("As an Act of Protest"), titled "Octavia: Elegy for a Vampire." I profiled the project and...
- 12/15/2014
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
Not unlike the previous year, a whopping eight thousand plus short films were submitted to Sundance this year. Among some of the filmmaker names that we are already familiar with, we find several feature filmmakers moonlighting back to the short form; basically the short is healthier than ever. Topping the 2015 crop, we have Jake Mahaffy (whose feature, Free in Deed appears to be somewhere in post) who contributes to our understanding of 13th century rule with the year specific, A.D. 1363, The End of Chivalry. We have Cutie and the Boxer helmer working in the fiction form with Hugh the Hunter and form the same vintage 2013 year, fellow feature film helmer Shaka King (director of Newlyweeds) turns in a short in Mulignans (see pic above). Michael Mohan who has been to Sundance with features One Too Many Dates and Save the Date, returns with Pink Grapefruit.
Crossing into the international shorts,...
Crossing into the international shorts,...
- 12/9/2014
- by Eric Lavallee
- IONCINEMA.com
Yesterday, protests erupted across the country as part of #BlackoutBlackFriday, a nationwide retail boycott and day of action surrounding human rights. In New York, "Fruitvale Station" director and Blackout for Human Rights founder Ryan Coogler, along with "Newlyweeds" director Shaka King, held a screenplay reading of Spike Lee's 1988 second draft of "Do The Right Thing." Led by a 25-person cast that included "Fruitvale" stars Michael B. Jordan and Melonie Diaz, John Turturro, Frankie Faison, Yolonda Ross and others, the event was held free and open to the public at Lincoln Center's Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center Amphitheater in New...
- 11/29/2014
- by Jai Tiggett
- ShadowAndAct
Fruitvale Station‘s Ryan Coogler & Newlyweeds‘ Shaka King helmers are encouraging film fans to Do The Right Thing. As part of a day of action and national retail boycott, Black Friday (November 28, 2014) is a nationwide, grassroots event for people “to come out and show their solidarity in the fight for equal human rights.” Coogler and King are having a Spike Lee Script Read at the NYC Lincoln Center. For more info on the event and Black Out for Human Rights, take a look at the event press release below and the fist to face, billy club to skull police brutality bliss video collage below.
- 11/26/2014
- by Eric Lavallee
- IONCINEMA.com
Turn on the news this past week and you’ll see people from around the country amassing in protest of the recent decision that police officer Darren Wilson would not be indicted for the murder of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Mo. The inaction provoked conversation of race and authority in present day America, with politicians, human rights groups, and driven individuals rallying for reconsideration on the case and justice for all who’ve suffered in similar situations. This includes many in the entertainment industry, who will join forces with the Blackout for Human Rights network this Friday, Nov. 28, to keep the conversation going. In New York, a group of leading indie directors and actors will stage a special screenplay reading of Spike Lee’s "Do The Right Thing," which celebrates its 25th Anniversary in 2014. Blackout for Human Rights presents the event, organized by filmmakers Ryan Coogler ("Fruitvale Station") and Shaka King ("Newlyweeds"). John Turturro,...
- 11/26/2014
- by Matt Patches
- Hitfix
A reminder, with not much time left before the campaign ends... "Newlyweeds" co-star Trae Harris stars in the title role of Dennis Leroy Kangalee's (previously, Dennis Leroy Moore's) latest, "Octavia: Elegy for a Vampire (or Endless Shards of Jazz for a Brutal World)." I profiled the project and filmmaker a month ago; catch up here, so that I don't have to rehash that somewhat lengthy piece. The official description for "Octavia: 'Elegy for a Vampire (or Endless Shards of Jazz for a Brutal World)" reads: "Octavia:Elegy for a Vampire (or Endless Shards of Jazz for a Brutal World)," is film about a 150 year-old black vampire whose...
- 9/30/2014
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
In the interest of time, I'll save all the formalities and just present the fundraising campaign of a project I previously expressed much excitement over, and which I alerted you to a few weeks ago, informing you of its then upcoming crowdfunding campaign. Well, it's officially here, so it's time for you to act accordingly. "Newlyweeds" co-star Trae Harris stars in the title role of Dennis Leroy Kangalee's (previously, Dennis Leroy Moore's) latest, "Octavia: Elegy for a Vampire (or Endless Shards of Jazz for a Brutal World)." I profiled the project and filmmaker a month ago; catch up here, so that I don't have to rehash that somewhat lengthy...
- 9/9/2014
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
Signature Theatre is presenting the U.S. premiere of And I And Silence, by Naomi Wallace and directed by Caitlin McLeod. The cast includes Trae Harris Newlyweeds, Orange Is the New Black as Young Jamie, Rachel Nicks Nurse Jackie, Life Support as Jamie, Emily Skeggs Fun Home, Transport as Young Dee, and Samantha Soule A Fable, Detroit '67 as Dee. BroadwayWorld brings you highlights of the cast in action below...
- 8/20/2014
- by BroadwayWorld TV
- BroadwayWorld.com
"Newlyweeds" co-star Trae Harris has been cast in the title role of Dennis Leroy Kangalee's (previously, Dennis Leroy Moore's) latest, "Octavia: Elegy for a Vampire (or Endless Shards of Jazz for a Brutal World)." I profiled the project and filmmaker a month ago; catch up here, so that I don't have to rehash that somewhat lengthy piece. The official description for "Octavia: 'Elegy for a Vampire (or Endless Shards of Jazz for a Brutal World)" reads: "Octavia:Elegy for a Vampire (or Endless Shards of Jazz for a Brutal World)," is film about a 150 year-old black vampire whose suicidal urges, a result of the apathy in the world,...
- 7/18/2014
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
In its 29th annual awards, the Film Independent Spirit Awards once again give film connoisseurs a seemingly more honest precursor to tonight’s Academy Awards. In a ceremony hosted by Patton Oswalt and aired on IFC, the awards once again celebrated “artist-driven filmmaking and the finest achievements in independent cinema.” This year’s big winner was Steve McQueen harrowing drama 12 Years a Slave, which brought home awards for Best Feature, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Supporting Actress (Lupita Nyong’o) and Best Cinematography. Don’t worry, there were other awards, all listed below. Best Feature “12 Years a Slave” Best Director Steve McQueen, “12 Years a Slave” Best First Feature “Fruitvale Station” Best Screenplay “12 Years a Slave” Best First Screenplay “Nebraska” Best Female Lead Cate Blanchett, “Blue Jasmine” Best Male Lead Matthew McConaughey, “Dallas Buyers Club” Best Supporting Female Lupita Nyong’o, “12 Years a Slave” Best Supporting Male Jared Leto, “Dallas Buyers Club” Best Cinematography “12 Years a Slave” Best...
- 3/2/2014
- by Neil Miller
- FilmSchoolRejects.com
Steve McQueen's "12 Years a Slave" was the big winner at the 2014 Independent Spirit Awards taking home 5 trophies including Best Picture, Director, Supporting Female for Lupita N'Yongo, Screenplay for John Ridley, and Cinematography for Sean Bobbitt.
The pair of Matthew McConaughey and Jared Leto of "Dallas Buyers Club" continued to top their respective categories of Best Actor and Supporting Actor.
Cate Blanchett took home the Best Actress trophy for Woody Allen's "Blue Jasmine."
Here's the complete list of winners of the 2014 Independent Spirit Awards:
Best Feature:
Winner: "12 Years A Slave"
"All Is Lost"
"Frances Ha"
"Inside Llewyn Davis"
"Nebraska"
Best Lead Female:
Winner: Cate Blanchett - "Blue Jasmine"
Julie Delpy - "Before Midnight"
Gaby Hoffman - "Crystal Fairy"
Brie Larson - "Short Term 12"
Shailene Woodley - "The Spectacular Now"
Best Lead Male:
Bruce Dern - "Nebraska"
Chiwetel Ejiofor - "12 Years A Slave"
Oscar Isaac - "Inside Llewyn Davis"
Michael B.
The pair of Matthew McConaughey and Jared Leto of "Dallas Buyers Club" continued to top their respective categories of Best Actor and Supporting Actor.
Cate Blanchett took home the Best Actress trophy for Woody Allen's "Blue Jasmine."
Here's the complete list of winners of the 2014 Independent Spirit Awards:
Best Feature:
Winner: "12 Years A Slave"
"All Is Lost"
"Frances Ha"
"Inside Llewyn Davis"
"Nebraska"
Best Lead Female:
Winner: Cate Blanchett - "Blue Jasmine"
Julie Delpy - "Before Midnight"
Gaby Hoffman - "Crystal Fairy"
Brie Larson - "Short Term 12"
Shailene Woodley - "The Spectacular Now"
Best Lead Male:
Bruce Dern - "Nebraska"
Chiwetel Ejiofor - "12 Years A Slave"
Oscar Isaac - "Inside Llewyn Davis"
Michael B.
- 3/2/2014
- by Manny
- Manny the Movie Guy
The night before the 2014 Oscars was a big one for 12 Years a Slave as it took home five wins at the 2014 Independent Spirit Awards including Best Picture, Director (Steve McQueen), Supporting Actress (Lupita Nyong'o), Screenplay (John Ridley) and Cinematography (Sean Bobbitt). However, don't take this to mean 12 Years is a lock at the Oscars as its strongest competition in categories such as Picture and Director, those being Gravity and American Hustle, weren't among the "independent" nominees. Some likely Oscar winners were among the list of winners as Dallas Buyers Club co-stars Matthew McConaughey and Jared Leto took home Best Actor and Supporting Actor respectively. Cate Blanchett took home yet another Best Actress prize for her work in Blue Jasmine and 20 Feet from Stardom won Best Documentary, proving even the Spirit Awards weren't going for The Act of Killing, though that doesn't diminish the impact of Joshua Oppenheimer's film. Some...
- 3/2/2014
- by Brad Brevet
- Rope of Silicon
Steve McQueen’s 12 Years A Slave pulled a five finger discount at the 2014 Indie Spirit Awards grabbing hardware in the Best Feature, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Supporting Actress and Best Cinematography categories. Apart from the larceny in the Best Doc category, the winners in the above mention category (excluding Bobbitt’s work) and the double win pairing of Leto and McConaughey along with Cate Blanchett’s perf win in Blue Jasmine will likely repeat itself less than 24 hours later at tomorrow’s Academy Awards celebrations obviously begging many to ponder the following: who needs the 86th Academy Awards when we have the Indie Spirit Awards? While today’s most pleasurable wins come from the truly indie kudos for Best First Feature (Ryan Coogler for Frutivale Station) the John Cassavetes award for Chad Hartigan’s This is Martin Bonner, and the Piaget Producers Award to Ain’t Them Bodies Saints...
- 3/2/2014
- by Eric Lavallee
- IONCINEMA.com
The 29th annual Film Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica, Calif. are underway with host Patton Oswalt, and we're updating the winners list as the names are announced. Early winners include Jared Leto, for his supporting turn in "Dallas Buyers Club," "Fruitvale Station" for best first feature, and "Nebraska" writer Bob Nelson, who picked up a trophy for best first screenplay. So far, "12 Years a Slave" has picked up four awards, namely supporting actress for Lupita Nyong'o, best director, best screenplay and best cinematography. Here's the list of nominees: Best Feature "All is Lost" "Frances Ha" "Inside Llewyn Davis" "Nebraska" "12 Years a Slave" Best Director J.C. Chandor, "All is Lost" Jeff Nichols, "Mud" Alexander Payne, "Nebraska" Winner: Steve McQueen, "12 Years a Slave" Shane Carruth, "Upstream Color" Best First Feature "Blue Caprice" "Concussion" Winner: "Fruitvale Station" "Una Noche" "Wadjda" Best Screenplay "Before Midnight" "Blue Jasmine" "Enough Said" "The Spectacular Now" Winner:...
- 3/1/2014
- by Dave Lewis
- Hitfix
Renaissance man Gbenga Akinnagbe has been somewhat quietly building a production empire of his own, attached in some capacity to two feature film projects that made their debuts in Park City last year (acting in, and co-producing Neil Drumming's feature film directorial debut titled Big Words - at Slamdance; and producing Shaka King's Newlyweeds - at Sundance, both in 2013). He also stars in and co-produced Jono Oliver's acclaimed drama Home - another film we've covered quite a bit on this blog over the last 12 months, which will be out next month, after a successful film festival circuit journey. In addition to producing and acting in films in this country (the...
- 2/14/2014
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
The organisation’s top brass announced on January 11 the recipients of the three Spirit Awards filmmaker grants at the annual Spirit Awards Nominee Brunch in Los Angeles.
Toby Halbrooks and James M Johnston received the Piaget Producers Award, which includes a $25,000 unrestricted grant funded by Piaget.
Jason Osder, director of Let The Fire Burn, received the Stella Artois Truer Than Fiction Award carrying a $25,000 unrestricted grant funded by Stella Artois.
Shaka King, director of Newlyweeds (pictured), received the Someone To Watch Award, which includes a $25,000 unrestricted grant.
“Supporting emerging film-makers is a cornerstone of our organisation’s mission,” said Film Independent president Josh Welsh. “These grants help ensure that their independent creativity can shine on. Congratulations to all the finalists and recipients.”...
Toby Halbrooks and James M Johnston received the Piaget Producers Award, which includes a $25,000 unrestricted grant funded by Piaget.
Jason Osder, director of Let The Fire Burn, received the Stella Artois Truer Than Fiction Award carrying a $25,000 unrestricted grant funded by Stella Artois.
Shaka King, director of Newlyweeds (pictured), received the Someone To Watch Award, which includes a $25,000 unrestricted grant.
“Supporting emerging film-makers is a cornerstone of our organisation’s mission,” said Film Independent president Josh Welsh. “These grants help ensure that their independent creativity can shine on. Congratulations to all the finalists and recipients.”...
- 1/11/2014
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
On the heels of his 2014 Film Independent Spirit Awards "Someone To Watch Award" nomination, distributor Phase 4 Films released Shaka King's crowd-pleasing stoner dramedy Newlyweeds, on DVD, Cable OnDemand, Digital and numerous digital platforms on December 17th. For those with Netflix streaming accounts, you'll probably want to know that the film is now available on that platform, just a few flicks away. As you relax today, New Year's Day, January 1, 2014, consider adding it to your movie-watching list. The 2013 Sundance Film Festival Next stars Amari Cheatom and Trae Harris in a bittersweet blend of comedy and drama that...
- 1/1/2014
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
On the heels of his 2014 Film Independent Spirit Awards "Someone To Watch Award" nomination, as well in consideration of distributor Phase 4 Films upcoming home entertainment release of Shaka King's crowd-pleasing stoner dramedy Newlyweeds, an awesome new trailer has been cut and released. The 2013 Sundance Film Festival Next selection, heads to DVD, Cable OnDemand, Digital and numerous digital platforms starting Tuesday, December 17th - a week from today, just in time for the X-mas holiday, for the stoner on your gift shopping list. Amari Cheatom and Trae Harris star in this bittersweet blend of comedy and drama that tells the story of...
- 12/11/2013
- by Natasha Greeves
- ShadowAndAct
Steve McQueen's acclaimed drama tops nominations in the annual awards ceremony celebrating lower-budget movies, while Nebraska and Short Term 12 also perform well
Its criteria of a budget less than $15m rules out the likes of Gravity, but it was still always likely 12 Years a Slave - Steve McQueen's acclaimed drama set in 1840s Louisiana - would sweep the board at the nominations for the Independent Spirit Awards. The film ended up with seven nominations, including nods for feature, director and actors Chiwetel Ejiofor, Lupita Nyong'o and Michael Fassbender.
Coming in second was Alexander Payne's Nebraska, with six, followed by Jc Chandor's All Is Lost with four. Inside Llewyn Davis, Short Term 12, Fruitvale Station and Blue Jasmine all took three.
The lead actor category was expanded to six nominees from the usual five, and James Gandolfini is up for a posthumous supporting prize for Enough Said.
Its criteria of a budget less than $15m rules out the likes of Gravity, but it was still always likely 12 Years a Slave - Steve McQueen's acclaimed drama set in 1840s Louisiana - would sweep the board at the nominations for the Independent Spirit Awards. The film ended up with seven nominations, including nods for feature, director and actors Chiwetel Ejiofor, Lupita Nyong'o and Michael Fassbender.
Coming in second was Alexander Payne's Nebraska, with six, followed by Jc Chandor's All Is Lost with four. Inside Llewyn Davis, Short Term 12, Fruitvale Station and Blue Jasmine all took three.
The lead actor category was expanded to six nominees from the usual five, and James Gandolfini is up for a posthumous supporting prize for Enough Said.
- 11/27/2013
- by Catherine Shoard
- The Guardian - Film News
Film Independent announced nominations for the 2014 Film Independent Spirit Awards this morning.
Film Independent President Josh Welsh presided over the press conference held at the W Hollywood, with actresses Octavia Spencer and Paula Patton presenting the nominations.
Nominees for Best Feature included 12 Years a Slave, All Is Lost, Frances Ha, Inside Llewyn Davis and Nebraska.
Mud was selected to receive the annual Robert Altman Award, which is bestowed upon one film’s director, casting director and ensemble cast.
In its commitment to recognizing the importance of below the line contributions to the art of filmmaking, Film Independent has now introduced, for the first year, the Best Editing category in the Spirit Awards.
Winners will be announced at the Spirit Awards on Saturday, March 1, 2014. The awards ceremony will be held as a daytime luncheon in a tent on the beach in Santa Monica, with the premiere broadcast airing later that evening...
Film Independent President Josh Welsh presided over the press conference held at the W Hollywood, with actresses Octavia Spencer and Paula Patton presenting the nominations.
Nominees for Best Feature included 12 Years a Slave, All Is Lost, Frances Ha, Inside Llewyn Davis and Nebraska.
Mud was selected to receive the annual Robert Altman Award, which is bestowed upon one film’s director, casting director and ensemble cast.
In its commitment to recognizing the importance of below the line contributions to the art of filmmaking, Film Independent has now introduced, for the first year, the Best Editing category in the Spirit Awards.
Winners will be announced at the Spirit Awards on Saturday, March 1, 2014. The awards ceremony will be held as a daytime luncheon in a tent on the beach in Santa Monica, with the premiere broadcast airing later that evening...
- 11/26/2013
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Adding to the awards show season buzz, the list of hopefuls for 2014 Film Independent’s Spirit Awards was just unveiled.
Hosted by Patton Oswalt, the much-anticipated event is slated to get underway on March 1st in Santa Monica, and there will be plenty of stars to be seen.
Bruce Dern, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Oscar Isaac, Michael B. Jordan, Matthew McConaughey, and Robert Redford will all compete in the Best Male Lead Category, while the Best Female Lead nominees are Cate Blanchett, Julie Delpy, Gaby Hoffman, Brie Larson, and Shailene Woodley.
The 29th Spirit Awards contenders are:
Best Feature
12 Years A Slave
All is Lost
Frances Ha
Inside Llewyn Davis
Nebraska
Best Director
Shane Carruth, Upstream Color
J.C. Chandor, All Is Lost
Steve McQueen, 12 Years A Slave
Jeff Nichols, Mud
Alexander Payne, Nebraska
Best Female Lead
Cate Blanchett, Blue Jasmine
Julie Delpy, Before Midnight
Gaby Hoffmann, Crystal Fairy
Brie Larson, Short Term 12
Shailene Woodley,...
Hosted by Patton Oswalt, the much-anticipated event is slated to get underway on March 1st in Santa Monica, and there will be plenty of stars to be seen.
Bruce Dern, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Oscar Isaac, Michael B. Jordan, Matthew McConaughey, and Robert Redford will all compete in the Best Male Lead Category, while the Best Female Lead nominees are Cate Blanchett, Julie Delpy, Gaby Hoffman, Brie Larson, and Shailene Woodley.
The 29th Spirit Awards contenders are:
Best Feature
12 Years A Slave
All is Lost
Frances Ha
Inside Llewyn Davis
Nebraska
Best Director
Shane Carruth, Upstream Color
J.C. Chandor, All Is Lost
Steve McQueen, 12 Years A Slave
Jeff Nichols, Mud
Alexander Payne, Nebraska
Best Female Lead
Cate Blanchett, Blue Jasmine
Julie Delpy, Before Midnight
Gaby Hoffmann, Crystal Fairy
Brie Larson, Short Term 12
Shailene Woodley,...
- 11/26/2013
- GossipCenter
Team Fox Searchlight should be returning to the winner’s circle at the next edition of the Indie Spirits awards. After winning with Black Swan three years back, and losing out in the Best Feature category with Beasts of the Southern Wild and The Descendants, Fox Searchlight’s 12 Years a Slave leads all other films with seven nominations Best Feature, Director, Screenplay, Cinematography and three of the four acting categories. Alexander Payne’s Nebraska follows with six noms. Both Sundance (Fruitvale Station) and SXSW (Short Term 12) winners figure among the noms, but they weren’t as plentiful with only three noms a piece. Among our favorite titles for 2013 which were left off the scorecard, David Lowery’s Ain’t Them Bodies Saints and Andrew Dosunmu’s Mother of George Saints got no recognition, while Eliza Hittman’s It Felt Like Love would have got my vote for the Annual Someone To Watch Award.
- 11/26/2013
- by Eric Lavallee
- IONCINEMA.com
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