The IFTA Film & Drama Awards are awards given by the Irish Film & Television Academy for Irish television and film. The awards were first presented in 1999. The ceremonies recognise Irish creative talent working in film, drama, and television, and winners receive a cast bronze statuette.
Dubbed by the media as 'The Irish Oscars', the inaugural Irish Film & Television Awards Ceremony took place at the Burlington Hotel (Dublin) in 1999,[1] and was attended by some notable stars such as Ralph Fiennes, Charlize Theron, James Nesbitt, and Andrea Corr.[1] Following growth of the Irish film and television industries, the Academy in 2015 split the Awards into two ceremonies: the IFTA Film & Drama Awards and the IFTA Television Awards, which take place in April and October respectively. The ceremonies recognise Irish creative talent working in film and television. Winners receive a cast bronze statuette.
I mean, I would almost be tempted to give The Penthouse a try, just to see. But the vibe it throws off, and everything I read about it, just screams over the top makjang melodrama, and my taste for such is pretty limited.
I think the entire ensemble of Vincenzo is excellent, and their antics make it possible for Joong-Ki to remain so ironic in and given his combination of acting talents for his role. He is a star, and I think he will win. With K Drama it is surprising there are not ensemble awards, as great ensembles are a particular virtue for so many shows, and for which the Vincenzo crew are richly deserving. My big problem with show is that in bringing it to dramatic finish, show runners will continue as they did in the last two episodes to eschew its wonderful absurdity because the two are too difficult to mesh seamlessly (for example the pigeon antidote almost sublime, and so economical to cliff hanging vs. the drawn out interpol antidote, so prosaic, and strangely less believable). I know a lot of folks do not get the humor, but for me the absurd element provides the bubbles to the Vincenzo champagne.
The best scene in the whole show for me was the scarf dance for the tourists. Also love the absolute, complete takedown of zomibies. I know a lot of people have reacted like you, humor just too over the top and noisy, and an entire show of that would not work at all, but for me, what makes Vincenzo so good, so interesting, is how wonderfully surreal and off the wall the comedic scenes are, in such stark contrast to the over the top and gratuitous bloodletting.
Just started Beyond Evil because of raves it seems to be getting, especially the lead actor. Serial killers not really my cuppa, but the seeming reveals about the two leads in the opening episodes are quite shocking, and it is interesting to see the King of Slimy Characters, Choi Jin Ho sporting what seems like yet another hairpiece as the dad from hell with something to hide once again.
I do not exactly get the calendar year for these awards, which has me a bit confused.
You should see My Unfamiliar Family; I doubt it will win the award, but setting aside whole rest of the fine ensemble, Han Ye Ri is worth the price of admission and she should have been nominated either as best lead or best support. If Oh Jung Se does not get the award it will bespeak volumes about these awards. And while the performance of the year, imo, was runaway all by herself in Sectretariat mode Shin Hye Sun, we will see if the Netizen protest of her comments about Mr. Queen and being in it will move the awards out of her range as well. Oh Jung Se and Shin Hye Sun, especially the latter, are going to be award nominated and winning actors many times in the future, so we shall see if the Baeksang Awards givers are already cognizant of these two enormous industry talents with potential to become recognized internationally enough to do the right thing in both cases.
Shin Hye Sun is also great in Innocence, Ban Jang Ok who played the Dowager in MQ also very good and up for supporting actress award, but Mr. Queen was a one of a kind. Netizens=Concern Trolls?
I would very much like to see both The Book of Fish and The Day I Died, the former for Byun Yo Han, the latter for Lee Jung Eun, one of my very favorite Korean character actors, and Kim Hye Soo, who has been praised up and down for her performance, and btw does a cameo in Ep 21 of Dr. Romantic.
I just had my first extended exposure to Kim Hye-soo (setting aside her appearance in Ep. 21 of Dr. Romantic, which is a quick one-off) when I finally watched Signal earlier this month. I can see why she is widely celebrated and awarded as an actress, because she has great presence.
Of course, when talking international awards, it is nice to see Korean films more prominently appreciated by the Academy Awards, still the biggest entertainment awards going (and sometimes the most infuriating!). This year, congrats indeed to Yuh-jung Youn.
He got a real break in Dr. Romantic as he gets all the comedic relief in show, and in contrast to its relentless drama, his hyperbolic histrionics work very well, not to mention his foil, the toadstool Dr. Song makes him look so consistently sympathetic.
IOTNBO and Flower Of Evil were my favorite dramas of last year too. I am rooting for Lee Joon Ki and Shin Hye Sun. Seo Ye Ji was also outstanding, but I am not sure how the ridiculous accusations against her will affect her chances. I hear that her current movie is doing well, so I hope the scandal will blow over.
All awards will be presented to the Writer of the winning films, with the exception of the Documentary awards, which will be presented to the Director. The Jury Awards will be presented during the Austin Film Festival Awards Luncheon. Awards are based on overall merit of the entries. Jury members reserve the right not to grant an award.
Narrative films with a running time of 41 minutes or longer and with a story easily identified as belonging to the horror or thriller genre and embodying dark themes, unconventional subject matter, or suspenseful sensibilities are eligible for the Dark Matters Features presented by Vertigo Entertainment category. The winner of the Dark Matters Feature presented by Vertigo Entertainment will be granted a 6-month Filmmaker Fellowship under Co-founder and producer Roy Lee and executives, which includes but is not limited to one monthly meeting / virtual call with Vertigo executives and associates focused on career guidance and providing insight to the filmmaker. The Fellow receives:
All Awards are presented during the Austin Film Festival Awards Luncheon*. Those advancing to the Second Round level or beyond will have the option to attend exclusive panels hosted by participating panelists. Those advancing to the Semifinalist level or beyond will also be included in the Producers Book, distributed to competition judges and other industry professionals.
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IFTA said today, March 14, that over the past few months, Irish Academy Members have been busy viewing, deliberating, and shortlisting the very best work from across great Irish films, dramas, performances, and craftsmanship.
Award winners will be announced at the 21st Anniversary IFTA Awards Ceremony on Saturday, April 20 at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre. The Awards will be hosted for the first time by Emmy-winning broadcaster Baz Ashmawy,
Last week, IFTA announced that legendary actor Stephen Rea will be presented with the Irish Academy Award for his Lifetime Achievement, and for his outstanding contribution to the Irish and international screen industry.
The award is accompanied by the following prizes: Finos Film offers a prize of 4,000 euro, the Hellenic Broadcasting Corporation (ERT) offers a prize of 3,000 euro, and the Greek Film Centre offers a prize of 2,500 euro.
By composing a deeply sacramental world through the use of archive material and daring cinematic choices, the director converses with the past, the present and the future, and expands time. We selected a deeply poetic and existential film for this award.
To the actress that moved us with a refreshingly authentic and realistic performance. Through a personal and austere performance, the actress makes us privy to the emotional state of a heroine who, even when remaining silent, manages to tell us everything.
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