Awkwafina, Debra Granik, and Arianna Bocco are set to obtain honorary awards on the twenty third version of Woodstock Movie Pageant, per Deadline.
“Loopy Wealthy Asians” breakout star Awkwafina can be honored with the Transcendent Expertise Award, which is given to “a inventive who breaks by way of the boundaries of their inventive discipline, be it in appearing, writing, directing, or extra.” The “Farewell” and “Shang Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings” actress lately led “Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens,” a Comedy Central present that she additionally created. Her upcoming slate contains an untitled comedy from Jessica Yu (“The Morning Present”) that sees her enjoying Sandra Oh’s sister.
Set to obtain Woodstock’s Fiercely Unbiased Award, Granik is greatest recognized for co-writing and directing “Winter’s Bone,” which acquired 4 Oscar nods and launched Jennifer Lawrence’s profession. Her different credit embody “Go away No Hint” and “Stray Canine.” Up subsequent for Granik is “Nickel and Dimed,” an investigation into low-wage jobs within the U.S.
Bocco, the President of IFC Movies, is receiving the fest’s Trailblazer Award. “She has overseen the acquisition of greater than 800 movies on the firm,” the supply notes. Her earlier posts embody serving as SVP of acquisitions at Miramax Movies and VP of acquisitions and co-production at New Line and Fantastic Line.
Woodstock Movie Pageant runs September 28-October 2. This yr’s program hasn’t been introduced but.
Supply: Women And Hollywood
