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LA Film Critics Honor Daring Cinema, Hint at Oscar Picks
7 Dec
Summary
- LAFCA awards often align with Academy Award predictions.
- Six LAFCA best director winners later won Oscars since 2009.
- Gender-neutral acting categories are in their fourth iteration.
The Los Angeles Film Critics Association has concluded its 51st annual meeting, recognizing outstanding achievements in filmmaking. The association has a notable history of selecting films and filmmakers that later gain significant Academy Award recognition, including best picture and best director winners. Since 2009, six LAFCA best director honorees have subsequently won the Oscar in the same category. Similarly, many screenplay winners from LAFCA have translated their success into Academy Award wins. This year's selections are expected to influence the ongoing awards season. This year also features the fourth iteration of gender-neutral acting categories. The association will present its Career Achievement Award to Philip Kaufman, a filmmaker with a distinguished career. The upcoming annual banquet in January will celebrate all winners, underscoring the organization's evolving role in the film industry.
