Variety magazine will release its annual list of 10 screenwriters to watch on October 11th, and the winners will be honored at this year’s Santa Fe International Film Festival. This year marks the first year that Variety and SFIFF have partnered to present the annual Notable Screenwriters list.
As Variety continues to celebrate up-and-coming screenwriters, the 10 chosen will be spotlighted during a panel discussion at the festival on October 18th, moderated by Variety’s Senior Focus Editor Todd Gilchrist. . Tickets are currently available for purchase here.
“Variety is thrilled to partner with the Santa Fe International Film Festival to celebrate the screenwriters to watch in 2024,” Gilchrist said. “Each of the individuals on this year’s list come from different backgrounds, bring unique experiences and unique perspectives, and they are already starting to make waves with their undeniable creativity. Others in the entertainment industry We are proud to honor them in Santa Fe as an opportunity to learn more about who they are and what they are capable of.”
“The Santa Fe International Film Festival is a unique celebration of great cinema, where audiences can experience everything from groundbreaking independent films to award-winning features,” said Jack, the festival’s artistic director.・Mr. Paisner stated. “With highlights including the opening film ‘Piano Lessons,’ the closing film ‘Out of My Mind,’ Bryan Cranston’s Lifetime Achievement Award, and the world premiere of the documentary ‘Georgia O’Keeffe: Shine in the Light.’ This film will make this year’s festival an unforgettable event. Screening 184 films, including must-see titles such as ‘Better Man’, ‘Nickel Boys’ and ‘Night Bitch’, SFIFF is the country’s premier festival. It truly captures the spirit of creative storytelling in one of the most vibrant cultural destinations.”
Previous winners of Variety’s 10 Screenwriters to Watch list include Martin McDonagh, Nat Faxon and Jim Rash, Liz Meriwether, Lena Dunham, Taylor Sheridan, Julian Fellowes, and Andrew. Includes Hey, Danny Strong, Kelly Fremon Craig, Liz Hannah, Tracy Oliver, and Christy Wilson. Cairns.
The Santa Fe International Film Festival will run from October 16th to 20th, opening with Malcolm Washington’s “The Piano Lesson” and closing with Amber Seeley’s “Out of My Mind.” The festival will honor award-winning actor Bryan Cranston with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award. Over five days, the festival will screen 184 films, including 42 narrative features, 24 documentaries, and 118 short films. Notable films include the Robbie Williams documentary Better Man by Michael Gracey. Bird, directed by Andrea Arnold and starring Barry Keoghan. “The Nickel Boys” is based on Colson Whitehead’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. “Night Bitch” starring Amy Adams and directed by Mariel Heller. Jesse Eisenberg’s ‘A Real Pain’ features himself and Kieran Culkin. The Room Next Door, directed by Pedro Almodovar, starring Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton. Tim Fellbaum’s “September 5” featuring John Magaro and Peter Sarsgaard. “Unstoppable” directed by William Goldenberg, starring Jennifer Lopez, Don Cheadle, and Michael Peña.
The Santa Fe International Film Festival is dedicated to celebrating artistic excellence in film and presents a diverse selection of international and independent films. Winners of the Oscar-nominated festival’s Best Animated Short, Best Narrative Short, and Best Documentary Short categories are eligible to apply for the Oscars. Since its founding in 2009, SFIFF has become New Mexico’s largest and most anticipated film event. Boasting more than 300 hours of programming, the festival features an array of critically acclaimed films, from Academy Award winners to independent films, while featuring luminaries such as Oliver Stone, Shirley MacLaine and Robert Redford. It’s being shown. Beyond its annual October event, SFIFF enriches Santa Fe’s artistic landscape, extends the city’s tourist season, and makes Santa Fe a dynamic hub of film and cultural innovation. SFIFF provides professional opportunities for artists and unparalleled audience participation in the world’s greatest small film city.
