During the first months of each year it seems that the word reward it’s everywherein the news and on social media.
The so-called awards season (season awardin English) officially kicked off on Tuesday, January 10 with the delivery of the Golden Globes to the best of film and television, followed by the Critic Choice Awards, which also recognize the best productions in streaming and the big screen. But how is each ceremony different and who delivers them?
Here is the ultimate guide to becoming the expert on each award.
The Golden Globes
Delivered by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA)its first ceremony was held in 1944, having as its only venue since 1961 the Beverly Hilton hotel in Los Angeles. What films can qualify for one of your awards? All those that have been released between January 1 and December 31 of the previous year. The version of his trophy that is presented weighs 7.8 pounds and is made of brass, zinc, and bronze, and features a globe on top with an extended film strip wrapped around it.. Since 2009, his awards are made by the Society Awards, who also carve the famous MTV Music Awards astronaut.
Critics Choice Awards
The Critics Choice Association (CCA) is made up of radio, television and internet critics, as well as entertainment journalists. reviewing movies, documentaries and TV shows. Historically, their ceremony has been the closest prediction to the prestigious Oscars. Its first gala took place in 1996, in which Mel Gibson was recognized as best director for braveheart Y Sense and Sensitivity won for best film.
The Baftas
Its popular name comes from the acronym in English of the entity that awards the prizes for 73 years: the British Academy of Film and Television Arts. This year they will be delivered on February 19, 2023 at the Royal Albert Hall in London, its current headquarters. His statuettes are characterized by having the shape of a theatrical mask designed by the American sculptor Mitzi Cunliffe. Although most of the categories are open to productions of all nationalities, there are specific awards for British talent.for best film and the award for best debut by a British writer, producer or director.
The SAG Awards
The Screen Actors Guild Awards they were first broadcast in 1995 with the intention of, unlike other awards, recognizing only acting talent, individually or collectively. The statuette they deliver, a nude male figure holding a comedy mask and a tragedy mask in his hands, is known as The Actor. Your 2023 ceremony will be on Sunday, February 26, and this time it will be broadcast through the official Netflix channel on YouTube. As of 2024, the delivery will be officially added to the catalog of this platform. They only have thirteen categories dedicated to film and television.
Independent Spirit Awards
Founded in 1984, they are awards dedicated to independent filmmakers. Since 2006, winners have received a metal trophy featuring a bird with spread wings perched on a post with laces wrapped around it. “We help filmmakers build an audience for their projects and we work to diversify the film industry,” they detail on their official page. His 2023 ceremony will be on Saturday, March 4, as is tradition, a few days before the Oscars gala.
Oscar awards
Delivered by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, they are the oldest and most prestigious, with more than 90 years of ceremonies. His statuette, an Art Deco gentleman, was originally sculpted by American artist George Stanley from a design sketch by art director Cedric Gibbons. The official list of nominees for this year will be revealed this Tuesday, February 24 through a live broadcast on YouTube. The 2023 awards show will take place on Sunday, March 12, with comedian Jimmy Kimmel as its host.
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