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List Of San Diego International Film Festival Award Winners
The San Diego International Film Festival is an independent film festival held annually in San Diego. The festival's top honorary award is the Gregory Peck Award for Cinematic Excellence that has been presented at the festival by the family of Gregory Peck since 2014. The festival also presents the Chris Brinker Award to first time directors. Those and other honorary and competitive awards presented by and at the festival are here organized by year and by award. Film Competition Award Winners By Year SDiFF2022 Oct 19-23, 2022 * Artistic Director's Award: ''American Murderer'' (dir. Matthew Gentile) * Best Gala Film: ''The Banshees of Inisherin'' * Best Feature Film: ''Freedom's Path'' * Best Documentary: ''With This Breath I Fly'' * Best International Feature: ''The Woman In the White Car'' * Best Drama Feature: ''What We Do Next'' * Best Comedy Feature: ''Róise & Frank'' * Best Women's Film Series: ''The Moon & Back'' * Best Ensemble Cast: ''Bleecker'' * Best Short Do ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
San Diego International Film Festival
The San Diego International Film Festival (SDIFF) is an independent film festival in San Diego, California produced by the non-profit San Diego Film Foundation. The main event has traditionally been held annually in the autumn at venues in the Gaslamp Quarter, La Jolla and Balboa Park. The festival hosts celebrity awards banquets, panel discussions, retrospectives, parties, premieres and contemporary independent narrative, documentary and short film screenings. Competitive juried categories vary year to year and have included foreign language, animated, Native American, military, social justice, equestrian, thrillers and local films made in San Diego. Special advanced screenings for VIP members and educational programs for San Diego area high schools are held year round in addition to an annual formal "Oscar watch party" in the winter. History The San Diego International Film Festival and its non-profit foundation were founded in 2001 by event planner Robin Laatz and he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stephanie Soechtig
Stephanie Soechtig is an American director and filmmaker who is known for documentaries such as '' Tapped'' (2009), '' Fed Up'' (2014), ''Under the Gun'' (2016) and ''The Devil We Know'' (2018). Education Soechtig earned her BA in Broadcast Journalism from the New York University. She later studied at Western Connecticut State University. Career Soechtig was a co-founder of Atlas Films, a production company that produced documentary films on social issues, along with Michael Walrath and his wife, Michelle Walrath. They produced '' Tapped'' in 2009, which she co-directed with Jason Lindsey. She directed, wrote and produced the feature length documentary film, '' Fed Up'', in 2014. Soechtig directed ''Under the Gun'' in collaboration with Katie Couric, who also worked with her on ''Tapped'' and ''Fed Up''. ''Under the Gun'' was a "Sundance favorite". According to ''The Guardian'', it provided an "in-depth look at the ways gun control advocates have tried to counteract the power ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
100 Days To Live
''100 Days to Live'' is a 2019 American crime thriller film written and directed by Ravin Gandhi. Heidi Johanningmeier stars as Dr. Rebecca Church, whose fiancée Gabriel Weeks (Colin Egglesfield) is kidnapped by a serial killer (Gideon Emery). It premiered at the 2019 San Diego International Film Festival and was released on digital platforms and DVD on February 2, 2021. ''100 Days to Live'' was later acquired by Amazon Prime for a May 3, 2021 release. Plot Dr. Rebecca Church (Heidi Johanningmeier) has devoted her life to suicide prevention after her mother killed herself when Rebecca was nine. After Rebecca's new fiancée Gabriel Weeks (Colin Egglesfield) is kidnapped, Rebecca finds a photo album entitled "Gabriel Was Saved." The police inform Rebecca that the perpetrator is a serial killer dubbed "The Savior," who stalks and photographs his victims for 100 days before kidnapping and executing them. Detective Jack Byers (Yancey Arias) informs Rebecca that the Savior is targeti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Randall Batinkoff
Randall Matthew Batinkoff (born October 16, 1968) is an American actor, known for his roles in the films '' For Keeps'', ''School Ties'', and ''Higher Learning''. Early life and education Batinkoff was born in Monticello, New York, the son of Barbara (née Carnel) and Barry Batinkoff, a photographer. He was raised near Ferndale, New York. His sister is event planner Stephanie Winston Wolkoff. After his parents divorced, his mother remarried to Bruce Winston, the son of jeweler Harry Winston. Batinkoff attended Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts and Brown University in Rhode Island, receiving a Bachelor of Arts in international relations. Career Batinkoff made his television debut in a 1974 commercial, after an agent spotted him at a toy store. He appeared in several made-for-television films in the 1980s, such as ''The Stepford Children'', before being cast opposite teen starlet Molly Ringwald in the 1988 comedy, '' For Keeps''. He starred as Terrance Dean on the short-l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marie-Hélène Cousineau
Marie-Hélène Cousineau is a Canadian film director and producer."Cinq questions à... Marie-Hélène Cousineau" '' La Presse'', October 18, 2013. Originally from , she moved to , (now in |
The Steed
''The Steed'' is a 2019 Mongolian drama film directed by Erdenebileg Ganbold. It was selected as the Mongolian entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 92nd Academy Awards, but it was not nominated. It won the Best Feature Film award at the 2019 San Diego International Film Festival. Plot As the Russian Revolution spills into Mongolia, a boy seeks to be reunited with his horse. Cast * Erdenebileg Ganbold as Erdene * Ariunbold E. as Chuluun (Boy) * Enkhtuul G. as Mother * Tserendagva Purevdorj as Morin Khuur Craftsman * Mendbayar Dagvadorj as Morin Khuur Craftsman's Wife * Vasiliy Mishchenko as Russian Farmer * Aidos Bektemir as Kazakh Herdsman * Nurlan Alimzhanov as Kazakh Herdsman's Son * Tserenbold Tsegmid as Chief Gongor (as Tsegmed Tserenbold) * Yalalt Namsrai as Baarai * Todgerel Erdenetuya as Badarchin * Altangerel G. as Horseman * Purevdorj J. as Shaman * Aleksandr Kalashnik as Russian Fugitive * Oleg Naumov as Russian Soldier * Akniet Belasar as Kazakh Dau ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joey Travolta 2018
Joey may refer to: People *Joey (name) Animals * Joey (marsupial), an infant marsupial * Joey, a Blue-fronted Amazon parrot who was one of the Blue Peter pets Film and television * ''Joey'' (1977 film), an American film directed by Horace Jackson * ''Joey'' (1985 film), a German horror film directed by Roland Emmerich * ''Joey'' (1986 film), an American film directed by Joseph Ellison * ''Joey'' (1997 film), an Australian film directed by Ian Barry * ''Joey'' (TV series), a spin-off of the popular ''Friends'' television series Music * ''Joey'' (album), 2014 album by Danish singer Joey Moe * "Joey" (Bob Dylan song), from the 1976 album ''Desire'' * "Joey" (Concrete Blonde song), a song by Concrete Blonde from their 1990 album ''Bloodletting'' * "Joey" (Sugarland song), by Sugarland from their 2008 album ''Love on the Inside'' * "Joey", a 1954 song by Betty Madigan * "Joey", a song by Bon Jovi from their 2002 album ''Bounce'' Sports * Joey, a type of return in picklebal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nomadland (film)
''Nomadland'' is a 2020 American drama film written, produced, edited and directed by Chloé Zhao. Based on the 2017 nonfiction book '' Nomadland: Surviving America in the Twenty-First Century'' by Jessica Bruder, it stars Frances McDormand as a widow who leaves to travel around the United States in her van as a nomad. David Strathairn also stars in a supporting role. A number of real-life nomads appear as fictionalized versions of themselves, including Linda May, Swankie and Bob Wells. ''Nomadland'' premiered on September 11, 2020, at the Venice Film Festival, where it won the Golden Lion. It also won the People's Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival. It had a one-week streaming limited release on December 4, 2020, and was distributed by Searchlight Pictures in selected IMAX theaters in the United States on January 29, 2021, and simultaneously in theaters, and streaming digitally on Hulu, on February 19, 2021. The film was a box office success, grossing $3 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The MisEducation Of Bindu
''The MisEducation of Bindu'' is a 2019 American independent comedy film directed by Prarthana Mohan and starring David Arquette, Megan Suri and Priyanka Bose. Mark Duplass and Jay Duplass served as executive producers. Cast * Megan Suri as Bindu Chaudry *Philip Labes as Peter *Gordon Winarick as Sam *Priyanka Bose as Kasturi *David Arquette as Bill Production Principal photography took place in Broad Ripple High School. Release The film screened in the narrative competition at the San Diego International Film Festival. Accolades The film won the Indiana Spotlight Award at the 2019 Heartland International Film Festival. Prarthana Mohan won the Chris Brinker Award given to first time directors at the San Diego International Film Festival The San Diego International Film Festival (SDIFF) is an independent film festival in San Diego, California produced by the non-profit San Diego Film Foundation. The main event has traditionally been held annually in the autumn at ven ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stephen Kunken
Stephen Michael Kunken (born c. 1971) is an American actor. He is known for the roles of Ari Spyros on Showtime's '' Billions'' and Commander Putnam on Hulu's ''The Handmaid's Tale''. His film work includes work with Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg, Woody Allen, Paul Greengrass, Ang Lee, Barry Levinson, Ron Howard and others. Graduating with top honors from The Juilliard School Kunken has an extensive and celebrated theater career appearing on Broadway in 7 different Productions and countless off-Broadway and Regional productions. He is most readily known for playing Andy Fastow in the Broadway play ''Enron'', for which he received a Tony Award nomination for Featured Actor in a Play. Other Broadway credits include '' Frost/Nixon'' and ''Rock 'n' Roll'. Early life and education Kunken was raised on Long Island in Upper Brookville, New York. His father is a dentist and his mother is a former grade school teacher. Kunken received a B.A. degree from Tufts University in 1993. He is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brahmanand S (born 1954), Indian footballer
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Brahmanand may refer to: * Swami Brahmananda (1863–1922), Ramakrishna Mission * Brahmanand Swami, Swaminarayan Sampraday * Brahmanand Maharaj (1859–1919), Disciple of Sri Brahmachaithanya Maharaj Gondavalekar * Brahmanand Mandal (born 1947), Bihari politician * Brahmanand Sankhwalkar Brahmanand Sagoon Kamat Sankhwalkar (born 6 March 1954) is a former Indian footballer and a captain of the Indian team from 1983 to 1986, who played as a goalkeeper. Considered one of India's best goalkeepers, he had 25-year playing career. H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
MLK/FBI
''MLK/FBI'' is a 2020 American documentary film directed by Sam Pollard (known for co-directing the 1987 Oscar-nominated ''Eyes on the Prize''), from a screenplay by Benjamin Hedin and Laura Tomaselli. It follows Martin Luther King Jr. as he is investigated and harassed by J. Edgar Hoover's Federal Bureau of Investigation. Synopsis The film explores the investigation and harassment of Martin Luther King Jr. by J. Edgar Hoover and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, through newly declassified documents. Interviews from Beverly Gage, David J. Garrow, Andrew Young, Donna Murch, James Comey, Clarence Jones, Charles Knox and Marc Perrusquia also appear in the film - the interviews are presented largely as voiceover; some of the interviewees briefly appear on camera at the end of the film. Much of the documentary utilizes archival footage of MLK between 1955 and 1968, the years of his work as a civil rights activist. It is largely chronological, showing a young MLK from 1963 until 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
