International Feature Competition Jury (l-r): Ferzan Ozpetek, Margarethe von Trotta, Jury President Kathleen Turner, Parviz Shahbazi, Giora Bejach. Photo courtesy Timothy M. Schmidt.
CHICAGO --
The President (Georgia, France, UK, Germany)–directed by Mohsen Mahkmalbaf–won the Best Film Gold Hugo at the 50th Chicago International Film Festival. During the awards ceremony last Friday (Oct. 17), other top winners included Underdog (Sweden) which took a Gold Hugo in the New Directors Competition for director Ronnie Sandahl, and director Nicolas Echevarria’s Echo of the Mountain (Mexico), a Gold Hugo winner in the Docufest competition.
Michael Keaton received the Founder’s Award for his electrifying performance in Birdman. Jorge Perez Solano’s La Tirisia won the Festival’s first Roger Ebert Award.
The awards ceremony was hosted by Chicago Sun-Times columnist and Fox News Chicago entertainment reporter and film critic Bill Zwecker. For a full list of winners, click here.
JR Kehoe (l) and Christian Kehoe, co-owners of the Research Council of Makeup Artists
The Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild (MUAHS, IATSE Local 706) will present the prestigious Vanguard Award to the Research Council of Makeup Artists (RCMA Makeup) at the 12th Annual MUAHS Awards. The award will be bestowed at the gala event on Saturday, February 15, at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel.
The Vanguard Award is presented to an individual or organization, who has made significant contributions to the make-up and hair styling industry and has left a lasting impact on the craft.
“This year we are honoring the legacy of the RCMA, a pillar in the make-up and hair styling community for over sixty years. Their products have been used by many of our members, enhancing the creative designs of iconic characters in film, television and theater. We look forward to celebrating this esteemed brand and extraordinary family and their contributions to the entertainment industry,” said Julie Socash, MUAHS president, IATSE Local 706.
“We are profoundly honored to accept this award on behalf of our grandfather, Vincent J.R. Kehoe, the visionary founder of The Research Council of Makeup Artists. This recognition would have meant the world to him, as it reflects the values which he dedicated his life to—elevating the artistry and education of the makeup industry while providing innovative products through RCMA,” shared JR and Christian Kehoe, co-owners of the Research Council of Makeup Artists, in a joint statement.
“For 62 years, RCMA has been a steadfast presence in makeup kits around the world, and we are humbled to continue his legacy of excellence and passion. This moment is a tribute not just to Vincent’s pioneering spirit but to all the makeup artists—past, present, and future—who inspire and drive our commitment... Read More
