Shooting The Boston Film Festival announced today that Amherst-bred actress Uma
Thurman will recieve this year’s Film Excellence Award, and the Oscar nominee's movie
“Motherhood” will open the festival Friday, Sept. 18 at the Landmark Kendall Square
Theatre. Here's the press release:
Thurman has an extensive repertoire of critically acclaimed as well as commercially
successful movies including the cult hits, “Kill Bill Vol.I and II,” “Batman & Robin,” and
“Prime,” plus the musical “The Producers.” Her compelling performances have been
lauded with award nominations including an Oscar nod for her supporting role in “Pulp
Fiction,” in addition to numerous BAFTA, Golden Globe and People’s Choice Awards.
Thurman also co-starred with Boston native actor Ben Affleck in “Paycheck.”
A poignant comedy set in Manhattan, "Motherhood" takes place over the course of a
single day as Eliza, played by Thurman, looks after her two young children while
struggling to hang on to her identity as an aspiring writer. The film also stars Minnie
Driver and Anthony Edwards. Writer director is Katherine Dieckmann and the producers
are Rachel Cohen, Jana Edelbaum, Pamela Koffler, Christine Vachon, and John Wells.
The movie will be released in theatres this October.
Executive Director of the 25th BFF Robin Dawson said, “The committee is delighted to
honor Uma for her extraordinary film career. It is a wonderful opportunity for the
audience to share in the filmmaking process firsthand with one of America’s most
accomplished actress.” The film is a collaboration of Killer Films and Ideal Partners.
“Uma has entertained audiences around the globe in varied performances and has
become an inspiration to women. This movie will resonate with mothers and families
alike while supplying some welcome comedic relief,” Dawson continued.
The 25th Boston Film Festival celebrates a landmark year with a distinct program of
films that includes features films, documentaries and shorts. The schedule will be
released on Friday, September 4 and posted on the festival website
www.Bostonfilmfestival.org. A variety of awards are presented annually, including Best
Film, Best Director, Best Male and Female Performance, Best Documentary, Best
Cinematography, Best Emerging Director and recognition for Film Excellence. New
categories have been added to laud productions that influence green industry living in
addition to the unique “Mass Impact Award” given to a filmmaker whose movie
illuminates a social issue that positively affects humanity. The Boston Film Festival is
dedicated to supporting evolving filmmakers by providing a forum to showcase their
artistic vision.
Thurman will recieve this year’s Film Excellence Award, and the Oscar nominee's movie
“Motherhood” will open the festival Friday, Sept. 18 at the Landmark Kendall Square
Theatre. Here's the press release:
Thurman has an extensive repertoire of critically acclaimed as well as commercially
successful movies including the cult hits, “Kill Bill Vol.I and II,” “Batman & Robin,” and
“Prime,” plus the musical “The Producers.” Her compelling performances have been
lauded with award nominations including an Oscar nod for her supporting role in “Pulp
Fiction,” in addition to numerous BAFTA, Golden Globe and People’s Choice Awards.
Thurman also co-starred with Boston native actor Ben Affleck in “Paycheck.”
A poignant comedy set in Manhattan, "Motherhood" takes place over the course of a
single day as Eliza, played by Thurman, looks after her two young children while
struggling to hang on to her identity as an aspiring writer. The film also stars Minnie
Driver and Anthony Edwards. Writer director is Katherine Dieckmann and the producers
are Rachel Cohen, Jana Edelbaum, Pamela Koffler, Christine Vachon, and John Wells.
The movie will be released in theatres this October.
Executive Director of the 25th BFF Robin Dawson said, “The committee is delighted to
honor Uma for her extraordinary film career. It is a wonderful opportunity for the
audience to share in the filmmaking process firsthand with one of America’s most
accomplished actress.” The film is a collaboration of Killer Films and Ideal Partners.
“Uma has entertained audiences around the globe in varied performances and has
become an inspiration to women. This movie will resonate with mothers and families
alike while supplying some welcome comedic relief,” Dawson continued.
The 25th Boston Film Festival celebrates a landmark year with a distinct program of
films that includes features films, documentaries and shorts. The schedule will be
released on Friday, September 4 and posted on the festival website
www.Bostonfilmfestival.org. A variety of awards are presented annually, including Best
Film, Best Director, Best Male and Female Performance, Best Documentary, Best
Cinematography, Best Emerging Director and recognition for Film Excellence. New
categories have been added to laud productions that influence green industry living in
addition to the unique “Mass Impact Award” given to a filmmaker whose movie
illuminates a social issue that positively affects humanity. The Boston Film Festival is
dedicated to supporting evolving filmmakers by providing a forum to showcase their
artistic vision.
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Boston Film Festival to honor Uma Thurman
by Roland Hansen
by Roland Hansen
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