Entertainment
Focus Features launches major awards campaign for low-budget hit 'Obsession'
The studio is backing Inde Navarrette for best actress and director Curry Barker across multiple categories following the film's $505 million box office run.
The short version
- Focus Features is launching an extensive awards season campaign for the horror-romance film 'Obsession.'
- Inde Navarrette is being submitted for best actress, while director Curry Barker will be campaigned for directing, screenplay, and editing.
- The campaign follows major commercial success, with the $750,000 production earning more than $505 million globally.
- The studio has yet to determine whether to enter the film as a drama or comedy/musical for the Golden Globe Awards.
Key facts
- Focus Features is launching an Academy Awards campaign for 'Obsession' across almost all eligible categories, including Best Picture.[Variety]
- Inde Navarrette will be campaigned in the best actress category for her starring role.[Variety]
- Filmmaker Curry Barker will be submitted for best director, original screenplay, and film editing.[Variety]
- 'Obsession' has grossed over $505.6 million globally against a production budget of $750,000.[Variety]
What remains uncertain
- Focus Features and the filmmakers have not finalized whether to submit 'Obsession' in the drama or musical/comedy category for the Golden Globe Awards.[Variety]