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40th Independent Spirit Awards
The 40th Film Independent Spirit Awards, honoring the best independent films and television series of 2024, was presented by Film Independent on February 22, 2025. The ceremony took place at the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, California, and was hosted by American actress and comedian Aidy Bryant for the second year in a row; Bryant's hosting stint the previous year was widely praised and made headlines. For the third consecutive year, the ceremony was streamed live on the YouTube channels of both IMDb and Film Independent, and across other social platforms. The nominations were announced live via YouTube on December 4, 2024. ''Anora'' and ''I Saw the TV Glow'' led the film nominations with five each, followed by ''Dìdi'' with four. ''Shōgun (2024 TV series), Shōgun'' received the most television nominations with five, followed by ''Baby Reindeer'' and ''English Teacher (TV series), English Teacher'' with four apiece. Winners and nominees Film Films with multiple ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Santa Monica Pier
The Santa Monica Pier is a large double-jointed pier at the foot of Colorado Avenue in Santa Monica, California, United States. It contains a small amusement park, concession stands, and areas for views and fishing. Attractions Pacific Park The pier contains Pacific Park, a family amusement park with its solar panelled Ferris wheel. The brightly lit wheel can be seen from a distance and has been turned off during the Earth Hour observance. Other attractions It also has an original carousel hippodrome from the 1920s, the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium operated by Heal the Bay, shops, entertainers, a video arcade, a trapeze school, pubs, and restaurants. The pier's west end is a popular location for anglers. The pier is a venue for outdoor concerts, movies, and other activities. History Santa Monica has had several piers; however, the current Santa Monica Pier is made up of two adjoining piers that long had separate owners. The long, narrow Municipal Pier opened Sept ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
English Teacher (TV Series)
''English Teacher'' is an American sitcom television series created by Brian Jordan Alvarez, who stars as main character Evan Marquez. The cast also includes Stephanie Koenig, Enrico Colantoni, and Sean Patton. The series premiered on September 2, 2024, on FX. It received generally positive reviews from critics. In February 2025, ''English Teacher'' was renewed for a second season. Premise High school teacher Evan Marquez finds himself at the intersection of professional, political, and personal aspects of working at a high school. Cast and characters Main * Brian Jordan Alvarez as Evan Marquez, an English teacher at Morrison-Hensley High School * Stephanie Koenig as Gwen Sanders, a fellow teacher and Evan's best friend * Enrico Colantoni as Grant Moretti, the principal of the high school * Sean Patton as Markie Hillridge, the gym teacher and athletic director at the high school Recurring * Carmen Christopher as Rick Santana, the school counselor at the high school * Jordan Fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nickel Boys
''Nickel Boys'' is a 2024 American historical drama film based on the 2019 novel ''The Nickel Boys'' by Colson Whitehead. It was directed by RaMell Ross, who wrote the screenplay with Joslyn Barnes. Starring Ethan Herisse, Brandon Wilson, Hamish Linklater, Fred Hechinger, Daveed Diggs, Jimmie Fails, and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, the story follows two African-American boys, Elwood (Herisse) and Turner (Wilson), who are sent to an abusive reform school in 1960s Florida. The film is inspired by the Dozier School for Boys, a now-closed Florida reform school notorious for its abusive treatment of students. The film was shot from a first-person point-of-view, with filming taking place in Louisiana in late 2022. It premiered at the 51st Telluride Film Festival on August 30, 2024, and had a limited theatrical release by Amazon MGM Studios on December 13, 2024. It was named one of the top 10 films of 2024 by the American Film Institute and received numerous accolades, including the awar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emma Stone
Emily Jean Stone (born November 6, 1988), known professionally as Emma Stone, is an American actress. She is the recipient of various accolades, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, and a Golden Globe Award. In 2017, she was the world's highest-paid actress and named by ''Time'' magazine as one of the 100 most influential people in the world. Born and raised in Scottsdale, Arizona, Stone began acting as a child in a theater production of ''The Wind in the Willows'' in 2000. As a teenager, she relocated to Los Angeles and made her television debut in '' In Search of the New Partridge Family'' (2004), a reality show that produced only an unsold pilot. After small television roles, she appeared in a series of well-received teen comedy films, such as '' Superbad'' (2007), '' Zombieland'' (2009), and '' Easy A'' (2010). The last of these was Stone's first leading role, earning her a nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress. Following this breakthr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dave McCary
David Lawrence McCary (born July 2, 1985) is an American comedian, writer, and director. From 2013 to 2019, he served as a segment director for '' Saturday Night Live'' and was also the main director for the first two seasons of the popular web series '' Epic Rap Battles of History''. During college he formed sketch comedy group Good Neighbor. He is married to actress Emma Stone, with whom he has a daughter. Early life McCary lived with his childhood friend Kyle Mooney while Mooney attended the University of Southern California but dropped out after his second year. It was there that McCary met future Good Neighbor members Nick Rutherford and Beck Bennett. Career Good Neighbor In 2007, McCary came together with Kyle Mooney, Beck Bennett, and Nick Rutherford to form the sketch comedy group Good Neighbor. Prior to landing on ''SNL'', Good Neighbor had just finished filming a Comedy Central pilot, ''The Good Neighbor Show'', that was produced by Will Ferrell and Adam McKay ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sean Baker (filmmaker)
Sean Baker (born February 26, 1971) is an American film director, cinematographer, producer, screenwriter and editor. He is best known for the independent feature films '' Starlet'', ''Tangerine'', '' The Florida Project'' and '' Red Rocket'', as well as his involvement in the Fox/ IFC puppet sitcom '' Greg the Bunny'' and its spin-offs. Baker has received several film critics awards, a Filmmaker on the Edge Award and nominations for six Independent Spirit Awards, winning one in 2012. Early life and education Baker was born and raised in Summit, New Jersey. His mother was a teacher and his father was a patent attorney who once represented the director and his production company in 2005. He has a sister who is a professional synth-pop musician and production designer who has contributed to his films in both capacities. He became obsessed with homemade movies at a young age when his mother took him to see Universal Monster films being projected at the local library. Baker ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Independent Spirit Award For Best Director
The Film Independent's Spirit Award for Best Director is one of the annual Independent Spirit Awards. It was first presented in 1985 with Joel Coen and Martin Scorsese being the first winners of the category for ''Blood Simple'' and '' After Hours'', respectively. Directors Barry Jenkins, Tom McCarthy, Joel Coen and Alexander Payne are the only winners who have received this award more than once, with two wins each. Tom Haynes holds the record of most nominations with six, followed by Gus Van Sant with five. Martha Coolidge was the first female director to win the award, receiving it in 1991. Winners and nominees 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s Multiple nominations (3 or more) *Todd Haynes: 6 * Gus van Sant: 5 *Ang Lee: 4 *Alexander Payne: 4 *Joel Coen: 3 (one with Ethan Coen) *Richard Linklater: 3 *Jeff Nichols: 3 *Paul Schrader: 3 *Steven Soderbergh: 3 *Oliver Stone: 3 Multiple wins *Barry Jenkins: 2 * Tom McCarthy: 2 *Joel Coen: 2 (one in a tie with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Independent Spirit Award For Best Film
The Independent Spirit Award for Best Film (or Best Feature) is one of the annual Independent Spirit Awards, presented to recognize the best in independent filmmaking, it was first awarded in 1985 with Martin Scorsese's film '' After Hours'' being the first recipient of the award. Criteria In order to be considered as an independent film and therefore being eligible to this category, nomination committees base their decision on four criteria, "uniqueness of vision, original, provocative subject matter, percentage of financing from independent sources and economy of means"; the latter refers to a budget ceiling of $22.5 million. In the following lists, the first titles listed are winners. These are also in bold and in blue background; those not in bold are nominees. Winners and nominees Note *≠ indicates the winning film is also an Academy Award for Best Picture winner *° indicates the winning film is also an Academy Award for Best Picture The Academy Award for Best Picture ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gints Zilbalodis In January 2025
Gints is a given name. Notable people with the given name include: *Gints Bude (born 1971), Latvian fashion designer *Gints Freimanis (born 1985), Latvian footballer *Gints Gabrāns (born 1970), Latvian artist *Gints Gilis (born 1970), Latvian footballer *Gints Meija Gints Meija (born September 4, 1987) is a Latvian professional ice hockey winger currently playing for Dinamo Riga of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). He previously played for EHC Black Wings Linz of the Austrian Hockey League The ICE Hock ... (born 1987), Latvian ice hockey player {{given name Latvian masculine given names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yuval Abraham (Dokumentarfilmpreis, Berlinale 2024) (cropped)
Yuval Abraham (; born 1995) is an Israeli investigative journalist, film director, and Arabic–Hebrew translator. He rose to international prominence when he co-directed the Oscar–winning documentary ''No Other Land'' (2024) about the Israel Defense Forces and settler violence in the West Bank and gave a pro-equality speech at the 2024 Berlinale. Biography Based in Jerusalem, Abraham was born to an Israeli middle-class family in the southern city of Beersheba. He is of Mizrahi Jewish and Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry; his Jewish Yemenite grandfather was a fluent Palestinian Arabic speaker. One of his grandmothers was born in an Italian concentration camp in Libya, and one of his grandfathers lost most of his family in the Holocaust. At 19, Abraham was enlisted and assigned to the Israel Defense Forces's Intelligence Corps, but he never assumed his role: after a week in training, he refused to serve for political and personal reasons and decided to leave the army. The proces ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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