Deadline’s Contenders Film: Los Angeles returns to a live and in-person edition today, with panels featuring 31 of the buzziest awards-season titles being presented in our annual all-day showcase that returns to the DGA Theater. A breakfast kicks off the day followed by the first presentation at 8:56 a.m. PT.Click here to sign up for and watch the livestream.
Because of the pandemic we were of course forced to do our signature Contenders event virtually last year. It was wildly successful, and we have actually repeated that format in various ways for the past two Emmy seasons. But now, following our successful return to an in-person format last month at ourDeadline Launches Its Contenders Film: London Streaming Site
The Covid workarounds we developed have taught us so much, however. We can have the best of both worlds if we combine the in-person experience with streaming a virtual presentation. Those who want to take part in what has become one-stop shopping for Academy and key guild voters, but who can’t be in L.A., still get to see it all.
Although the past 19 months have certainly been challenging for the industry, and especially the motion picture business, things are definitely looking up judging by the quality and quantity of content showcased at today’s event. A banner group of films of all stripes, accompanied by a stellar lineup of talent sitting on our Q&A panels, is the hallmark of what we are offering. From indie to animation, comedy to drama, and large-scale epic studio movies, we’ve got it all.
Among the films explored at Contenders, several are drawn from real life—always a ripe target for awards voters. Join us as we explore the origin story of Venus and Serena Williams as filtered through the efforts of their father to breed a pair of tennis legends in. We will also highlight Aaron Sorkin’s unique take on the compelling drama behind the scenes of the iconic TV series, as Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem play the real-life Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz in a way you’ve never seen before.
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