NOMUNEES FOR THE 2025 SCREEN ACTORS’ GUILD

MOVIES

Best ensemble cast

“Anora”
“A Complete Unknown”
“Conclave”
“Emilia Pérez"
“Wicked”

Best actor

Adrien Brody, “The Brutalist”
Timothée Chalamet, “A Complete Unknown”
Daniel Craig, “Queer”
Colman Domingo, “Sing Sing”
Ralph Fiennes, “Conclave”

Best actress

Pamela Anderson, “The Last Showgirl”
Cynthia Erivo, “Wicked”
Karla Sofía Gascón, “Emilia Pérez"
Mikey Madison, “Anora”
Demi Moore, “The Substance”

Best supporting actor

Jonathan Bailey, “Wicked”
Yura Borisov, “Anora”
Kieran Culkin, “A Real Pain”
Edward Norton, “A Complete Unknown”
Jeremy Strong, “The Apprentice”

Best supporting actress

Monica Barbaro, "A Complete Unknown"
Jamie Lee Curtis, "The Last Showgirl"
Danielle Deadwyler, "The Piano Lesson"
Ariana Grande, "Wicked"
Zoe Saldaña, "Emilia Pérez"

Best stunt ensemble

“Deadpool & Wolverine”
“Dune: Part Two”
“The Fall Guy”
“Gladiator II”
“Wicked”

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Best drama ensemble

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“Bridgerton”
“The Day of the Jackal”
“The Diplomat”
“Shōgun"
“Slow Horses”

Best comedy ensemble

“Abbott Elementary”
“The Bear”
“Hacks”
“Only Murders in the Building”
“Shrinking”

Best actor in a drama series

Tadanobu Asano, “Shōgun"
Jeff Bridges, “The Old Man”
Gary Oldman, “Slow Horses”
Eddie Redmayne, “The Day of the Jackal”
Hiroyuki Sanada, “Shōgun”

Best actress in a drama series

Kathy Bates, “Matlock”
Nicola Coughlan, “Bridgerton”
Allison Janney, “The Diplomat”
Keri Russell, “The Diplomat”
Anna Sawai, “Shōgun”

Best actor in a comedy series

Adam Brody, “Nobody Wants This”
Ted Danson, “A Man on the Inside”
Harrison Ford, “Shrinking”
Martin Short, “Only Murders in the Building”
Jeremy Allen White, “The Bear”

Best actress in a comedy series

Kristen Bell, “Nobody Wants This”
Quinta Brunson, “Abbott Elementary”
Liza Colón-Zayas, “The Bear”
Ayo Edebiri, “The Bear”
Jean Smart, “Hacks”

Best actor in a TV movie or limited series

Javier Bardem, “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story”
Colin Farrell, “The Penguin”
Richard Gadd, “Baby Reindeer”
Kevin Kline, “Disclaimer”
Andrew Scott, “Ripley”

Best actress in a TV movie or limited series

Kathy Bates, “The Great Lillian Hall”
Cate Blanchett, “Disclaimer”
Jodie Foster, “True Detective: Night Country”
Lily Gladstone, “Under the Bridge”
Jessica Gunning, “Baby Reindeer”
Cristin Milioti, “The Penguin”

Best stunt ensemble

“The Boys”
“Fallout”
“House of the Dragon”
“The Penguin”
“Shōgun”

2025 Golden Globes Winners

Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture

  • Zoe Saldaña, "Emilia Pérez" — Winner
  • Ariana Grande, "Wicked"
  • Selena Gomez, "Emilia Pérez"
  • Felicity Jones, "The Brutalist"
  • Margaret Qualley, "The Substance"
  • Isabella Rossellini, "Conclave"

Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series — Musical or Comedy

  • Jean Smart, "Hacks" — Winner
  • Kristen Bell, "Nobody Wants This"
  • Quinta Brunson, "Abbott Elementary"
  • Ayo Edebiri, "The Bear"
  • Selena Gomez, "Only Murders in the Building"
  • Kathryn Hahn, "Agatha All Along"

Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in Any Motion Picture

  • Kieran Culkin, "A Real Pain" — Winner
  • Yura Borisov, "Anora"
  • Edward Norton, "A Complete Unknown"
  • Guy Pearce, "The Brutalist"
  • Jeremy Strong, "The Apprentice"
  • Denzel Washington, "Gladiator II"

Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series — Drama

  • Hiroyuki Sanada, "Shōgun" — Winner
  • Donald Glover, "Mr. & Mrs. Smith"
  • Jake Gyllenhaal, "Presumed Innocent"
  • Gary Oldman, "Slow Horses"
  • Eddie Redmayne, "The Day of the Jackal"
  • Billy Bob Thornton, "Landman"

Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Television Series

  • Jessica Gunning, "Baby Reindeer" — Winner
  • Liza Colon-Zayas, "The Bear"
  • Hannah Einbinder, "Hacks"
  • Dakota Fanning, "Ripley"
  • Allison Janney, "The Diplomat"
  • Kali Reis, "True Detective: Night Country"

Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Television Series

  • Tadanobu Asano, "Shōgun" — Winner
  • Javier Bardem, "Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story"
  • Harrison Ford, "Shrinking"
  • Jack Lowden, "Slow Horses"
  • Diego Luna, "La Maquina"
  • Ebon Moss-Bachrach, "The Bear"

Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series — Musical or Comedy

  • Jeremy Allen White, "The Bear" — Winner
  • Adam Brody, "Nobody Wants This"
  • Ted Danson, "A Man on the Inside"
  • Steve Martin, "Only Murders in the Building"
  • Martin Short, "Only Murders in the Building"
  • Jason Segel, "Shrinking"

Best Screenplay — Motion Picture

  • Peter Straughan, "Conclave" — Winner
  • Jacques Audiard, "Emilia Pérez"
  • Sean Baker, "Anora"
  • Brady Corbet, Mona Fastvold, "The Brutalist"
  • Jesse Eisenberg, "A Real Pain"
  • Coralie Fargeat, "The Substance"

Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedy on Television

  • Ali Wong, "Single Lady" — Winner
  • Jamie Foxx, "What Had Happened Was"
  • Nikki Glaser, "Someday You'll Die"
  • Seth Meyers, "Dad Man Walking"
  • Adam Sandler, "Love You"
  • Ramy Youssef, "More Feelings"

Best Motion Picture — Non-English Language

  • "Emilia Pérez" — Winner
  • "All We Imagine as Light"
  • "The Girl with the Needle"
  • "I'm Still Here"
  • "The Seed of the Sacred Fig"
  • "Vermiglio"

Best Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series or Motion Picture Made for Television

  • Colin Farrell, "The Penguin" — Winner
  • Richard Gadd, "Baby Reindeer"
  • Kevin Kline, "Disclaimer"
  • Cooper Koch, "Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story"
  • Ewan McGregor, "A Gentleman in Moscow"
  • Andrew Scott, "Ripley"

Best Performance by an Actress in a Limited Series, Anthology Series or Motion Picture Made for Television

  • Jodie Foster, "True Detective: Night Country" — Winner
  • Cate Blanchett, "Disclaimer"
  • Cristin Milioti, "The Penguin"
  • Sofia Vergara, "Griselda"
  • Naomi Watts, "Feud: Capote vs. The swans"
  • Kate Winslet, "The Regime"

Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy

  • Demi Moore, "The Substance" — Winner
  • Amy Adams, "Nightbitch"
  • Cynthia Erivo, "Wicked"
  • Karla Sofía Gascón, "Emilia Pérez"
  • Zendaya, "Challengers"
  • Mikey Madison, "Anora"

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy

  • Sebastian Stan, "A Different Man" — Winner
  • Jesse Eisenberg, "A Real Pain"
  • Hugh Grant, "Heretic"
  • Gabriel LaBelle, "Saturday Night"
  • Jesse Plemons, "Kinds of Kindness"
  • Glen Powell, "Hit Man"

Best Motion Picture — Animated

  • "Flow" — Winner
  • "Inside Out 2"
  • "Memoir of a Snail"
  • "Moana 2"
  • "Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl"
  • "The Wild Robot"

Best Director — Motion Picture

  • Brady Corbet, "The Brutalist" — Winner
  • Jacques Audiard, "Emilia Pérez"
  • Sean Baker, "Anora"
  • Edward Berger, "Conclave"
  • Coralie Fargeat, "The Substance"
  • Payal Kapadia, "All We Imagine as Light"

Best Original Score — Motion Picture

  • Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross, "Challengers" — Winner
  • Volker Bertelmann, "Conclave"
  • Daniel Blumberg, "The Brutalist"
  • Kris Bowers, "The Wild Robot"
  • Clément Ducol, Camille, "Emilia Pérez"
  • Hans Zimmer, "Dune: Part Two"

Best Original Song — Motion Picture

  • "El Mal," by Clément Ducol, Camille and Jacques Audiard (from "Emilia Pérez") — Winner
  • "Beautiful That Way," by Miley Cyrus, Lykke Li and Andrew Wyatt (from "The Last Showgirl")
  • "Compress/Repress," by Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross & Luca Guadagnino (from "Challengers")
  • "Forbidden Road," by Robbie Williams, Freddy Wexler & Sacha Skarbek ("Better Man")
  • "Kiss The Sky," by Delacey, Jordan Johnson, Stefan Johnson, Maren Morris, Michael Pollack & Ali Tamposi (from "The Wild Robot")
  • "Mi Camino," by Clément Ducol and Camille (from "Emilia Pérez")

Cinematic and Box Office Achievement

  • "Wicked" — Winner
  • "Alien: Romulus"
  • "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice"
  • "Deadpool & Wolverine"
  • "Gladiator II"
  • "Inside Out 2"
  • "Twisters"
  • "The Wild Robot"

Best Television Limited Series, Anthology Series or Motion Picture Made for Television

  • "Baby Reindeer" — Winner
  • "Disclaimer"
  • "Monsters: The Lyle and Eric Menendez Story"
  • "The Penguin"
  • "Ripley"
  • "True Detective: Night Country"

Best Television Series — Comedy Or Musical

  • "Hacks" — Winner
  • "Abbott Elementary"
  • "The Bear"
  • "The Gentlemen"
  • "Nobody Wants This"
  • "Only Murders in the Building"

Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series — Drama

  • Anna Sawai, "Shōgun" — Winner
  • Kathy Bates, "Matlock"
  • Emma D'Arcy, "House of the Dragon"
  • Maya Erskine, "Mr. and Mrs. Smith"
  • Keira Knightley, "Black Doves"
  • Keri Russell, "The Diplomat"

Best Television Series — Drama

  • "Shōgun" — Winner
  • "Mr. and Mrs. Smith"
  • "The Diplomat"
  • "Squid Game"
  • "Slow Horses"
  • "The Day of the Jackal"

Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture — Drama

  • Fernanda Torres, "I'm Still Here" — Winner
  • Pamela Anderson, "The Last Showgirl"
  • Angelina Jolie, "Maria"
  • Nicole Kidman, "Babygirl"
  • Tilda Swinton, "The Room Next Door"
  • Kate Winslet, "Lee"

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture — Drama

  • Adrien Brody, "The Brutalist" — Winner
  • Timothée Chalamet, "A Complete Unknown"
  • Daniel Craig, "Queer"
  • Colman Domingo, "Sing Sing"
  • Ralph Fiennes, "Conclave"
  • Sebastian Stan, "The Apprentice"

Best Motion Picture — Drama

  • "The Brutalist" — Winner
  • "A Complete Unknown"
  • "Conclave"
  • "Dune: Part Two"
  • "Nickel Boys"
  • "September 5"

Best Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy

  • "Emilia Pérez" — Winner
  • "Anora"
  • "Challengers"
  • "A Real Pain"
  • "The Substance"
  • "Wicked"

‘The Fire Inside’ the Life of Boxer Claressa “T-Rex” Shields

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Release date: December 25, 2024 in the United States

Director: Rachel Morrison
Writer: Barry Jenkins
Starring: Ryan Destiny, Brian Tyree Henry, Adam Clark
Genre: Biographical, sports
Run time: 1 hour 49 minutes
Country: United States
Language: English

Rachel Morrison’s directorial debut ‘The Fire Inside’ tells the story of boxer Claressa "T-Rex" Shields (Ryan Destiny) and her rise from Flint, Michigan to the 2012 Summer Olympics, with the help of her coach, Jason Crutchfield (Brian Tyree Henry) and the challenges she encounters along the way. Includes her mother Jackie Shields (Oluniké Adeliyi), Mickey (De'Adre Aziza), Clarence (Adam Clark.)

Distributor: Amazon MGM Studios
Producers: Elishia Holmes, Barry Jenkins
Production Company: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Cinematographer: Rina Yang
Editor: Harry Yoon
Music: Tamar-kali

Los Angeles Premiere of RaMell  Ross’ NICKEL BOYS –in Select Theaters Only 

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In Select New York & Los Angeles Theaters December 20
Expanding January

August 30, 2024 (Telluride)
December 13, 2024 (United States)
Director: RaMell Ross
Screenplay: RaMell Ross and Joslyn Barnes
Based on the book “The Nickel Boys” by: Colson Whitehead
Cast: Ethan Herisse, Brandon Wilson, Hamish Linklater, Fred Hechinger, Daveed Diggs, and Aunjanue Ellis-TaylorProducers: Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, David Levine, Joslyn Barnes
Genre: Drama
Rating: PG-13
Run time:  2 hours
Country: United States
Language: English

Elwood Curtis’s college dream shatters alongside a two-lane Florida highway. Bearing the brunt of an innocent misstep, he’s sentenced to the netherworld of Nickel Academy, a brutal reformatory sunk deep in the Jim Crow South. He encounters another ward, the seen-it-all Turner. The two Black teens strike up an alliance: Turner dispensing fundamental tips for survival, Elwood, clinging to his optimistic worldview. Backdropped by the burgeoning Civil Rights Movement, Elwood and Turner’s existence appear worlds away from Rev. Martin Luther King’s burnished oratory. Despite Nickel’s brutality, Elwood strives to hold onto his humanity, awakening a new vision for Turner.

Distributor: Amazon MGM Studios
Production companies: Orion Pictures presents A Plan B Entertainment, Anonymous Content, Louverture Films production
Director: RaMell Ross
Screenplay: RaMell Ross and Joslyn Barnes
Based on the book “The Nickel Boys” by: Colson Whitehead
Cast: Ethan Herisse, Brandon Wilson, Hamish Linklater, Fred Hechinger, Daveed Diggs, and Aunjanue Ellis-TaylorProducers: Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, David Levine, Joslyn Barnes
Executive Producers: Brad Pitt, Gabby Shepard, Emily Wolfe, Kenneth Yu, Chadwick Prichard
Cinematographer: Jomo Fray
Editor:   Nicholas Monsour
Music by: Alex Somers & Scott Alario
Genre: Drama
Rating: PG-13

WINNERS ANNOUNCED FOR THE 16th ANNUAL AAFCA AWARDS

PRESENTED BY THE AFRICAN AMERICAN FILM CRITICS ASSOCIATION (AAFCA) 

THE PIANO LESSON, NICKEL BOYS and SING SING Lead with Multiple Wins; Best Documentary Category Sees a Tie

Winners include Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Colman Domingo, Andra Day, Danielle Deadwyler, RaMell Ross and ‘The Wild Robot’

The 16th Annual AAFCA Awards ceremony will be held on February 19 at the Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel

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LOS ANGELES, CA - Dec. 13, 2024 - The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) today announced the winners of its 16th annual AAFCA Awards, recognizing outstanding contributions to cinema, along with its selections for the top ten films of the year.

Winners will be celebrated at the 16th Annual AAFCA Awards on February 19 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills.  The announcement was made by AAFCA president and co-founder Gil Robertson.  “This has been a defining year for cinema, with an impressive array of stories that capture the complexity, resilience, and beauty of the human experience,” said AAFCA president and co-founder Gil Robertson. “We are proud to honor this year's filmmakers and talent, whose work continues to expand the scope of humanity on screen. These films do more than entertain—they amplify voices and perspectives that deserve to be heard, and we look forward to celebrating their lasting impact.”

AAFCA’s Top 10 Films list and the winners of the 16th Annual AAFCA Awards are:

AAFCA’S TOP 10 FILMS OF THE YEAR

1. Nickel Boys

2. Sing Sing

3. The Piano Lesson

4. Gladiator II

5. Wicked

6. Emilia Pérez

7. Albany Road 

8. The Fire Inside 

9. Exhibiting Forgiveness

10. Dahomey

WINNERS | 16TH ANNUAL AAFCA AWARDS

Best Actor: Colman Domingo (Sing Sing)

Best Actress: Marianne Jean-Baptiste (Hard Truths)

Best Supporting Actor: Clarence Maclin (Sing Sing)

Best Supporting Actress: Danielle Deadwyler (The Piano Lesson)

Best Ensemble: The Piano Lesson

Best Original Score: The Wild Robot (Kris Bowers)

Best Original Song: Bricks, Exhibiting Forgiveness (Andra Day, Cassandra Batie & Jherek Bischoff)

Best Screenplay: Sing Sing (Clint Bentley, Greg Kwedar)

Best Director: RaMell Ross (Nickel Boys)   

Best Documentary: *TIE* Daughters (Netflix), Dahomey (Mubi)

Best Animated Feature: The Wild Robot

Best International Film: Emilia Pérez

Best Independent Feature: She Taught Love

Best Picture: Nickel Boys

NICOLE AVANT, MALCOLM WASHINGTON, AND ‘NICKEL BOYS’ AMONG HONOREES AT THE 2025 SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS LUNCHEON AND THE 16TH ANNUAL AAFCA AWARDS

Presented by the African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA), these invite-only events usher in Black History Month by shining a spotlight on the trailblazing achievements of these esteemed honorees.

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          LOS ANGELES, CA - Nov. 27, 2024 - The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) is proud to announce its honorees for the 2025 Special Achievement Awards and the 16th Annual AAFCA Awards. The Special Achievement Awards take place on Sunday, February 2, 2025 at the Los Angeles Athletic Club, and the 16th Annual AAFCA Awards on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel.

The 2025 Special Achievement Awards honorees include:

  • Lynn Whitfield, Legacy Award
  • Brandon Wilson and Ethan Herisse, Gen Next Award
  • “Nickel Boys,” Karen & Stanley Kramer Social Justice Award
  • Amber Rasberry, Horizon Award

The 16th Annual AAFCA Awards honorees include:

  • Nicole Avant, Beacon Award
  • Malcolm Washington, Emerging Director Award
  • Ray Fisher, Breakout Performance Award
  • RaMell Ross, Spotlight Award

    “Our honorees set a high standard of discipline, talent, and hard work that inspires others to strive for greatness,” said AAFCA President and Co-Founder Gil Robertson. “In our present environment, it’s more important than ever to acknowledge the examples that they've set. Their contributions reflect a level of excellence that propels our industry forward.”

NICOLE AVANT - BEACON AWARD
Producer and political activist, Nicole Avant, will receive the Beacon Award for producing,  "The Six Triple Eight," about the first all-black female battalion to serve overseas during World War II, and "The Black Godfather," a documentary about the legacy of her dad, Clarence Avant--a legendary music executive, entrepreneur, and filmmaker.

MALCOLM WASHINGTON – EMERGING DIRECTOR AWARD
Malcolm Washington is being honored with The Emerging Director Award for his debut feature film, "The Piano Lesson." This adaptation of August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play explores the complex legacies and generational conflicts that shape American families.
RAY FISHER – BREAKOUT PERFORMANCE AWARD
Actor Ray Fisher will be honored with the Breakout Performance Award for his portrayal of Lymon in "The Piano Lesson."  Fisher’s growing resume as an actor includes his role as Cyborg in the DC Extended Universe. 
RaMELL ROSS – SPOTLIGHT AWARD
Filmmaker RaMell Ross will receive the Spotlight Award for his visionary work as the director and co-screenwriter on "Nickel Boys."

LYNN WHITFIELD – LEGACY AWARD
Lynn Whitfield’s legacy as an actress is built on iconic performances that span genres and generations. From "Josephine Baker" to "Eve’s Bayou," and now, "Albany Road," Whitfield has solidified her place as one of the most respected actresses of her generation. 

BRANDON WILSON & ETHAN HERISSE – GEN NEXT AWARD
With their roles in "Nickel Boys," Brandon Wilson and Ethan Herisse demonstrate exceptional promise and creativity in their craft.

KAREN & STANLEY KRAMER SOCIAL JUSTICE AWARD – “NICKEL BOYS” 
The feature film "Nickel Boys" will receive the Karen & Stanley Kramer Social Justice Award for spotlighting the abuse heaped upon generations of boys at the Dozier School for Boys. Based on Colson Whitehead’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, the film chronicles the journey of two young African American men as they navigate the brutal realities of racism at the notorious Florida reform school.

AMBER RASBERRY – HORIZON AWARD
Amazon MGM Studios executive Amber Rasberry will receive the Horizon Award for her outstanding contributions to elevating Black stories in film. Throughout her career, Amber has been instrumental in championing projects that center on Black narratives.

These two events, the AAFCA Awards and the Special Achievement Awards Luncheon, celebrate the transformative power of art and recognize visionary artists and organizations that boldly redefine the entertainment landscape.They provide a grand platform to pay tribute to the remarkable careers and contributions of trailblazers within the Diaspora, whose innovative spirits, creativity and perseverance continue to elevate the cultural narrative.

For more information on the 16th Annual AAFCA Awards and the Special Achievement Awards, visit aafca.com

THE PIANO LESSON on the Red Carpet at Los Angeles Premiere

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Release dates: August 31, 2024 at Telluride
November 8, 2024, in United States
November 22, 2024, on Netflix
Director: Malcolm Washington
Screenplay: Virgil Williams, Malcolm Washington
Based on the stage play The Piano Lesson by August Wilson
Starring: Samuel L. Jackson, John David Washington, Ray Fisher, Michael Potts, Erykah Badu, Skylar Aleece Smith, Danielle Deadwyler, Corey Hawkin
Run time: 2 hours 5 minutes
Country: United States
Language: English

In 1911, Boy Charles, the siblings' father, steals the piano from the Sutter family, the former enslavers of the Charles family. The piano, intricately carved with faces of African ancestors, represents the family’s heritage and resilience.

Production company: Mundy Lane Entertainment
Distributor: Netflix
Run time: 2 hours 5 minutes
Director: Malcolm Washington
Screenplay: Virgil Williams, Malcolm Washington
Based on The Piano Lesson by August Wilson
Producers: Todd Black, Denzel Washington
Starring      Samuel L. Jackson, John David Washington, Ray Fisher, Michael Potts, Erykah Badu, Skylar Aleece Smith, Danielle Deadwyler, Corey Hawkins
Cinematographer: Mike Gioulakis
Editor: Leslie Jones
Music: Alexandre Desplat

SUPER/MAN: THE CHRISTOPHER REEVE STORY- Warner Bros.

Directors: Ian Bonhôte, Peter Ettedgui
Writer: Peter Ettedgui
Co-writers:  Ian Bonhôte, Otto Burnham
Cast: Christopher Reeve, Johnny Carson, Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Glenn Close, Jeff Daniels, Richard Donner, Brooke Ellison,           Gae Exton, Alexandra Reeve Givens, Whoopi Goldberg, Laurie Hawkins, John Houseman, Barbara Johnson
Run time: 1 hour 44 minutes
Rating: PG-13

Directors Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedgui’s documentary SUPERMAN: THE CHRISTOPHER REEVES STORY tells the story of actor Christopher Reeves, America’s very own Superman, his tragic horse accident that left him paralyzed and his commitment for the remainder of his life to helping people with disabilities. People featured in the documentary include , Johnny Carson, Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Glenn Close, Jeff Daniels, Richard Donner, Brooke Ellison,            Gae Exton, Alexandra Reeve Givens, Whoopi Goldberg, Laurie Hawkins, John Houseman, Barbara Johnson and more

Producer: Ian Bonhôte
Executive producer:  Harnish Fergusson
Producers: Robert Ford, Lizzie Gillett
Music: Ilan Eshkeri
Cinematographer: Bryan Twz Brousseau
Editor: Otto Burnham

 

Director Naoko Yamada’s ‘THE COLOR WITHIN’

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Director and creator: Naoko Yamada
Writer(s): Reiko Yoshida
Language: Japanese
Subtitle: English-United States
Run time: 1 hour 41 minutes

Totsuko is a high school student with the ability to see the 'colors' of others. Colors of bliss, excitement, and serenity, plus a color she treasures as her favorite. Kimi, a classmate at her school, gives off the most beautiful color of all. Although she doesn’t play an instrument, Totsuko forms a band with Kimi and Rui, a quiet music enthusiast they meet at a used bookstore in a far corner of town. As they practice at an old church on a remote island, music brings them together, forming friendships and stirring affections. Will they discover their true 'colors'?

Studios: STORY inc. and  Science SARU
Producers: Eunyoung Choi, Yoshihiro Furusawa, Genki Kawamura, Wakana Okamura, Kohei Sakita
Music: Kensuke Ushio