As has become its tradition, the Telluride Film Festival has kept its lineup under wraps until the day before it gets underway. And even then, there could be more surprises as the four-day event gets underway on Friday (8/31) as additional sneak previews will be announced during the event itself.
Among the just announced features to be shown are: The Act of Killing directed by Joshua Oppenheimer from Denmark; Amour helmed by Michael Haneke from Austria; At Any Price directed by Ramin Bahrani, a U.S. film; The Attack helmed by Ziad Doueiri from Lebanon-France; Barbara directed by Christian Petzold of Germany; The Central Park Five directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Burns and David McMahon, a U.S. film; Everyday directed by Michael Winterbottom of the U.K.; Frances Ha helmed by Noah Baumbach of the U.S.; The Gatekeepers directed by Dror Moreh of Israel; Ginger and Rosa helmed by Sarah Potter, U.K.; The Hunt directed by Thomas Vinterberg of Denmark; Hyde Park on Hudson directed by Roger Michell, U.S.; The Iceman directed by Ariel Vromen, a U.S. film; Love, Marilyn helmed by Liz Garbus, U.S.; Midnight’s Children directed by Deepa Mehta, from Canada-Sri Lanka; No helmed by Pablo Larrain from Chile; Paradise: Love directed by Ulrich Seidl, Austria; Piazza Fontana directed by Marco Tullio Giordana, Italy; A Royal Affair helmed by Nikolaj Arcel, Denmark; Rust & Bone directed by Jacques Audiard, France; The Sapphires directed by Wayne Blair, Australia; Stories We Tell directed by Sarah Polley, Canada; Superstar directed by Xavier Giannoli, France; Wadjda directed by Haifaa Al-Mansour, Saudi Arabia; and What Is This Film Called Love helmed by Mark Cousins, from Ireland-Mexico.
Now in its 39th year, Telluride Film Festival will screen nearly 100 feature films, shorts and revivals representing more than 30 countries.
Additionally Telluride will bestow 2012 Silver Medallion Awards, which recognize significant contribution to cinema, upon three recipients: producer Roger Corman, Academy Award-winning actress Marion Cotillard (La Vie En Rose), and actor Mads Mikkelsen. Cotillard stars in the aforementioned Rust & Bone while Mikkelsen is in two 2012 Telluride films, The Hunt and A Royal Affair.
“Dune: Part Two” and “House of the Dragon” Win 2 HPA Awards Apiece
Dune: Part Two and House of the Dragon each scored two HPA Awards during a gala ceremony at the Television Academy’s Wolf Theatre in North Hollywood, Calif. on Thursday night (11/7). The HPA Awards honor trailblazing talent in the postproduction industry, celebrating standout achievements in color grading, sound, editing, restoration, and visual effects across theatrical features, commercials, and episodics.
Dune: Part Two topped the Outstanding Color Grading--Live Action Theatrical Feature and the Outstanding Sound--Theatrical Feature categories.
House of the Dragon’s two wins were for “The Red Dragon and the Gold” episode which scored for Outstanding Visual Effects--Live Action Episode or Series Season, and Outstanding Editing--Episode or Non-Theatrical Feature (Over 30 Minutes). In the latter HPA Creative Category, House of the Dragon tied with the “Part Six: Far,l Far Away” episode of Ahsoka.
The HPA’s Judges Award for Creativity and Innovation honored Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour. This recognition celebrates the profound impact on both live and filmed entertainment that defined The Eras Tour, underscoring its exceptional impact on audiences and the industry. The jury issued a statement outlining their choice: “Celebrated as the cultural phenomenon of 2023, Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour set new records in box office sales, tour revenues, and attendance. The tour showcased exceptional artistry and innovation, making a profound impact on both live and filmed entertainment.”
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