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Gotham Independent Film Awards 2013
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The 23rd Annual Gotham Independent Film Awards, presented by the Independent Filmmaker Project, were held on December 2, 2013. The nominees were announced on October 24, 2013. The ceremony was hosted by Nick Kroll. It is the first Gotham Awards ceremony where the awards for best actor and best actress were given out. Winners and nominees Special awards Spotlight on Women Filmmakers "Live the Dream" Grant * Gita Pullapilly – ''Beneath the Harvest Sky'' ** Afia Nathaniel – ''Dukhtar'' ** Deb Shoval – ''AWOL'' Gotham Tributes * James Gandolfini * Richard Linklater * Katherine Oliver * Forest Whitaker References External links * 2013 film awards 2013 File:2013 Events Collage V2.png, From left, clockwise: Edward Snowden becomes internationally famous for leaking classified NSA wiretapping information; Typhoon Haiyan kills over 6,000 in the Philippines and Southeast Asia; The Dhaka garment fa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nick Kroll
Nicholas Kroll (born June 5, 1978) is an American actor, voice actor, comedian, writer, and producer. He is known for creating and starring in the Comedy Central series ''Kroll Show'', ''The Oh, Hello Show'', the FX comedy series ''The League'', and starring in and co-creating the animated Netflix series '' Big Mouth''. He has also acted or voice-acted in films such as ''Adult Beginners'', ''Sausage Party'', '' Loving'', ''Sing'', '' Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie'', '' The House'', ''Uncle Drew'', ''Operation Finale'', ''The Secret Life of Pets 2'', and ''The Addams Family''. Early life Kroll was born in Rye, New York, on June 5, 1978, to Lynn and Jules Kroll. His father is a billionaire businessman who founded the corporate investigations and risk consulting firm Kroll Inc. The youngest child in the family, Kroll has a brother, Jeremy, and two sisters, Vanessa and Dana. He grew up in a Conservative Jewish family, and attended the Solomon Schechter School of Wes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Crash Reel
''The Crash Reel'' is a documentary film directed by Lucy Walker which premiered as the Opening Night Gala film on 19 January 2013 at the Sundance Film Festival. Through 20 years of sports and verite footage, ''The Crash Reel'' chronicles the rivalry between Kevin Pearce and Shaun White which culminates in Kevin's life-changing crash and later comeback. The film also showcases the Pearce family, including Kevin's father glass-blower Simon Pearce and Kevin's brother David C. Pearce who describes his struggle to accept his Down syndrome. The film also premiered at the X Games The X Games are an annual extreme sports event organized, produced and broadcast by ESPN. Coverage is also shown on ESPN's sister network, ABC. The inaugural X Games were held during the summer of 1995 in Providence and Newport, Rhode Island, ... on January 23, 2013 in Aspen as the first ever movie to play as a featured part of the event. Soundtrack Transcribed from the ending credits. Referenc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gotham Independent Film Award For Breakthrough Performer
The Gotham Independent Film Award for Breakthrough Performer is one of the annual Gotham Independent Film Awards. It was first awarded in 1998, with Sonja Sohn and Saul Williams being the first recipients of the award for their roles as Lauren Bell and Ray Joshua in ''Slam Slam, SLAM or SLAMS may refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media Fictional elements * S.L.A.M. (Strategic Long-Range Artillery Machine), a fictional weapon in the ''G.I. Joe'' universe * SLAMS (Space-Land-Air Missile Shield), a fictional anti-ball ...'', respectively. The category was called Gotham Independent Film Award for Breakthrough Actor until 2021. Winners and nominees 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s Notes References {{Gotham Independent Film Award for Breakthrough Actor Breakthrough Performer Awards for young actors Awards established in 1998 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sun Don't Shine
''Sun Don't Shine'' is a 2012 independent thriller film written and directed by Amy Seimetz and starring Kate Lyn Sheil and Kentucker Audley. It first premiered on March 10, 2012 at the South by Southwest Film Festival, where it won a special jury award. The film was released in a limited release and through video on demand on April 26, 2013, by Factory25. Plot Crystal (Kate Lyn Sheil) and Leo (Kentucker Audley) are a couple on the run after Crystal murdered her husband when he accused her of cheating on him with Leo. Leo tries to help the weak and needy Crystal by taking them to St. Petersburg, Florida where they hope to ditch the body and he hopes to get help from a friend that Crystal suspects is one of his ex-girlfriends. When they arrive Leo leaves Crystal at a campsite and goes to spend the evening with his ex. Afraid of being alone Crystal goes to the ex's house where she sees Leo kissing her and attacks them both, threatening them with a knife. Leo manages to get Crystal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amy Seimetz
Amy Lynne Seimetz is an American actress and filmmaker. She has appeared in several productions, including AMC's '' The Killing'', HBO's ''Family Tree'', and films like ''Upstream Color'', '' Alien: Covenant'', ''Pet Sematary'', and ''No Sudden Move''. In addition to her acting career, she has directed, written and produced several films, including 2012's ''Sun Don't Shine'' and 2020's ''She Dies Tomorrow''. In 2015, she co-wrote, co-directed and executive produced the Starz series ''The Girlfriend Experience'', based on the Steven Soderbergh film of the same name, which was released to positive reviews and critical acclaim. Early life and education Seimetz grew up in the Tampa-St. Petersburg area, and briefly attended film school at the Florida State University before moving to Los Angeles. There, she worked as a nanny, a waitress, and a seamstress while learning filmmaking. Career Seimetz began her film career by producing and directing short and independent films, including ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Concussion (2013 Film)
''Concussion'' is a 2013 American drama film written and directed by Stacie Passon and starring Robin Weigert. Although not autobiographical, the story was partially inspired by Passon herself suffering a mild concussion, in the same manner depicted in the film, shortly before she began writing the screenplay."Blow to the Head=A Hit at Sundance" '' New Jersey Monthly'', February 20, 2013. Synopsis Abby Ableman is a 42-year-old apartment flipper and |
Stacie Passon
Stacie Passon (born October 1, 1969) is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer whose debut film ''Concussion'' premiered at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival and subsequently won a Teddy Award Jury Prize at the 2013 Berlin International Film Festival. Personal life Passon was born in Detroit, Michigan. She is Jewish. She attended Columbia College Chicago, from which she graduated in 1993. Career Passon began her career as a commercial director and producer. Her 2013 film ''Concussion'' garnered Passon nominations for the Gotham Independent Film Award for Breakthrough Director and the Independent Spirit Award for Best First Feature, and the film won a GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Film – Limited Release. Passon has directed episodes of the Primetime Emmy Award-winning comedy series ''Transparent.''. In 2016, she executive produced the comedy film ''Women Who Kill''. She directed the film adaptation of the Shirley Jackson novel ''We Have Always Lived in the Cas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blue Caprice
''Blue Caprice'' is a 2013 American independent drama film directed by Alexandre Moors, and based on the 2002 D.C. sniper attacks. The film stars Isaiah Washington and Tequan Richmond as the perpetrators of the attacks, John Allen Muhammad and Lee Malvo, respectively, although the two are only referred to by their first names. It recounts how Lee, a lone teenager, was drawn into the shadow of John, who served as a father figure to him, and how they eventually began their killing spree. ''Blue Caprice'' also stars Joey Lauren Adams, Tim Blake Nelson and Leo Fitzpatrick. It was written by R.F.I. Porto. It debuted at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival. The film was released in theaters on September 13, 2013. Plot Lee (Tequan Richmond) moves to the United States from Antigua by himself; his mother cannot move due to her job. As a lone teenager, Lee comes in contact with John (Isaiah Washington). John is living with his three children: one daughter and two sons. After spending some ti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alexandre Moors
Alexandre Moors (born 1972) is a French director, writer and editor. Early life Alexandre Moors is a French filmmaker born in Suresnes in 1972. As a teenager, he was an active member of the Parisian "graffiti" scene before attending Penninghen School and then the Arts Decos’ (ENSAD). He left Paris for New York City in 1998 where he has since worked as graphic designer, director and artistic director. Career He has directed several music video for singers like Miley Cyrus, Christina Aguilera, Chris Brown, Tyga, Big Sean, Kendrick Lamar Kendrick Lamar Duckworth (born June 17, 1987) is an American rapper and songwriter. Known for his progressive musical styles and socially conscious songwriting, he is often considered one of the most influential hip hop artists of his generat ..., and Jennifer Lopez. Filmography References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Moors, Alexandre 1972 births Living people French film directors French film editors French music video d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gimme The Loot (film)
''Gimme the Loot'' is a 2012 American comedy film written and directed by Adam Leon. The film competed in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival. It won the Grand Jury Prize at the South by Southwest Film Festival, SXSW Film Festival in 2012. It was released on March 22, 2013, in the U.S. Cast * Ty Hickson as Malcolm * Tashiana Washington as Sophia * Zoë Lescaze as Ginnie * Meeko as Champion * Sam Soghor as Lenny * Joshua Rivera as Rico Release After premiering at SXSW, Gimme the Loot was picked up for distribution by IFC Films/Sundance Selects in the U.S. It was officially “presented” in its release by Oscar-winning filmmaker Jonathan Demme. The movie made its international premiere at the Cannes Film Festival and went on to play at numerous festivals around the world, including the London Film Festival, Deauville American Film Festival, and the Los Angeles Film Festival. It was released theatrically in France by Diaphana in January 2013, IFC Films/ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adam Leon
Adam Leon is an American film director and writer working in New York City. His first feature film, ''Gimme the Loot (film), Gimme the Loot'', won the Grand Jury Prize at South by Southwest and premiered internationally at the Cannes Film Festival (Un Certain Regard) in 2012. Leon’s second feature, ''Tramps (2016 film), Tramps'', premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2016, where Netflix acquired worldwide rights. His newest film, ''Italian Studies (film), Italian Studies'', stars Vanessa Kirby. Leon's films have received critical acclaim. Biography Born and raised in Manhattan, Leon attended Hunter College High School and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania. He worked as a production assistant and as a coordinator at various film festivals. During this time, he directed several shorts and music videos, including co-directing and co-writing the short film Killer, which premiered at the New Directors/New Films festival in 2009. The short featured the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gotham Independent Film Award For Breakthrough Director
The Bingham Ray Breakthrough Director Award is one of the annual Gotham Independent Film Awards and honors feature film directorial debuts. Named after Bingham Ray since 2013, the breakthrough director award was first given in 1991 as the Open Palm Award, with Jennie Livingston being the first recipient of the award, for her work in '' Paris Is Burning''. From 1991 to 1996 only the winner was announced, since 1997, a set of 5 to 6 nominees is presented annually. Winners and nominees 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s See also *John Cassavetes Award *Independent Spirit Award for Best First Feature The Independent Spirit Award for Best First Feature is one of the annual Independent Spirit Awards. It is usually given to the director (or directors) and producer (or producers). The "first feature" designation is applied to the director not the p ... References {{Gotham Independent Film Award for Breakthrough Director 1991 establishments in New York City Awards established in 1991 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |