The Power of the Dog came out on top at the 2022 Music City Film Critics’ Association (MCFCA) Film Awards with four awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Supporting Actor, and Best Screenplay. Dune comes away with the second-most awards with three, including Best Score, Best Sound, and Best Production Design.

Each year the MCFCA gives out The Jim Ridley Award, a special award named after one of Nashville’s most beloved film critics, who died at age 50 in 2016. It is given to the film or the person that best represents Nashville and Tennessee. This year’s recipient is Old Henry.

“Once again the Music City Film Critics have honored a unique group of films and performances that showcase the unique quality presented throughout 2021,” Vice President Micheal Compton added.

“Jim Ridley was always one of Nashville’s biggest champions when it came to spotlighting local films made by local artists, and the MCFCA strongly felt that Old Henry honors the spirit of exactly who and what this important award is about,” said Cory Woodroof, MCFCA board member.

The 2022 Music City Film Critics’ Association Award Winners:

Best Picture
The Power of the Dog

The Jim Ridley Award
Old Henry

Best Director
Jane Campion – The Power of the Dog

Best Actor
Nicolas Cage – Pig

Best Actress
Jessica Chastain – The Eyes of Tammy Faye

Best Supporting Actor
Kodi Smit-McPhee – The Power of the Dog

Best Supporting Actress
Ann Dowd – Mass

Best Young Actor
Jude Hill – Belfast

Best Young Actress
Emilia Jones – CODA

Best Acting Ensemble
The Harder They Fall

Best Music Film
Tick, Tick…BOOM!

Best Animated Film
The Mitchells vs. The Machines

Best Documentary
Summer of Soul

Best International Film
Drive My Car

Best Screenplay
The Power of the Dog

Best Original Song
“No Time to Die” – No Time to Die

Best Score
Hans Zimmer – Dune

Best Sound
Dune

Best Cinematography
The Tragedy of Macbeth

Best Production Design
Dune

Best Editing
Last Night in Soho

Best Comedy Film
Licorice Pizza

Best Horror Film
A Quiet Place Part II

Best Action Film
Spider-Man: No Way Home