Gotham Awards 2024

Congrats to the 2024 Gotham Awards nominees including these films by Film Fatales members:

Girls Will Be Girls directed by Shuchi Talati – Breakthrough Director
In a strict boarding school nestled in the Himalayas, 16-year-old Mira discovers desire and romance. But her sexual, rebellious awakening is disrupted by her mother who never got to come-of-age herself.

I Saw The TV Glow directed by Jane Schoenbrun – Best Director, Outstanding Lead Performance, Outstanding Supporting Performance
A classmate introduces teenage Owen to a mysterious late-night TV show — a vision of a supernatural world beneath their own. In the pale glow of the television, Owen’s view of reality begins to crack.

Los Mosquitos directed by Nicole Chi – Focus Features Short Film Showcase WINNER
Aby, a 15-year-old Honduran immigrant, navigates life in the US alongside her newly-arrived cousin. On Thanksgiving Day, Aby’s rebellious spirit clashes with her caregiver’s expectations, intensifying her desire to escape the home life.

The People’s Joker directed by Vera Drew – Breakthrough Director – WINNER
A law-breaking comedian who is grappling with her gender identity forms a new anti-comedy troupe with a friend and finds herself battling a fascistic caped crusader.

The Piano Lesson starring Danielle Deadwyler – Outstanding Supporting Performance
The Charles family grapples with family legacy and difficult decisions as they determine the fate of their heirloom piano, exploring deeper themes along the way.

Union directed by Brett Story and Stephen Maing – Best Documentary Feature
Up against one of the most powerful companies on the planet, a group of Amazon workers embark on an unprecedented campaign to unionize their warehouse in Staten Island, New York.