The Golden Globe Awards and Variety collaborated to celebrate upcoming talent at an invite-only party presented by Adobe during the Sundance Film Festival. The Breakthrough Awards, highlighting the next generation of exceptional talents, honored individuals making an impact in front of the camera. Here are the highlights:
1. Recipients:
- Normani: The singer-turned-actress, starring in Sundance opener “Freaky Tales.”
- Dylan O’Brien: Star of “Ponyboi.”
- Maddie Ziegler: Recognized for “My Old Ass.”
- Justice Smith: Honored for his roles in “I Saw the TV Glow” and “The American Society of Magical Negroes.”
2. Breakthrough Director Award:
- Jane Schoenbrun: Received the Breakthrough Director Award presented by Adobe for A24’s “I Saw the TV Glow.”
3. Acceptance Speeches:
- Normani expressed gratitude for working with Pedro Pascal and Ben Mendelsohn, calling it a “masterclass in acting.”
- Dylan O’Brien highlighted the significance of his film, “Ponyboi,” featuring an intersex performer in a lead intersex role.
- Jane Schoenbrun discussed navigating the challenges of art and commerce as a trans person.
- Maddie Ziegler emotionally talked about her friendship with costar Maisy Stella since age 10.
- Justice Smith shared his journey, mentioning it was his first time at Sundance.
4. Presenters:
- Colleagues of the honorees presented the awards, including Jack Champion, River Gallo & Victoria Pedretti, Brigette Lundy-Paine, Megan Park & Stella, and Austin Abrams.
5. Event Details:
- The event was presented by Adobe and held at the Adobe space on Main Street in Park City, Utah.
- Ramin Setoodeh and Tim Gray opened the program, emphasizing the tradition of recognizing up-and-coming talent at film festivals.
- Heather Freeland, chief brand officer at Adobe, highlighted the company’s support for independent and emerging filmmakers at Sundance.
The Breakthrough Awards celebrated emerging talents in the film industry, acknowledging their contributions and the impact of their work on the world stage.
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