The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the 353 feature films eligible for the 2024 Academy Awards; of which 207 feature films are eligible for consideration in the Best Picture category, which has additional eligibility requirements beyond those for general entry.
Bobby Cannavale (Ezra) will be honored with the Artist of Distinction Award and Margaret Qualley (The Substance) will be honored with the Spotlight Award at the 25th Newport Beach Film Festival (NBFF). Both Cannavale and Qualley will be honored at the Festival’s annual Awards brunch taking place on Sunday, October 20.
Goodbye Julia directed by Mohamed Kordofani walked away with the Grand Jury Award, Best Narrative Feature at the 27th Sonoma International Film Festival. The film follows the story of Mona, a northern Sudanese retired singer in a tense marriage, who is wracked by guilt after covering up a murder.
Bleecker Street revealed the official trailer for Ezra, the comedy drama film starring Bobby Cannavale as a stand-up comedian living with his father played by Robert De Niro, while struggling to co-parent his autistic son with his ex-wife.
26 films exploring and celebrating the artistic expression and engaging stories of groundbreaking disabled talent will be showcased at 16th edition of ReelAbilities Film Festival: New York, taking place in multiple venues throughout NYC, Long Island and Westchester, with a selection of titles available online from April 3–10, 2024.
Opening night film Ezra directed by Tony Goldwyn won the Audience Award for best feature film at the 13th Sun Valley Film Festival (SVFF) which took place from February 28 – March 3, 2024, screening 20 narrative and documentary features, 37 shorts, and three episodics. Bobby Cannavale won the inaugural Best Performance in a Film Award for his role in the film.
The Sun Valley Film Festival (SVFF), running from February 28 – March 3, 2024 will screen 20 narrative and documentary features, 37 shorts, and three episodics. The festival will kick off with opening night film Ezra directed by Tony Goldwyn and starring Bobby Cannavale, Rose Byrne and Robert DeNiro; and closing night film is the documentary Sugarcane directed by Julian Brave NoiseCat and Emily Kassie.
The 39th edition of Santa Barbara International Film will run February 7 to 17, 2024 showcasing 45 world premieres and 77 U.S. premieres from 48 countries.
The U.S. Premiere of Wicked Little Letters directed by Thea Sharock will open the 35th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF).
Toronto International Film Festival 2023 unveiled the first wave of 60 films in Galas and Special Presentations.