The Satellite Award for Best Motion Picture is one of the annual awards given to motion pictures by the International Press Academy. The category was gone through several changes since its inception, specially related to the genre of the film awarded.
- From 1996 to 2010, two categories based on genre were presented, Best Drama Film and Best Comedy or Musical Film
- In 2011, the IPA pared down its Satellite Award nominations in the motion picture categories from 22 to 19 classifications; the change reflects the merger of drama and comedy under a general Best Picture heading, including the Best Actor/Actress headings and the Supporting headings.[1]
- In 2016 and 2017, two winners were announced within the Best Motion Picture category, one for a major studio film and other for an independent film.
- In 2018, a stand-alone category for independent film was presented.
| Satellite Award for Best Film | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Best Dramatic Film Best Comedy or Musical Film |
| Country | United States |
| Presented by | International Press Academy |
| First awarded | 1996 |
| Currently held by | Comedy or Musical: The Holdovers (2023) Drama: Oppenheimer (2023) |
Since 2018, the two categories based on genre are presented replacing the Best Motion Picture category for the Best Drama Film and Best Comedy or Musical Film categories previously presented.
Winners and nominees
editComedy or Musical (1996–2010, 2018–present)
editDrama (1996–2010, 2018–present)
editMotion Picture (2011–2015)
editMotion Picture (Major / Independent) (2016–2017)
editIndependent (2018)
edit| Year | Film | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | BlacKkKlansman | Spike Lee |
| Eighth Grade | Bo Burnham | |
| First Reformed | Paul Schrader | |
| Leave No Trace | Debra Granik | |
| Private Life | Tamara Jenkins | |
| A Private War | Matthew Heineman |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ 2011 Satellite Winners, December 2011.
- ^ "Satellite Awards 1997". IMDb. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
- ^ "Satellite Awards 1998". IMDb. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
- ^ "1999 3rd Annual SATELLITE™ Awards". International Press Academy. Archived from the original on February 1, 2008. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
- ^ Feiwell, Jill (January 16, 2000). "'Hollow' nabs quartet of Golden Satellites". Variety. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
- ^ "2001 5th Annual SATELLITE™ Awards". International Press Academy. Archived from the original on June 26, 2011. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
- ^ Berkshire, Geoff (December 17, 2001). "'Moulin Rouge' in orbit, topping Satellite noms". Variety. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
- ^ "2002 6th Annual SATELLITE™ Awards". International Press Academy. Archived from the original on June 26, 2011. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
- ^ "2003 7th Annual SATELLITE™ Awards". International Press Academy. Archived from the original on June 26, 2011. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
- ^ "2004 8th Annual SATELLITE™ Awards". International Press Academy. Archived from the original on June 26, 2011. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
- ^ "2005-A 9th Annual SATELLITE™ Awards – January 2005". International Press Academy. Archived from the original on July 15, 2011. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
- ^ "2005-B 10th Annual SATELLITE™ Awards – December 2005". International Press Academy. Archived from the original on July 15, 2011. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
- ^ Kilday, Gregg (December 1, 2006). "Satellite Awards nominate seven dramas". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
- ^ Sneider, Jeff (December 18, 2006). "'Departed', 'Dreamgirls' win at Satellite Awards". Variety. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
- ^ "2007 12th Annual SATELLITE™ Awards". International Press Academy. Archived from the original on July 18, 2011. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
- ^ Maxwell, Erin (December 17, 2007). "Satellite Award winners announced". Variety. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
- ^ "2008 13th Annual SATELLITE™ Awards". International Press Academy. Archived from the original on July 18, 2011. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
- ^ Pond, Steve (November 30, 2009). "'Nine', 'Red Cliff' Lead Satellite Nominations". TheWrap. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
- ^ Kilday, Gregg (December 21, 2009). "'Hurt Locker', 'Nine' top Satellite Awards". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
- ^ Pond, Steve (February 16, 2015). "Satellite Awards: Complete Winners List". TheWrap. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
- ^ "Satellite Awards 2018". International Press Academy. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
- ^ "Satellite Awards 2019". International Press Academy. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
- ^ "'One Night in Miami' and 'Nomadland' Lead Nominations for 25th Satellite Awards". Vimooz. February 1, 2021. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
- ^ Anderson, Erik (February 15, 2021). "Satellite Awards winners: 'Nomadland', 'Forty-Year Old Version' top film prizes; 'Schitt's Creek', 'Better Call Saul' take TV". AwardsWatch. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
- ^ "Satellite Awards 2021". International Press Academy. Retrieved December 1, 2021.
- ^ "Satellite Awards 2011". International Press Academy. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
- ^ Pond, Steve (December 18, 2011). "'The Descendants' Takes Top Prize from Satellite Awards". TheWrap. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
- ^ Kilday, Gregg (December 3, 2012). "Satellite Awards Nominates 10 Films for Best Motion Picture". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
- ^ Kilday, Gregg (December 16, 2012). "'Silver Linings Playbook' Wins Five Satellite Awards, Including Best Picture". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
- ^ Pond, Steve (December 2, 2013). "'12 Years a Slave' Tops Satellite Award Nominations". TheWrap. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
- ^ Kilday, Gregg (February 23, 2014). "Satellite Awards: '12 Years a Slave' Wins Best Motion Picture". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
- ^ Pond, Steve (December 1, 2014). "'Birdman' Leads Satellite Awards Nominations". TheWrap. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
- ^ Pond, Steve (February 16, 2015). "Satellite Awards: Complete Winners List". TheWrap. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
- ^ "Satellite Awards (2015)". International Press Academy. December 2, 2015. Retrieved December 2, 2015.
- ^ "Satellite Awards 2016". International Press Academy. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
- ^ "'Dunkirk', 'The Shape of Water' Lead Satellite Award Nominations". TheWrap. November 30, 2017. Retrieved December 1, 2017.
- ^ "Satellite Awards 2017". International Press Academy. Retrieved October 13, 2021.