The Independent Film Project has announced this year’s Career Tribute recipients for the 19th annual Gotham Independent Film Awards.
The feted will be: Kathryn Bigelow, whose film “The Hurt Locker” is on a steady awards season course; Natalie Portman, who is said to give a pretty solid performance in Jim Sheridan’s upcoming “Brothers”; and Stanley Tucci, who is already a delight opposite Meryl Streep in “Julie & Julia” and could be an awards contender at season’s end for his performance in Peter Jackson’s “The Lovely Bones.”
Working Title Films executives Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner are also set to be honored — WELL-deserved.
Michelle Byrd, executive director of IFP, is quoted in the press release. On Bigelow:
Kathryn Bigelow’s unparalleled ability to portray thrilling action and stomach churning suspense have been a mainstay of her work as a director…What sets her apart, however, is her ability to bring those talents to bear on films of any budget while also presenting characters with emotional gravity.