CAA has signed director Saim Sadiq, who helmed “Joyland,” Pakistan’s official entry for the 95th Academy Awards.
Sadiq was named one ofin recognition of the film, which marks his debut feature. “Joyland” made its world premiere at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival — becoming the first Pakistani film to debut at the fest — where it was awarded the Un Certain Regard jury prize and the Queer Palm. The film has also been nominated for best international film at the 2023 Independent Spirit Awards and made history as Pakistan’s first film to be shortlisted for best international feature film at the Academy Awards.
“Initially, it was a bit overwhelming, because when the news came out about Cannes and then the award particularly, it was a bit jarring for me because I was like, ‘I’m not sure how this film’s going to be received,’” Sadiq toldFollowing Cannes, “Joyland” screened at dozens of film festivals, including last month’s Sundance Film Festival, and won numerous awards, such as the young cinema award at the Asia Pacific Screen Awards; best ensemble at the Bangkok World Film Festival; and named best...
Österreich Neuesten Nachrichten, Österreich Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Kristin Cavallari Signs With CAAThe signing comes ahead of an April launch for her new book, 'Truly Simple: 140 Healthy Recipes for Weekday Cooking,' from Rodale Books.
Weiterlesen »
Machine Gun Kelly, Megan Fox spend Valentine’s Day together amid split rumorsThe “Make Up Sex” singer, 32, and “Transformers” star, 36, were photographed sitting next to each other in a car Tuesday, a day after being seen at a counselor’s offic…
Weiterlesen »
Kyiv clamors for fighter jets as war nears ‘critical’ phaseBy LORNE COOK (Associated Press) BRUSSELS (AP) — Ukraine on Tuesday renewed its appeal to Western countries for fighter jets to help frustrate Moscow’s invasion, as senior defense offic…
Weiterlesen »
Elliot Page’s Queer Cheer Drama ‘Backspot’ Starts Shooting in Canada (EXCLUSIVE)Principal photography has kicked off on “Backspot,” the upcoming queer cheerleading film starring Devery Jacobs (“Reservation Dogs”) and newcomer Kudakwashe Rutendo as the leads. It will mark helme…
Weiterlesen »
Kristin Cavallari Signs With CAAThe signing comes ahead of an April launch for her new book, 'Truly Simple: 140 Healthy Recipes for Weekday Cooking,' from Rodale Books.
Weiterlesen »
‘Beverly Hills Cop: Axel Foley’ Director Mark Molloy Signs With WMEEXCLUSIVE: Australian award-winning director Mark Molloy has signed with WME. Molloy most recently wrapped production on his feature directorial debut, ‘Beverly Hills Cop: Axel Foley,’ starring Eddie Murphy, Joseph Gordon Levitt and Kevin Bacon for Netflix
Weiterlesen »