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| Rashaad Ernesto Green “Images courtesy of Getty Images and Film Independent” |
Harlem based filmmaker Rashaad Ernesto Green ("Premature") has been awarded the 2020 Someone to Watch Award given by Film Independent Spirit Awards.
The award that Green earned recognizes talented filmmakers of singular vision who have not yet received appropriate recognition.
The award is in its 26th year and includes a $25,000 unrestricted grant presented by Bulleit Frontier Whiskey, a brand committed to celebrating those pushing the boundaries of their craft. Let me be crystal clear that Green had stiff competition. The finalists for the award were Ash Mayfair, director of “The Third Wife” and Joe Talbot, director of “The Last Black Man in San Francisco.”
The award is in its 26th year and includes a $25,000 unrestricted grant presented by Bulleit Frontier Whiskey, a brand committed to celebrating those pushing the boundaries of their craft. Let me be crystal clear that Green had stiff competition. The finalists for the award were Ash Mayfair, director of “The Third Wife” and Joe Talbot, director of “The Last Black Man in San Francisco.”
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Rashaad Ernesto Green “Images courtesy of Getty Images and Film Independent”
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In Los Angeles, last week, four filmmaker grants were wine and dined at the Spirit Awards Nominee Brunch which was held at BOA Steakhouse in West Hollywood. Director and Project Involve Fellow Jon M. Chu (“In the Heights,” “Crazy Rich Asians”) and actor and Spirit Award nominee Alfre Woodard (“Clemency”) co-hosted the event and handed out the honors. Winners for the remaining categories will be revealed at the 2020 Film Independent Spirit Awards on Saturday, February 8. The Spirit Awards are the primary fundraiser for Film Independent’s year-round programs, which cultivate the careers of emerging filmmakers and promote diversity in the industry.
The awards ceremony will be broadcast live exclusively on IFC at 5:00 pm ET / 2:00 pm PT.
The awards ceremony will be broadcast live exclusively on IFC at 5:00 pm ET / 2:00 pm PT.
Previous Spirit Awards grant winners include Kyle Patrick Alvarez (Someone to Watch Award), Effie T. Brown (Producers Award), Elizabeth Chai Vaserhelyi (Truer Than Fiction Award), Karin Chien (Producers Award), Justin Chon (Someone to Watch Award), Debra Granik (Bonnie Award), Bing Liu (Truer Than Fiction Award), Lynn Shelton (Someone to Watch Award), Nanfu Wang (Truer Than Fiction Award) and Chloe Zhaó (Bonnie Award).
In addition to producing the Film Independent Spirit Awards, the organization supports creative professionals with Artist Development programs, grants, and labs, and signature mentorship program Project Involve fosters the careers of talented filmmakers from underrepresented communities. Weekly Education events and workshops equip filmmakers of all ages and experience levels with tools and resources. International programs include Global Media Makers, a cultural exchange program that provides career-building opportunities for international film professionals. Film Independent Presents is a year-round program offering screenings, conversations and other unique cinematic experiences to Members in Los Angeles and beyond.
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