The Academy of Motion Pictures Museum has revealed its lineup of film series, public events and educational programming for fall 2024.
Highlights of the fall programming include a new 4K restoration of Werner Herzog’s “Burden of Dreams,” a conversation with Rita Moreno followed by a screening of “West Side Story” and a five-film “Godzilla-Thon!”, which coincides with a daylong celebration of the anniversary of the first “Gojria” film.
The Academy Museum will also open two new exhibitions this fall. “Color in Motion: Color Explorations of Cinema,” which examines the use of color in film, and “Cyberpunk: Imagining Possible Futures Through Cinema,” which explores the cyberpunk science fiction subgenre, both open to the public on Oct. 6.
“This fall, we have curated a season of programming that allows audiences to engage with timeless cinema icons—from Godzilla to Rita Moreno—as well as the many crafts that bring these films to life on our screens,” said Amy Homa, director and president of the Academy Museum. “With the opening of Color in Motion, Cyberpunk, and their accompanying programming, and beyond, all of our audiences are encouraged to visit us this season to see what’s new and celebrate what’s timeless.”
Submissions Now Open for the 34th Annual Gotham Awards
The Gotham Film & Media Institute has just announced the opening of entries for the 34th annual Gotham Awards. This year, Best Director and Best Leading Actor have been added to the list as two new categories eligible for the award.
The deadline for submissions is September 19, 2024, for the following nine categories of the competition: Best Narrative Feature, Best Documentary Feature, Best International Narrative Feature, Best Director, Best Creative Director, Best Screenplay, Outstanding Lead Performance, Outstanding Supporting Performance, and Outstanding Creative Performance. All television categories will be celebrated at the 2025 Gotham TV Awards.
“We are thrilled to expand our recognition of exceptional talent this year,” said Jeffrey Sharp, executive director of the Gotham Film & Media Institute, in a statement. “For the first time, we are presenting the Gotham Award for Best Director, honoring a filmmaker whose imaginative film, whether American or international, pushes the boundaries of creativity and demonstrates a unique vision. This new award complements our long-standing Outstanding Director Award for new directorial talent.”
Nominees will be announced on October 29, and the awards ceremony will be held in New York on December 2, 2024.
Click here to access the portal to submit your applications and read the full criteria.
