The European Film Awards (EFAs) have long positioned themselves as "Europe's answer to the Oscars," but recent changes suggest a new era of confidence for the awards. As American studios prioritize franchise sequels over serious drama, and European films vie for major trophies outside traditional categories, the EFAs are taking center stage.
For the first time, the European Film Academy has moved its annual ceremony from December to mid-January, positioning it between the Golden Globes and the Oscars. This strategic move is seen as a bold statement of intent by the academy, which aims to reposition itself as a major tastemaker for adult cinema.
According to Scott Roxborough, European bureau chief for the Hollywood Reporter, "Hollywood has stopped making movies for adults, with a few exceptions." This statement has significant implications for the EFAs, which are now seen as an opportunity for European filmmakers to shine on the global stage.
This year's shortlist includes highly acclaimed films like Joachim Trier's "Sentimental Value," a family drama that won the Grand Prix at Cannes and a best supporting actor Golden Globe for Stellan Skarsgård. The film faces stiff competition from other nominees, including Spanish director Óliver Laxe's "Sirāt" and German newcomer Mascha Schilinski's "The Sound of Falling."
The EFAs' new strategy is also being supported by the Irish documentary-maker Mark Cousins, who will be curating the ceremony as a "live film essay." This innovative approach aims to create an immersive experience for attendees, blurring the lines between award-giving and cultural commentary.
European distributors are taking notice of the awards' growing influence, with some even shaping their marketing campaigns around the EFAs. The shift in momentum is palpable, with European films recording strong showings at the box office and a 6% rise in international markets last year.
The stakes are high for the EFAs, but it's clear that they're on the right track. As Mike Downey, outgoing chair of the European Film Academy, puts it: "European cinema has gone on the front foot and repositioned itself to take on Hollywood... Our major overhaul radically boosts our profile and indeed European cinema's importance in the international awards season."
The 38th edition of the EFAs is shaping up to be a night to remember, with "Sentimental Value" and other nominees vying for top honors. Will European cinema continue to challenge Hollywood's dominance? One thing is certain – the EFAs are no longer content to simply follow in the footsteps of their American counterparts. They're taking center stage, and it's time to watch and see how this new era unfolds.
For the first time, the European Film Academy has moved its annual ceremony from December to mid-January, positioning it between the Golden Globes and the Oscars. This strategic move is seen as a bold statement of intent by the academy, which aims to reposition itself as a major tastemaker for adult cinema.
According to Scott Roxborough, European bureau chief for the Hollywood Reporter, "Hollywood has stopped making movies for adults, with a few exceptions." This statement has significant implications for the EFAs, which are now seen as an opportunity for European filmmakers to shine on the global stage.
This year's shortlist includes highly acclaimed films like Joachim Trier's "Sentimental Value," a family drama that won the Grand Prix at Cannes and a best supporting actor Golden Globe for Stellan Skarsgård. The film faces stiff competition from other nominees, including Spanish director Óliver Laxe's "Sirāt" and German newcomer Mascha Schilinski's "The Sound of Falling."
The EFAs' new strategy is also being supported by the Irish documentary-maker Mark Cousins, who will be curating the ceremony as a "live film essay." This innovative approach aims to create an immersive experience for attendees, blurring the lines between award-giving and cultural commentary.
European distributors are taking notice of the awards' growing influence, with some even shaping their marketing campaigns around the EFAs. The shift in momentum is palpable, with European films recording strong showings at the box office and a 6% rise in international markets last year.
The stakes are high for the EFAs, but it's clear that they're on the right track. As Mike Downey, outgoing chair of the European Film Academy, puts it: "European cinema has gone on the front foot and repositioned itself to take on Hollywood... Our major overhaul radically boosts our profile and indeed European cinema's importance in the international awards season."
The 38th edition of the EFAs is shaping up to be a night to remember, with "Sentimental Value" and other nominees vying for top honors. Will European cinema continue to challenge Hollywood's dominance? One thing is certain – the EFAs are no longer content to simply follow in the footsteps of their American counterparts. They're taking center stage, and it's time to watch and see how this new era unfolds.
, but it sounds like they're finally gettin' the recognition they deserve 
. I mean, with all these big-name directors and actors showin' up for the EFAs, it's clear that Europe is makin' some noise in the film world 
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. It's gonna be cool to see how they curate the whole experience and blend it with cultural commentary.
. I'm intrigued to see if this new momentum will carry over into future years and start to give Hollywood a run for its money 
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. Its like the film industry is slowly but surely turning away from all these big franchise movies and embracing more serious dramas, just like European filmmakers want 
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The EFAs are finally stepping up their game! Moving to mid-January is a bold move, but I'm loving the strategic positioning between the Globes and Oscars. It's all about giving European films the recognition they deserve on the global stage 
. With "Sentimental Value" leading the charge, I think this year's ceremony is going to be EPIC! 
Can't wait to see how the rest of the nominees shake out - it's time for some serious Euro cinema bragging rights 
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I think the EFAs are on a roll! With the move from December to January, they're definitely positioning themselves as a major player in adult cinema. It's exciting to see European films getting recognition globally, and it's not just about the awards themselves, but also how they impact the box office and international markets. With innovative approaches like Mark Cousins' "live film essay," the EFAs are creating an immersive experience that's all about celebrating European cinema. Bring on the 38th edition! 
european cinema is finally getting the recognition it deserves after all those years of being overshadowed by hollywood 
i mean dont get me wrong i love marvel movies as much as the next person but some of these european films are just so talented and underrated 
cant wait to see how they execute this innovative approach
fingers crossed for sentimental value and other nominees 
! Finally, someone's giving those big Hollywood studios a run for their money 
. I'm all about that European cinema life 
. And a live film essay? Genius idea, Mark Cousins! Can't wait to see how it all comes together 
. The EFAs are definitely taking the lead now 
, and I'm here for it 
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I think this is a great move, but also kinda scary? Like what does "adult cinema" even mean these days? Is it just another way of saying "serious films for real people"? 
the European Film Awards are totally shaking things up! With all these big-name films and innovative approaches, I think EFAs are on a roll 
theyre trying to step up their game and show the world what european cinema is all about 
anyways, the lineup looks fire this year, gotta keep an eye on joachim tier's "sentimental value" 
. It's like he's inviting us all to join the conversation about what European cinema has to offer 
. And with distributors taking notice of the EFAs' growing influence, it's only going to get more exciting 
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. The EFAs are giving us a chance to see what's possible when we trust our own unique voices and perspectives 
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, and I'm here for it 
. It's like the EFAs are the "Dumbledore's Army" of European cinema - taking on the big boys (Hollywood) and proving that we've got our own magic 
. Bring it on, 38th edition! 
"Sentimental Value" is giving me all the feels, and I'm rooting for Joachim Trier to take home a few awards 
And can we talk about how cool it is that Mark Cousins is curating the ceremony as a live film essay? Game-changer! 
They're shaping their marketing campaigns around the EFAs, which means more visibility for those amazing European films on the big screen 
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Anyway, I'm rooting for European cinema to take down Hollywood once and for all!