“Judas and the Black Messiah” was named the year’s Best Film of 2020 by the African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA), the world’s largest group of Black film critics. Night of the Kings won the honor of Best Foreign Film and Best Documentary went to All In: The Fight For Democracy.
The Producers Guild of America (PGA) announced nominations in the Motion Pictures and Television categories for the 32nd Annual Producers Guild Awards. Nominees for Theatrical Motion Pictures include Minari, Nomadland, One Night In Miami… and Sound Of Metal.
Chloe Zhao’s “Nomadland” won top movie honors at the 78th Golden Globe Awards taking the prizes for Best Motion Picture – Drama and Director – motion picture for Zhao. “Minari” won for Best Motion Picture – Foreign Language.
The Southeastern Film Critics Association (SEFCA) named Nomadland as its Best Film of 2020, along with Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay for Chloé Zhao, Best Actress for Frances McDormand, and Best Cinematography for Joshua James Richards.
The Iowa Film Critics Association named Nomadland the Best Film of 2020, and awarded Best Director to Chloé Zhao, Best Actress to Frances McDormand and Best Score to Ludovico Einaudi.
The Vancouver Film Critics Circle announced its international nominations, with Mank leading with five nominations followed by Nomadland and Promising Young Woman each receiving three nominations.
Chloé Zhao’s Nomadland is the big winner this year with the Seattle Film Critics Society (“SFCS”), landing five 2020 Seattle Film Critics Society Awards, including Best Picture of the Year. The film also earned Zhao the Best Director award and a win for Best Film Editing. Frances McDormand was named Best Actress in a Leading Role, while Joshua James Richards’ work behind the camera secured a win for Best Cinematography.
The Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association voted Nomadland as the best film of 2020, with Chloe Zhao winning Best Director and Joshua James Richards for Best Cinematography.
Lee Isaac Chung’s Minari leads the nominations for the 2020 Seattle Film Critics Society Awards, honoring the year’s best in film with 8 nominations including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor (Steven Yeun), Best Supporting Actress (Yuh-jung Youn), Best Ensemble Cast, Best Original Score, and Best Youth Performance (Alan Kim). The Korean-American film also scored a Best Film Not in the English Language nomination.
Netflix’s “Mank,” leads the film nominations for the 26th annual Critics Choice Awards with an impressive 12 nominations including Best Picture. “Minari” (A24) followed closely behind with 10 nominations including Best Picture, Best Actor for Steven Yeun, Best Supporting Actress for Yuh-Jung Youn, Best Young Actor/Actress for Alan Kim, Best Acting Ensemble, Best Director for Lee Isaac Chung, Best Original Screenplay for Lee Isaac Chung, Best Cinematography for Lachlan Milne, Best Foreign Language Film, and Best Score for Emile Mosseri.
The Palm Springs International Film Awards announced that Viola Davis is the recipient of the Desert Palm Achievement Award, Actress for Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.
Nomadland was a hit with the Toronto Film Critics Association, taking three top awards at the organization’s annual vote. Nomadland was awarded Best Picture, Best Director for Chloé Zhao, and Best Actress for Frances McDormand.