Category: Awards Season

Awards Season, Film Review, Films

Oscar hopeful ‘My Nephew Emmett’ – it is crucial for us to ensure that Emmett’s story can motivate more people to fight against racism

My Nephew Emmett Trailer 2 from Kevin Wilson, Jr. on Vimeo. We adore Kevin Wilson Jr’s Oscar-shortlisted film ‘My Nephew Emmett’ and are backing it to receive a well deserved Oscar nomination.  My Nephew Emmett has won the Gold Medal at the 44th Student Academy Awards in the Narrative Domestic Category. Director Kevin Wilson, Jr. is an MFA Candidate in New York University’s Film Program. … Continue reading Oscar hopeful ‘My Nephew Emmett’ – it is crucial for us to ensure that Emmett’s story can motivate more people to fight against racism

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Awards Season, Films

Could Vika Evdokimenko’s heartfelt film ‘Aamir’ be set for a BAFTA win?

Female director Vika Evdokimenko’s Aamir is based on a true story of an unaccompanied child living in the Calais ‘Jungle’ refugee camp, where part of the film was shot. This topical film stars second generation immigrant Alan Asaad (Unforgotten) and has just been nominated for a BAFTA for Best British Short Film. This wonderful film will be screening in the coming weeks at the London Short Film Festival. 13 year old Aamir has fled … Continue reading Could Vika Evdokimenko’s heartfelt film ‘Aamir’ be set for a BAFTA win?

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Chris Overton’s Oscar film ‘The Silent Child’ reflects the difficulties that deaf people face

The Silent Child (2017) has won over twenty awards since its world premiere at Rhode Island International Film Festival and has now been shortlisted for the Oscars. Director Chris Overton began his career as an actor and worked with many industry greats such as Joel Schumaher and the Oscar winning director Roman Polanski. This time, he became an independent director and chose the lead actress, … Continue reading Chris Overton’s Oscar film ‘The Silent Child’ reflects the difficulties that deaf people face

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Awards Season, Celebrities, Events, Films

The Toscars, who will take home the coveted ‘Golden Fist’?

Past host Alex Newell The red carpet is ready, the paparazzi are prepping their lenses, the stunning dresses are being chosen, and the golden awards are ready to be handed out to the lucky winners. Yes, it’s time again for the Toscars ceremony. No, that’s not a misprint. The Oscars are being held in March, but a few days before that on February 28th, Brits … Continue reading The Toscars, who will take home the coveted ‘Golden Fist’?

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Oscar shortlisted film Katja Benrath’s ‘Watu Wote’ showcases how solidarity and kindness can prevail

Watu Wote: All of us (2017), directed by Katja Benrath and produced by Tobias Rosen, has won more than 40 awards across the globe including the Student Oscar Award. This film is powerful because it explores the concept of freedom of religion, which shows people’s solidarity and humanity against violence. The director says that “For me, the topic seemed like a mission, it expresses what … Continue reading Oscar shortlisted film Katja Benrath’s ‘Watu Wote’ showcases how solidarity and kindness can prevail

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