National Board of Review 2016 Awards Gala Date is Set

Posted on May 23, 2016 by nbr_admin

THE NATIONAL BOARD OF REVIEW SETS ANNUAL AWARDS GALA FOR WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2017

New York, NY (May 23, 2016) – The National Board of Review announced today that the organization will host its annual film awards gala on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City. Willie Geist has been confirmed to return as host.

“The NBR is thrilled to welcome Willie back to our annual celebration,” said NBR President Annie Schulhof. “He has truly become a part of the NBR family as has Cipriani 42nd Street, our home for more than decade. We look forward to an exciting evening honoring the exceptional films being released this year.”

The National Board of Review’s awards celebrate excellence in filmmaking with categories that include Best Picture, Best Director, Best Performances, Best Ensemble, Breakthrough Performances, Directorial Debut and Spotlight Award as well as signature honors such as the William K. Everson Award for Film History, Freedom of Expression, and Special Achievement in Filmmaking.

The recipients to be honored at the 2017 gala will be announced later this year, exact date TBD.

ABOUT THE NATIONAL BOARD OF REVIEW
For 107 years, the National Board of Review has dedicated its efforts to the support of cinema as both art and entertainment. Each year, this select group of film enthusiasts, filmmakers, professionals, academics and students of varying ages and backgrounds watches over 250 films and participates in illuminating discussions with directors, actors, producers and screenwriters before announcing their selections for the best work of the year in early December prior to an annual ceremony in January. Since first citing year-end cinematic achievements in 1929, NBR has recognized a vast selection of outstanding studio, independent, foreign-language, animated and documentary films, often propelling recipients such as George Miller’s visionary 2015 Best Film winner MAD MAX: FURY ROAD into the larger awards conversation. NBR also stands out as the only film organization that bestows an annual film history award in honor of former member and film historian William K. Everson. In addition, one of the organization’s core values is identifying new talent and nurturing young filmmakers by awarding promising talent with ‘Directorial Debut’ and ‘Breakthrough Actor’ awards as well as grants to rising film students and by facilitating community outreach through the support of organizations such as The Ghetto Film School, Reel Works Teen Filmmaking, and Educational Video Center. With its continued efforts to assist up-and-coming artists in completing and presenting their work, NBR honors its commitment to not just identifying the best that current cinema has to offer, but also ensuring the quality of films for future generations to come.

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The National Board of Review Announces 2015 Student Grant Winners

Posted on July 8, 2015 by Wendy Smith

THE NATIONAL BOARD OF REVIEW ANNOUNCES 2015 STUDENT GRANT WINNERS

New York, NY (July 6, 2015) – The National Board of Review announced today that it will be awarding grant money through the organization’s annual Student Grant Program to 23 filmmakers, including nine graduate students and fourteen undergraduate students. These schools include Brooklyn College, City College, Columbia University, Hunter College, Ringling College of Art + Design, New York University, and Wesleyan University.

In addition to the student grants, one student film will also be awarded with The Marion Carter Green Award. The Marion Carter Green Award is an endowed prize given annually by the NBR to an excellent short student film that exhibits noteworthy use of musical elements. The award is made possible through the generosity of Laurence Mark, honoring the memory of Ms. Green, his mother and long-time NBR Board member.

Partnering with The National Board of Review to award the 2015 student grants are two New York City post-production facilities, Light Iron Digital and Senior Post. Returning NBR grant partner Light Iron Digital will be awarding $5,000 worth of services to an NBR grant winner. In its first year as an NBR grant partner, Senior Post will offer a special $5,000 prize, as well as $5,000 worth of services, to one NBR grant winner.

“We are excited to recognize this year’s student grant winners, and to support 18 distinctive films from nine film programs,” said NBR Managing Director Orson Robbins-Pianka. “With the help of our partners at Senior Post and Light Iron Digital, the National Board of Review is proud to help usher in the next generation of young filmmakers.”

Through the Student Grant Program, The National Board of Review promotes the cinematic future by helping young filmmakers finish their projects and exhibit them around the world at such film festivals as Sundance, Slamdance, Telluride, and New Directors/New Films, among others. Over the years, several filmmakers have won Student Academy Awards. The NBR also helps young filmmakers by supporting community organizations, such as the The Ghetto Film School, Reel Works Teen Filmmaking, and the Educational Video Center. The Board’s core activities include fostering commentary on all aspects of film production, as well as underwriting educational film programs and seminars for film students.

About the National Board of Review

For 106 years, the National Board of Review has dedicated its efforts to the support of domestic and foreign cinema as both art and entertainment. Each year, over 250 films (studio, independent, foreign-language, animated, and documentary) are viewed by this select group of film enthusiasts, filmmakers, professionals, academics, and students. These screenings are frequently followed by in-depth discussions with directors, actors, producers, and screenwriters. One of the NBR’s core values is their belief in nurturing new and up-and-coming filmmakers. They do this by awarding grants to promising film students and by facilitating community outreach through the support of organizations such as The Ghetto Film School, Reel Works Teen Filmmaking, and the Educational Video Center.

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National Board of Review 2015 Winners Announcement and Awards Gala Dates are Set

Posted on April 16, 2015 by nbr_admin

The National Board of Review will announce 2015 Award Winners on Tuesday, December 1st, 2015

Annual Awards Gala will be held Tuesday, January 5th, 2016

New York, NY (April 16, 2015) – The National Board of Review announced today that they will unveil their 2015 award winners on Tuesday, December 1st, 2015 and will host their annual awards gala on Tuesday, January 5th, 2016, at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City.

“We are thrilled to welcome back last year’s host, NBC’s Willie Geist,” said NBR President Annie Schulhof. “This also marks our tenth year at Cipriani 42nd Street and we look forward to continuing this tradition.”

The National Board of Review’s awards celebrate excellence in filmmaking with categories that include Best Picture, Best Director, Best Performances, Best Ensemble, Breakthrough Performance, Directorial Debut and Spotlight Award as well as signature honors such as the William K. Everson Award for Film History, Freedom of Expression, and Special Achievement in Filmmaking.

For 106 years, the National Board of Review has dedicated its efforts to the support of domestic and foreign cinema as both art and entertainment. Each year, over 250 films (studio, independent, foreign-language, animated, and documentary) are viewed by this select group of film enthusiasts, filmmakers, professionals, academics, and students. These screenings are frequently followed by in-depth discussions with directors, actors, producers, and screenwriters. One of the NBR’s core values is their belief in nurturing new and up-and-coming filmmakers by awarding grants to promising film students and facilitating community outreach to The Children’s Aid Society, The Ghetto Film School, Reel Works Teen Filmmaking, and Educational Video Center.

Join the conversation @NBRfilm

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Contacts:
DKC Public Relations
Ella Robinson
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(212) 981-5135

Derek Schulte
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(310) 341-4077