Alfonso Cuaron to receive Visual Effects Society's Visionary AwardDecember 24, 2013 - 12:19 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Visual Effects Society has selected Alfonso Cuaron as the recipient of its Visionary Award in recognition of his career, citing his work on “Gravity,” Variety said. The award will be presented at the 12th Annual VES Awards on Feb. 12 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Cuaron directed, co-wrote, produced and edited “Gravity,” which has won director and best picture awards from the Los Angeles Film Critics Association; four Golden Globe nominations, including best picture, director and lead actress (for Sandra Bullock); and 10 Broadcast Film Critics Assn. nominations. Cuaron made his feature film directorial debut in 1992 with “Solo Con Tu Pareja” and his American feature film debut in 1995 with “A Little Princess,” followed in 1998 by “Great Expectations.” He wrote and directed “Y Tu Mama Tambien,” directed “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban,” and wrote and directed “Children of Men.” “Alfonso pushes the known boundaries of filmmaking,” said Jeffrey A. Okun, VES chair. “He has been at the forefront in using visual effects to tell remarkable, highly nuanced stories that change the way we think about what is possible to achieve. Throughout his career, Alfonso has shown a rare talent for using cutting-edge technology to engage us in his deeply visceral storytelling and create unforgettable cinematic experiences.” Previous winners of the VES Visionary Award have been Christopher Nolan and Ang Lee. Related links: Top stories Ara Aivazian said Azerbaijan continues the traditions of Turkey after seizing territories and forced Armenians out. The creative crew of the Public TV had chosen 13-year-old Malena as a participant of this year's contest. She called on others to also suspend their accounts over the companies’ failure to tackle hate speech. Penderecki was known for his film scores, including for William Friedkin’s “The Exorcist”, Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining”. Partner news | Exclusive access to all EURO 2024 games for Ucom subscribers This year once again Ucom stands as the primary partner of UEFA EURO 2024 in Armenia. Pashinyan congratulates Putin on Russia Day Nikol Pashinyan sent congratulatory messages to Vladimir Putin and Mikhail Mishustin on the occasion of Russia Day. Armenia, U.S. to upgrade Strategic Dialogue meeting to Strategic Partnership Commission The two governments have release a statement on the occasion of the U.S.-Armenia Strategic Dialogue Capstone meeting. Azerbaijan complains to Germany about Armenia's constitution Bayramov has complained about the Armenian constitution to his German counterpart Annalena Berbock. |