Winners were celebrated at the 15th Annual Aafca Awards on February 21, 2024. The ceremony took place at the Beverly Wilshire, a Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills, and honored outstanding achievement in film. Gold Derby associate editor Latasha Ford enjoyed an exclusive spot on the red carpet, interviewing many of the celebrities who were honored, presenting or enjoying the night’s festivities.
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Colman Domingo, winner for Best Actor
Ava DuVernay, winner for Best Drama, Best Director
Cord Jefferson, winner for Best Comedy, Best Screenplay, Best Emerging Filmmaker
Andra Day
Erika Alexander (“American Fiction” star)
Seydou Sarr and Moustapha Fall
Kim Coles (actress)
Gil Robertson
Travon Free (Oscar-winning director)
Ron G (actor and comedian)
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Colman Domingo, winner for Best Actor
Ava DuVernay, winner for Best Drama, Best Director
Cord Jefferson, winner for Best Comedy, Best Screenplay, Best Emerging Filmmaker
Andra Day
Erika Alexander (“American Fiction” star)
Seydou Sarr and Moustapha Fall
Kim Coles (actress)
Gil Robertson
Travon Free (Oscar-winning director)
Ron G (actor and comedian)
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- 2/22/2024
- by Latasha Ford and Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
Hollywood is often criticized about the amount of follow through there is on promises for diversity and inclusivity. Yet there is much to celebrate about the films that are being made about Black life, and the 15th annual awards by the African American Film Critics Assn. will do just that on Feb. 21.
“American Fiction,” “The Color Purple” and “Origin” — named best comedy, musical and drama, respectively — all scored multiple film honors and inclusion on Aafca’s list of top 10 films of the year. Performers including Colman Domingo, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Lily Gladstone, Da’Vine Joy Randolph and Danielle Brooks will also be celebrated during the ceremony, hosted once again by Roy Wood Jr.
Aafca will follow up that event with a March 3 special achievement ceremony honoring industry figures including Jamie Foxx and Datari Turner for their work producing films such as “The Burial,” choreographer Fatima Robinson for her work on “The Color Purple...
“American Fiction,” “The Color Purple” and “Origin” — named best comedy, musical and drama, respectively — all scored multiple film honors and inclusion on Aafca’s list of top 10 films of the year. Performers including Colman Domingo, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Lily Gladstone, Da’Vine Joy Randolph and Danielle Brooks will also be celebrated during the ceremony, hosted once again by Roy Wood Jr.
Aafca will follow up that event with a March 3 special achievement ceremony honoring industry figures including Jamie Foxx and Datari Turner for their work producing films such as “The Burial,” choreographer Fatima Robinson for her work on “The Color Purple...
- 2/21/2024
- by Daric L. Cottingham
- Variety Film + TV
Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Danielle Brooks tie for supporting actress.
The African American Film Critics Association (Aafca) has unveiled the winners of the 15th annual Aafca Awards with Origin named best drama, American Fiction best comedy, and The Color Purple best musical.
Origin director Ava DuVernay is best director, while Colman Domingo is best actor for Rustin, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor best actress for Origin, and the cast of The Color Purple is best ensemble.
In the suporting actress category season frontrunner Da’Vine Joy Randolph (The Holdovers) tied with Danielle Brooks (The Color Purple).
Breakout performance has gone to Lily Gladstone for Killers Of The Flower Moon,...
The African American Film Critics Association (Aafca) has unveiled the winners of the 15th annual Aafca Awards with Origin named best drama, American Fiction best comedy, and The Color Purple best musical.
Origin director Ava DuVernay is best director, while Colman Domingo is best actor for Rustin, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor best actress for Origin, and the cast of The Color Purple is best ensemble.
In the suporting actress category season frontrunner Da’Vine Joy Randolph (The Holdovers) tied with Danielle Brooks (The Color Purple).
Breakout performance has gone to Lily Gladstone for Killers Of The Flower Moon,...
- 1/16/2024
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
The African American Film Critics Association has announced the winners of the 15th annual Aafca Awards, which honors outstanding achievement in film.
“American Fiction,” “The Color Purple” and “Origin” all scored multiple honors, with “American Fiction” and “The Color Purple” leading with four wins apiece. These three films also nabbed spots on the Aafca’s list of top ten films of the year.
“It’s become a tradition to announce our winners on MLK Day,” Aafca president and co-founder Gil Robertson said in a statement. “And what a great year for cinema showcasing the vibrant tapestry of Black storytelling, where diversity is not a trend, but an imperative. This year’s winners have inspired, challenged and moved us and we are delighted to celebrate them and their cultural impact.”
Winners will be celebrated at the 15th annual Aafca Awards on Feb. 21 at the Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills.
Here are...
“American Fiction,” “The Color Purple” and “Origin” all scored multiple honors, with “American Fiction” and “The Color Purple” leading with four wins apiece. These three films also nabbed spots on the Aafca’s list of top ten films of the year.
“It’s become a tradition to announce our winners on MLK Day,” Aafca president and co-founder Gil Robertson said in a statement. “And what a great year for cinema showcasing the vibrant tapestry of Black storytelling, where diversity is not a trend, but an imperative. This year’s winners have inspired, challenged and moved us and we are delighted to celebrate them and their cultural impact.”
Winners will be celebrated at the 15th annual Aafca Awards on Feb. 21 at the Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills.
Here are...
- 1/15/2024
- by Michaela Zee
- Variety Film + TV
American Fiction
American Fiction and Origin were this big winners at this year's African American Film Critics' Association (Aafca) Awards, while The Color Purple triumphed in the acting awards, winning Best Ensemble and tying with The Holdovers for Best Supporting Actress (Danielle Brooks and Da'Vine Joy Randolph respectively). "What a great year for cinema showcasing the vibrant tapestry of Black storytelling, where diversity is not a trend, but an imperative," said Aafca president and co-founder Gil Robertson. "This year's winners have inspired, challenged, and moved us and we are delighted to celebrate them and their cultural impact."
Established in 2003, Aafca is the world's leading body of Black film critics, actively reviewing film and television, with a particular emphasis on entertainment that includes the Black experience and storytellers from the African Diaspora.
Aafca top ten films of the year:
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American Fiction and Origin were this big winners at this year's African American Film Critics' Association (Aafca) Awards, while The Color Purple triumphed in the acting awards, winning Best Ensemble and tying with The Holdovers for Best Supporting Actress (Danielle Brooks and Da'Vine Joy Randolph respectively). "What a great year for cinema showcasing the vibrant tapestry of Black storytelling, where diversity is not a trend, but an imperative," said Aafca president and co-founder Gil Robertson. "This year's winners have inspired, challenged, and moved us and we are delighted to celebrate them and their cultural impact."
Established in 2003, Aafca is the world's leading body of Black film critics, actively reviewing film and television, with a particular emphasis on entertainment that includes the Black experience and storytellers from the African Diaspora.
Aafca top ten films of the year:
American Fiction Origin The Color Purple Oppenheimer Past Lives Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse [film.
- 1/15/2024
- by Jennie Kermode
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
“Rain in My Head” was the big winner at the 10th annual Easterseals Disability Film Challenge, taking honors for best film, director Chrissy Marshall and actor Layne Apffel.
Also saluted were Nathan Cox, editor for “Smash or Pass”; Rachel Handler, writer, “Unlucky in Love”; and Judith Rubin and “Leap of Love” for best awareness campaign.
The winners were announced May 4 at an orange-carpet ceremony and reception at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City.
For the competition, registered filmmakers were given five days within a designated timeframe to write and produce short films (three-to-five minutes) promoting disability inclusion. Every year’s contest has a theme, and this year it was romance, which resulted in a wide range of viewpoints on the topic.
There were a record 115 submissions, from nearly every U.S. state and from around the globe, including entries from Austria, Bolivia, Canada, England, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, India, Ireland,...
Also saluted were Nathan Cox, editor for “Smash or Pass”; Rachel Handler, writer, “Unlucky in Love”; and Judith Rubin and “Leap of Love” for best awareness campaign.
The winners were announced May 4 at an orange-carpet ceremony and reception at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City.
For the competition, registered filmmakers were given five days within a designated timeframe to write and produce short films (three-to-five minutes) promoting disability inclusion. Every year’s contest has a theme, and this year it was romance, which resulted in a wide range of viewpoints on the topic.
There were a record 115 submissions, from nearly every U.S. state and from around the globe, including entries from Austria, Bolivia, Canada, England, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, India, Ireland,...
- 5/5/2023
- by William Earl
- Variety Film + TV
Roy Wood Jr. will host the 14th annual African American Film Critics Association (Aafca) Awards, it was announced Wednesday.
Of hosting, the comedian and Emmy-nominated documentary producer, whose credits include The Neutral Ground and The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, said, “I’m honored to host the Aafca Awards where we can come together and celebrate the incredible films and performances that have inspired and uplifted our community.”
“Aafca is excited to have the multi-talented Roy Wood Jr. host the 14th edition of the Aafca Awards. Roy is one of the most electrifying comedic voices in our business. He’s funny, insightful and irreverent and we’re looking forward to a fabulous evening of fun and celebration,” Aafca President/CEO Gil Robertson said in a statement.
Wood is also set to host the annual White House Correspondents Dinner in April. The comedian recently starred in Paramount Pictures’ Confess, Fletch, with...
Of hosting, the comedian and Emmy-nominated documentary producer, whose credits include The Neutral Ground and The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, said, “I’m honored to host the Aafca Awards where we can come together and celebrate the incredible films and performances that have inspired and uplifted our community.”
“Aafca is excited to have the multi-talented Roy Wood Jr. host the 14th edition of the Aafca Awards. Roy is one of the most electrifying comedic voices in our business. He’s funny, insightful and irreverent and we’re looking forward to a fabulous evening of fun and celebration,” Aafca President/CEO Gil Robertson said in a statement.
Wood is also set to host the annual White House Correspondents Dinner in April. The comedian recently starred in Paramount Pictures’ Confess, Fletch, with...
- 2/16/2023
- by Lexy Perez
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The African American Film Critics Association has set producer and comedian Roy Wood Jr. to host its 14th annual Aafca Awards, set for March 1 at the Beverly Wilshire hotel in Beverly Hills.
Wood’s credits include “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah,” “Sullivan and Son” and “The Neutral Ground,” as well as his upcoming mini-series “The Pendulum Project.” The Emmy-nominated producer is also featured in “Better Call Saul,” “Only Murders in the Building” and “The Last O.G.” Variety included Wood as one of its 10 Comics to Watch in 2016.
“Aafca is excited to have the multi-talented Roy Wood Jr. host the 14th edition of the Aafca Awards,” Aafca president and CEO Gil Robertson said in a statement. “Roy is one of the most electrifying comedic voices in our business. He’s funny, insightful and irreverent and we’re looking forward to a fabulous evening of fun and celebration.”
Aafca’s appointment...
Wood’s credits include “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah,” “Sullivan and Son” and “The Neutral Ground,” as well as his upcoming mini-series “The Pendulum Project.” The Emmy-nominated producer is also featured in “Better Call Saul,” “Only Murders in the Building” and “The Last O.G.” Variety included Wood as one of its 10 Comics to Watch in 2016.
“Aafca is excited to have the multi-talented Roy Wood Jr. host the 14th edition of the Aafca Awards,” Aafca president and CEO Gil Robertson said in a statement. “Roy is one of the most electrifying comedic voices in our business. He’s funny, insightful and irreverent and we’re looking forward to a fabulous evening of fun and celebration.”
Aafca’s appointment...
- 2/15/2023
- by Julia MacCary
- Variety Film + TV
Sommer Carbuccia’s time-traveling comedy short “Mac & Cheese” was awarded best film at the 2022 Easterseals Disability Film Challenge Awards. “Mac & Cheese” took home a total of three prizes at the annual event, with Amanda Pinto winning best director and Jake Nathanson scoring best editor.
The ceremony returned in-person for the first time in two years on Thursday night at Sony Pictures Studios’ Cary Grant Theater in Los Angeles. Christine Bélange and Liz Whitmere won the writing prize for their work on “Superhero Inc.” while “Seven” star Natalie Trevonne was saluted with best actor.
Jennifer Montzingo’s “Ily”, which centered on a group of disabled actresses, earned the nod for best awareness campaign. At the beginning of the awards presentation, Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group president Josh Greenstein gave opening remarks and introduced the challenge’s founder, Nic Novicki.
Presenters included “Sound of Metal” star Paul Raci, “As We See It” actors Rick Glassman,...
The ceremony returned in-person for the first time in two years on Thursday night at Sony Pictures Studios’ Cary Grant Theater in Los Angeles. Christine Bélange and Liz Whitmere won the writing prize for their work on “Superhero Inc.” while “Seven” star Natalie Trevonne was saluted with best actor.
Jennifer Montzingo’s “Ily”, which centered on a group of disabled actresses, earned the nod for best awareness campaign. At the beginning of the awards presentation, Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group president Josh Greenstein gave opening remarks and introduced the challenge’s founder, Nic Novicki.
Presenters included “Sound of Metal” star Paul Raci, “As We See It” actors Rick Glassman,...
- 5/7/2022
- by Ashley Hume
- Variety Film + TV
Variety and the African American Film Critics Association closed out the second edition of the Micheaux Project educational program with Lausd’s Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies (Laces) by hosting a virtual red carpet that drew comedian and “Let’s Make a Deal” host Wayne Brady, “Black Lighting” star Jordan Calloway and other actors, filmmakers and industry figures.
Now in its second year, the Micheaux Project is an eight-week extracurricular seminar for high school students from underrepresented communities. Eight students from Laces, the Lausd magnet school in Mid-City Los Angeles, took part in the course, which is designed to introduce students to an array of job opportunities in entertainment journalism, film criticism and the industry at large.
During the virtual red carpet held April 14, students had the experience of conducting brief red carpet-style interviews with a steady stream of industry players. Rising stars including actors Sherry Cola and Zuri Adele...
Now in its second year, the Micheaux Project is an eight-week extracurricular seminar for high school students from underrepresented communities. Eight students from Laces, the Lausd magnet school in Mid-City Los Angeles, took part in the course, which is designed to introduce students to an array of job opportunities in entertainment journalism, film criticism and the industry at large.
During the virtual red carpet held April 14, students had the experience of conducting brief red carpet-style interviews with a steady stream of industry players. Rising stars including actors Sherry Cola and Zuri Adele...
- 4/23/2021
- by Cynthia Littleton
- Variety Film + TV
The African American Film Critics Association named Jordan Peele’s “Us” the best film of the year on Tuesday.
The group, which is the largest collection of black film critics from across the country and around the world, awarded “Us” with three honors in total, including best director for Jordan Peele and best actress for Lupita Nyong’o.
“Jordan Peele continued to raise the bar in horror specifically and film overall,” Aafca president and co-founder Gil Robertson said in a statement. “With ‘Us,’ he once again upended the horror genre. His centering of a black nuclear family determined to survive in a complex storyline in a genre where black family units have historically been unseen is extraordinary.
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“He continues to push previously set boundaries with bold storylines that bring a refreshing perspective to...
The group, which is the largest collection of black film critics from across the country and around the world, awarded “Us” with three honors in total, including best director for Jordan Peele and best actress for Lupita Nyong’o.
“Jordan Peele continued to raise the bar in horror specifically and film overall,” Aafca president and co-founder Gil Robertson said in a statement. “With ‘Us,’ he once again upended the horror genre. His centering of a black nuclear family determined to survive in a complex storyline in a genre where black family units have historically been unseen is extraordinary.
Also Read: The Strange Story Behind 'I Got 5 on It,' the Secret Weapon of Jordan Peele's 'Us'
“He continues to push previously set boundaries with bold storylines that bring a refreshing perspective to...
- 12/17/2019
- by Trey Williams
- The Wrap
Jordan Peele’s horror film “Us” has been selected as the top 2019 film by the African-American Film Critics Association.
“Us” also won the Aafca’s trophies for Peele for best director and Lupita Nyong’o for best actress. The awards will be presented on Jan. 22 at the Taglyan Complex in Hollywood.
Peele dominated the Aafca awards two years ago when “Get Out” was awarded best picture, director, screenplay and actor for star Daniel Kaluuya.
“Jordan Peele continued to raise the bar in horror specifically and film overall” said Aafca president and co-founder Gil Robertson. “With ‘Us,’ he once again upended the horror genre. His centering of a black nuclear family determined to survive in a complex storyline in a genre where black family units have historically been unseen is extraordinary. He continues to push previously set boundaries with bold storylines that bring a refreshing perspective to cinema overall and the genre specifically.
“Us” also won the Aafca’s trophies for Peele for best director and Lupita Nyong’o for best actress. The awards will be presented on Jan. 22 at the Taglyan Complex in Hollywood.
Peele dominated the Aafca awards two years ago when “Get Out” was awarded best picture, director, screenplay and actor for star Daniel Kaluuya.
“Jordan Peele continued to raise the bar in horror specifically and film overall” said Aafca president and co-founder Gil Robertson. “With ‘Us,’ he once again upended the horror genre. His centering of a black nuclear family determined to survive in a complex storyline in a genre where black family units have historically been unseen is extraordinary. He continues to push previously set boundaries with bold storylines that bring a refreshing perspective to cinema overall and the genre specifically.
- 12/10/2019
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
The African American Film Critics Association (Aafca) has named Jordan Peele’s acclaimed horror film “Us” (Universal) Best Film of 2019. The tenth-highest box-office grosser of the year took home three awards, including Best Director for Peele and Best Actress for star Lupita Nyong’o.
“Jordan Peele continued to raise the bar in horror specifically and film overall,” said Aafca President/Co-Founder Gil Robertson. “With ‘Us,’ he once again upended the horror genre. His centering of a black nuclear family determined to survive in a complex storyline in a genre where black family units have historically been unseen is extraordinary. He continues to push previously set boundaries with bold storylines that bring a refreshing perspective to cinema overall and the genre specifically. The film’s $255 million global gross is yet another example that inclusive filmmaking resonates big at the box office and it also resonated critically with our members who awarded the film with our highest honors.
“Jordan Peele continued to raise the bar in horror specifically and film overall,” said Aafca President/Co-Founder Gil Robertson. “With ‘Us,’ he once again upended the horror genre. His centering of a black nuclear family determined to survive in a complex storyline in a genre where black family units have historically been unseen is extraordinary. He continues to push previously set boundaries with bold storylines that bring a refreshing perspective to cinema overall and the genre specifically. The film’s $255 million global gross is yet another example that inclusive filmmaking resonates big at the box office and it also resonated critically with our members who awarded the film with our highest honors.
- 12/10/2019
- by Tambay Obenson
- Indiewire
Jordan Peele’s Us has been named this year’s Best Film by the African American Film Critics Association (Aafca). The film, which earned over $255 million globally, received three total wins including Peele for Best Director and Lupita Nyong’o for Best Actress.
“Jordan Peele continued to raise the bar in horror specifically and film overall” stated Aafca President/Co-Founder Gil Robertson. “With ‘Us,’ he once again upended the horror genre. His centering of a black nuclear family determined to survive in a complex storyline in a genre where black family units have historically been unseen is extraordinary. He continues to push previously set boundaries with bold storylines that bring a refreshing perspective to cinema overall and the genre specifically. The film’s $255 million global gross is yet another example that inclusive filmmaking resonates big at the box office and it also resonated critically with our members who awarded the film with our highest honors.
“Jordan Peele continued to raise the bar in horror specifically and film overall” stated Aafca President/Co-Founder Gil Robertson. “With ‘Us,’ he once again upended the horror genre. His centering of a black nuclear family determined to survive in a complex storyline in a genre where black family units have historically been unseen is extraordinary. He continues to push previously set boundaries with bold storylines that bring a refreshing perspective to cinema overall and the genre specifically. The film’s $255 million global gross is yet another example that inclusive filmmaking resonates big at the box office and it also resonated critically with our members who awarded the film with our highest honors.
- 12/10/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
The Amazon series “Homecoming,” starring Julia Roberts and directed by “Mr. Robot” creator Sam Esmail, will have its world premiere at the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival, Tiff organizers announced on Thursday.
“Homecoming,” a psychological thriller created by Eli Horowitz and Micah Bloomberg, is one of the five series that will be included in the festival’s Primetime program, which is devoted to TV from around the world.
Also included in the Toronto Primetime program: “Sorry for Your Loss,” a Facebook Watch series created by Kit Steinkellner and directed by James Ponsoldt, Jessica Yu and Allison Anders; the French sci-fi series “Ad Vitam,” directed by Thomas Cailley; the Asian horror anthology series “Folklore: A Mother’s Love & Pob,” from showrunner Eric Khoo; and David Syrkin’s Israeli comedy “Stockholm.”
Also Read: Sam Esmail Takes Credit for 'Finally' Making Julia Roberts-Dermot Mulroney an On-Screen Couple
Toronto also announced some of the...
“Homecoming,” a psychological thriller created by Eli Horowitz and Micah Bloomberg, is one of the five series that will be included in the festival’s Primetime program, which is devoted to TV from around the world.
Also included in the Toronto Primetime program: “Sorry for Your Loss,” a Facebook Watch series created by Kit Steinkellner and directed by James Ponsoldt, Jessica Yu and Allison Anders; the French sci-fi series “Ad Vitam,” directed by Thomas Cailley; the Asian horror anthology series “Folklore: A Mother’s Love & Pob,” from showrunner Eric Khoo; and David Syrkin’s Israeli comedy “Stockholm.”
Also Read: Sam Esmail Takes Credit for 'Finally' Making Julia Roberts-Dermot Mulroney an On-Screen Couple
Toronto also announced some of the...
- 8/16/2018
- by Steve Pond
- The Wrap
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