'Ida' among films nominated for ASC's inaugural Spotlight Award

Posted by · 2:52 pm · January 15th, 2014

“Ida,” “Renoir” and “Winter Nomads” are the nominees for the inaugural ASC Spotlight Award, created to recognize outstanding cinematography in lower-profile cinema.

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'Blue is the Warmest Color,' 'French Minister' among leading Lumiere nominees

Posted by · 11:56 am · December 18th, 2013

On the French awards circuit, the Lumiere Awards are roughly to the Cesar Awards what the Golden Globes are to the Oscars — check out the nominees here.

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France's Oscar entry snubbed by Louis Delluc jury, as Cannes hits make the grade

Posted by · 3:38 pm · October 30th, 2013

‘Blue is the Warmest Color’ the frontrunner for France’s most prestigious award.

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French distributor on why 'Blue is the Warmest Color' doesn't need foreign Oscar

Posted by · 12:15 pm · September 17th, 2013

“No one cares about this category,” says Wild Bunch.

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France surprises by selecting 'Renoir' for foreign Oscar race

Posted by · 7:40 am · September 16th, 2013

Meanwhile, Portugal and Pakistan enter the fray.

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