2022 Music City Film Critics Association Film Awards Winners
Last month, the Music City Film Critics Association announced its nominations for the MCFCA 2022 Film Awards and just over a week ago, they announced their winners.
Leading the winners is The Power of The Dog with four awards including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Supporting Actor, and Best Screenplay. Dune followed close behind with three, including Best Score, Best Sound, and Best Production Design.
“While there were no ties for this year’s awards, there were a lot of close votes, and in the end, 15 different films accounted for our 24 awards,” Sean Atkins, President of the MCFCA said. “That speaks to how exceptional 2021 was for film.”
“Once again the Music City Film Critics have honored a unique group of films and performances that showcase the unique quality presented throughout 2021,” Vice President Micheal Compton added.
Every year the MCFCA gives out The Jim Ridley Award, a special award named after one of Nashville’s most beloved film critics, Jim Ridley, who died at age 50 in 2016. It is awarded to the film or the person that best represents Nashville and Tennessee. This year’s recipient is Old Henry.
“Jim Ridley was always one of Nashville’s biggest champions when it came to spotlighting local films made by local artists, and the MCFCA strongly felt that Old Henry honors the spirit of exactly who and what this important award is about,” said Cory Woodroof, MCFCA board member.
“Being both a gripping Western and an independent film shot just outside of Nashville, Old Henry is the perfect recipient of this honor. It’s exactly the type of movie you’d love to catch Jim afterward in the lobby and talk about.”
Without further ado, here are the 2022 Music City Film Critics Association Film Awards winners. Any film I’ve reviewed will have a link alongside it, as is standard with my nominees and winners lists.
Best Picture
The Power of the Dog
The Jim Ridley Award
Old Henry
Best Director
Jane Campion - The Power of the Dog
Best Actor
Nicholas Cage - Pig
Best Actress
Jessica Chastain - The Eyes of Tammy Faye
Best Supporting Actor
Kodi Smit-McPhee - The Power of the Dog
Best Supporting Actress
Ann Dowd - Mass
Best Young Actor
Jude Hill - Belfast
Best Young Actress
Emilia Jones - CODA
Best Acting Ensemble
The Harder They Fall
Best Music Film
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Best Animated Film
The Mitchells vs. The Machines
Best Documentary
Summer of Soul (…Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
Best International Film
Drive My Car
Best Screenplay
The Power of the Dog
Best Original Song
“No Time to Die” - No Time to Die
Best Score
Hans Zimmer - Dune: Part One
Best Sound
Dune: Part One
Best Cinematography
The Tragedy of Macbeth
Best Production Design
Dune: Part One
Best Editing
Last Night in Soho
Best Comedy Film
Licorice Pizza
Best Horror Film
A Quiet Place Part II
Best Action Film
What do you think of the winners list? What have you seen? What haven't you seen? What do you think got snubbed? Let me know in the comments below or any of my social media platforms below!
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