"The fall film festivals are the unofficial kickoff point for awards season, a time of thrilling possibility for dozens of movies by talented filmmakers and featuring skilled and charismatic actors. And yet, distressingly, this early stage is too often where the lists of possible awards contenders start to get narrowed down. If you've heard anyone say that Jessie Buckley is a lock to win the Best Actress Oscar for her performance in Hamnet, you've borne witness to this narrowing in action."
"This past week at the Toronto International Film Festival was the ideal time to cast that wide net; the festival featured holdover films from the Cannes and Sundance festivals, a handful of films that had just recently debuted in Venice or Telluride, and then a roster of TIFF premieres, ranging from Rian Johnson's Wake Up Dead Man to John Early's Maddie Secret."
Fall film festivals act as the unofficial kickoff for awards season, offering thrilling possibility for dozens of movies from talented filmmakers with skilled, charismatic actors. Early festival coverage too often narrows the list of potential contenders prematurely, sidelining many worthy films and performances. Festivals like the Toronto International Film Festival provide an opportunity to cast a wide net, showcasing holdovers from Cannes, Sundance, Venice, and Telluride alongside TIFF premieres. A broad approach can bring attention to overlooked performances that deserve awards consideration. Even films with celebrated ensembles and standout turns have sometimes received limited Oscar recognition despite strong work.
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