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Sumerian Pictures launches awards campaign for Sundance winner Josephine

The distributor plans multiple awards submissions for the drama, according to Variety.

The short version

  • Sumerian Pictures is launching an awards campaign for Beth de Araújo's film "Josephine".[Variety]
  • Child actor Mason Reeves will be submitted for best actress in her debut role.[Variety]
  • Co-stars Channing Tatum and Gemma Chan are entering supporting acting categories.[Variety]
  • Final eligibility remains subject to approval by the Academy and other bodies.[Variety]

Key facts

  • Sumerian Pictures plans to submit Beth de Araújo's film "Josephine" across multiple categories for the awards season.[Variety]
  • Mason Reeves will be entered into the lead actress category for her debut performance.[Variety]
  • Channing Tatum and Gemma Chan will run in the supporting actor and supporting actress categories.[Variety]
  • "Josephine" won both the Grand Jury Prize and the Audience Award following its Sundance premiere.[Variety]

What remains uncertain

  • Official eligibility across all submitted categories has yet to be determined by the Academy and related bodies.[Variety]

Sources

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