The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has released its annual list of invited new members, and it’s clear they’re continuing to try to make their membership younger. On the list alongside veterans like John Hawkes and David Duchovny are a slew of twentysomethings, including Mia Wasikowska, Ellen Page, Jesse Eisenberg, Mila Kunis, Beyonce Knowles, Jennifer Lawrence, and Rooney Mara. The Board of Governors also decided to extend an invitation to Restrepo codirector Tim Hetherington, the first time Academy membership has been bestowed posthumously. As a side note, it’s also a hoot to now say the phrase Oscar voter Russell Brand.
- 6/17/2011
- by Dave Karger
- EW - Inside Movies
Beverly Hills, CA . The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is extending invitations to join the organization to 178 artists and executives who have distinguished themselves by their contributions to theatrical motion pictures. Those who accept the invitation will be the only additions in 2011 to the Academy.s roster of members.
.These individuals are among the best filmmakers working in the industry today,. said Academy President Tom Sherak. .Their talent and creativity have entertained moviegoers around the world, and I welcome each of them to our ranks..
The Academy.s membership policies would have allowed a maximum of 211 new members in 2011, but as in other recent years, several branch committees endorsed fewer candidates than were proposed to them. Voting membership in the organization has now held steady at just under 6,000 members since 2003.
In an unprecedented gesture, the list of new members includes documentary filmmaker Tim Hetherington, who was killed in action in Libya in April.
.These individuals are among the best filmmakers working in the industry today,. said Academy President Tom Sherak. .Their talent and creativity have entertained moviegoers around the world, and I welcome each of them to our ranks..
The Academy.s membership policies would have allowed a maximum of 211 new members in 2011, but as in other recent years, several branch committees endorsed fewer candidates than were proposed to them. Voting membership in the organization has now held steady at just under 6,000 members since 2003.
In an unprecedented gesture, the list of new members includes documentary filmmaker Tim Hetherington, who was killed in action in Libya in April.
- 6/17/2011
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
HollywoodNews.com: The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is extending invitations to join the organization to 178 artists and executives who have distinguished themselves by their contributions to theatrical motion pictures. Those who accept the invitation will be the only additions in 2011 to the Academy’s roster of members.
“These individuals are among the best filmmakers working in the industry today,” said Academy President Tom Sherak. “Their talent and creativity have entertained moviegoers around the world, and I welcome each of them to our ranks.”
The Academy’s membership policies would have allowed a maximum of 211 new members in 2011, but as in other recent years, several branch committees endorsed fewer candidates than were proposed to them. Voting membership in the organization has now held steady at just under 6,000 members since 2003.
In an unprecedented gesture, the list of new members includes documentary filmmaker Tim Hetherington, who was killed in action in Libya in April.
“These individuals are among the best filmmakers working in the industry today,” said Academy President Tom Sherak. “Their talent and creativity have entertained moviegoers around the world, and I welcome each of them to our ranks.”
The Academy’s membership policies would have allowed a maximum of 211 new members in 2011, but as in other recent years, several branch committees endorsed fewer candidates than were proposed to them. Voting membership in the organization has now held steady at just under 6,000 members since 2003.
In an unprecedented gesture, the list of new members includes documentary filmmaker Tim Hetherington, who was killed in action in Libya in April.
- 6/17/2011
- by Josh Abraham
- Hollywoodnews.com
The Tribeca Film Festival has announced its jurors who will be choosing the winning films, filmmakers and actors from the six competitive Festival categories. The thirty-eight jurors consist of award-winning filmmakers, screenwriters and notorious actors such as Whoopi Goldberg and Michael Cera. Winners will be announced at the Tff Awards Night ceremony on April 28, which will be hosted by Gideon Yago and streamed live on TribecaFilm.com. Below is the press release from Tribeca.
Please visit www.tribecafilm.com for more details. The 2011 Festival runs from April 20 – May 1.
2011 Tribeca Film Festival Jury Announced
David O. Russell, David Gordon Green, Dianne Wiest, Souleymane Cissé, Whoopi Goldberg, Paul Dano, Zoe Kazan, Rainn Wilson, Anna Kendrick, Michael Cera, Denis Leary,Atom Egoyan and Fran Lebowitz are Among the 38 Festival Jurors
New York, NY – April 18, 2010 – The Tribeca Film Festival (Tff), presented by American Express, the Founding Sponsor of the Festival, today announced its jurors...
Please visit www.tribecafilm.com for more details. The 2011 Festival runs from April 20 – May 1.
2011 Tribeca Film Festival Jury Announced
David O. Russell, David Gordon Green, Dianne Wiest, Souleymane Cissé, Whoopi Goldberg, Paul Dano, Zoe Kazan, Rainn Wilson, Anna Kendrick, Michael Cera, Denis Leary,Atom Egoyan and Fran Lebowitz are Among the 38 Festival Jurors
New York, NY – April 18, 2010 – The Tribeca Film Festival (Tff), presented by American Express, the Founding Sponsor of the Festival, today announced its jurors...
- 4/20/2011
- by Christopher Clemente
- SoundOnSight
Sometimes it’s good to be called for jury duty.
The Tribeca Film Festival (Tff), presented by American Express, today announced its jurors – 38 lucky individuals, including award-winning filmmakers and screenwriters, celebrated actors, respected journalists and media pioneers divided among six competitive Festival categories.
Together, the six Tff juries will award $175,000 in cash and prizes. Festival winners will also receive a piece of original art as part of the Tribeca Film Festival Artists Awards program.
The Tff Awards Night ceremony on April 28 will be hosted by Gideon Yago, and streamed live on TribecaFilm.com.
Following is a list of all 2011 Festival jurors and their respective categories.
World Competition Categories:
The jurors for the 2011 World Narrative Competition are:
Souleymane Cissé: Noted Malian director; films include the 1995 Cannes Palme d’Or nomineeWaati, 1987 Cannes Jury Prize Winner Brightness and Tell Me Who You Are. Scott Glenn: Actor; films include The Right Stuff,...
The Tribeca Film Festival (Tff), presented by American Express, today announced its jurors – 38 lucky individuals, including award-winning filmmakers and screenwriters, celebrated actors, respected journalists and media pioneers divided among six competitive Festival categories.
Together, the six Tff juries will award $175,000 in cash and prizes. Festival winners will also receive a piece of original art as part of the Tribeca Film Festival Artists Awards program.
The Tff Awards Night ceremony on April 28 will be hosted by Gideon Yago, and streamed live on TribecaFilm.com.
Following is a list of all 2011 Festival jurors and their respective categories.
World Competition Categories:
The jurors for the 2011 World Narrative Competition are:
Souleymane Cissé: Noted Malian director; films include the 1995 Cannes Palme d’Or nomineeWaati, 1987 Cannes Jury Prize Winner Brightness and Tell Me Who You Are. Scott Glenn: Actor; films include The Right Stuff,...
- 4/18/2011
- by admin
- Moving Pictures Network
Sometimes it’s good to be called for jury duty.
The Tribeca Film Festival (Tff), presented by American Express, today announced its jurors – 38 lucky individuals, including award-winning filmmakers and screenwriters, celebrated actors, respected journalists and media pioneers divided among six competitive Festival categories.
Together, the six Tff juries will award $175,000 in cash and prizes. Festival winners will also receive a piece of original art as part of the Tribeca Film Festival Artists Awards program.
The Tff Awards Night ceremony on April 28 will be hosted by Gideon Yago, and streamed live on TribecaFilm.com.
Following is a list of all 2011 Festival jurors and their respective categories.
World Competition Categories:
The jurors for the 2011 World Narrative Competition are:
Souleymane Cissé: Noted Malian director; films include the 1995 Cannes Palme d’Or nomineeWaati, 1987 Cannes Jury Prize Winner Brightness and Tell Me Who You Are. Scott Glenn: Actor; films include The Right Stuff,...
The Tribeca Film Festival (Tff), presented by American Express, today announced its jurors – 38 lucky individuals, including award-winning filmmakers and screenwriters, celebrated actors, respected journalists and media pioneers divided among six competitive Festival categories.
Together, the six Tff juries will award $175,000 in cash and prizes. Festival winners will also receive a piece of original art as part of the Tribeca Film Festival Artists Awards program.
The Tff Awards Night ceremony on April 28 will be hosted by Gideon Yago, and streamed live on TribecaFilm.com.
Following is a list of all 2011 Festival jurors and their respective categories.
World Competition Categories:
The jurors for the 2011 World Narrative Competition are:
Souleymane Cissé: Noted Malian director; films include the 1995 Cannes Palme d’Or nomineeWaati, 1987 Cannes Jury Prize Winner Brightness and Tell Me Who You Are. Scott Glenn: Actor; films include The Right Stuff,...
- 4/18/2011
- by admin
- Moving Pictures Magazine
By Sean O’Connell
Hollywoodnews.com: David O. Russell, Nora Ephron, Rainn Wilson, Paul Dano, Anna Kendrick, Michael Cera, Whoopi Goldberg and Dianne Wiest are some of the celebrity names added to the 2011 Tribeca Film Festival Jury, announced today.
The jurors have been divided among the six competitive Festival categories and will announce the winning films, filmmakers and actors in those categories at the Tff Awards Night ceremony on April 28.
The 2011 Festival runs from April 20 – May 1.
“This year’s jury is made up of a range of accomplished individuals in their respective fields, bringing a fresh and well-rounded perspective,” said Jane Rosenthal, Co-Founder of the Tribeca Film Festival. “It’s an honor to have a jury of such caliber watching and discussing the films in competition this year.”
Following is a list of all 2011 Festival jurors and their respective categories.
World Competition Categories:
The jurors for the 2011 World Narrative Competition...
Hollywoodnews.com: David O. Russell, Nora Ephron, Rainn Wilson, Paul Dano, Anna Kendrick, Michael Cera, Whoopi Goldberg and Dianne Wiest are some of the celebrity names added to the 2011 Tribeca Film Festival Jury, announced today.
The jurors have been divided among the six competitive Festival categories and will announce the winning films, filmmakers and actors in those categories at the Tff Awards Night ceremony on April 28.
The 2011 Festival runs from April 20 – May 1.
“This year’s jury is made up of a range of accomplished individuals in their respective fields, bringing a fresh and well-rounded perspective,” said Jane Rosenthal, Co-Founder of the Tribeca Film Festival. “It’s an honor to have a jury of such caliber watching and discussing the films in competition this year.”
Following is a list of all 2011 Festival jurors and their respective categories.
World Competition Categories:
The jurors for the 2011 World Narrative Competition...
- 4/18/2011
- by Sean O'Connell
- Hollywoodnews.com
David O. Russell, Nora Ephron, Dianne Wiest, Jason Sudeikis, Whoopi Goldberg, Paul Dano, Zoe Kazan, Rainn Wilson, Anna Kendrick, Michael Cera, Denis Leary, Atom Egoyan and Fran Lebowitz are among the 38 jurors for this year’s Tribeca Film Festival, which runs from April 20 to May 1. “This year’s jury is made up of a range of accomplished individuals in their respective fields, bringing a fresh and well-rounded perspective,” said Jane Rosenthal, Co-Founder of the Tribeca Film Festival, in a statement. “It’s an honor to have a jury of such caliber watching and discussing the films in competition this year.
- 4/18/2011
- by Jeff Labrecque
- EW - Inside Movies
In his 2000 feature debut "Fighter," doc filmmaker Amir Bar-Lev followed two Czech Holocaust survivors as they revisit a notorious labor camp, one of whom begins poking holes in the other man's narrative. As the director himself explains: "It's about the tension between two friends when one of them begins to question how much of the story has been imposed as an afterthought."
Seven years later in his controversial but acclaimed "My Kid Could Paint That," Bar-Lev investigated a Binghamton, NY family whose precocious toddler Marla Olmstead had been vetted by the media as an art-star prodigy. Bar-Lev revealed the facts to be a little sketchy after Marla's parents handed over the storytelling reins to the filmmaker, then tried to take them back: "A tug of war ensues between who controls the story. Is it mine to tell?"
As diverse as his films have been, it's easy to see that Bar-Lev...
Seven years later in his controversial but acclaimed "My Kid Could Paint That," Bar-Lev investigated a Binghamton, NY family whose precocious toddler Marla Olmstead had been vetted by the media as an art-star prodigy. Bar-Lev revealed the facts to be a little sketchy after Marla's parents handed over the storytelling reins to the filmmaker, then tried to take them back: "A tug of war ensues between who controls the story. Is it mine to tell?"
As diverse as his films have been, it's easy to see that Bar-Lev...
- 8/19/2010
- by Aaron Hillis
- ifc.com
Harvey Weinstein is the new champion of late Iraq War hero Pat Tillman.
In a deal that has been in the works since the film's world premiere at Sundance two weeks ago, the Weinstein Co. has finally nailed down details on its acquisition of North American theatrical, DVD and pay TV rights to the competition documentary "The Tillman Story." Directed by Amir Bar-Lev, the doc is a searing indictment of how the U.S. military handled news of Tillman's 2004 death by friendly fire in Afghanistan.
The Weinstein Co., which plans to release the film this year, also acquired all rights in English-language territories. A&E IndieFilms, which produced the doc, will follow the film's theatrical and home video release with a television broadcast premiere.
Several bidders, including Sony Pictures Classics and Magnolia, expressed interest in the film, which delves into the way the military turned Tillman's death into a propaganda...
In a deal that has been in the works since the film's world premiere at Sundance two weeks ago, the Weinstein Co. has finally nailed down details on its acquisition of North American theatrical, DVD and pay TV rights to the competition documentary "The Tillman Story." Directed by Amir Bar-Lev, the doc is a searing indictment of how the U.S. military handled news of Tillman's 2004 death by friendly fire in Afghanistan.
The Weinstein Co., which plans to release the film this year, also acquired all rights in English-language territories. A&E IndieFilms, which produced the doc, will follow the film's theatrical and home video release with a television broadcast premiere.
Several bidders, including Sony Pictures Classics and Magnolia, expressed interest in the film, which delves into the way the military turned Tillman's death into a propaganda...
- 2/5/2010
- by By Jay A. Fernandez and Gregg Goldstein
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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