With sincerest appreciation for all the great work that’s been done in film this year, the Alliance of Women Film Journalists is pleased to announce the winners of the 2013 EDA Awards.
Congrats to all!
AWFJ EDA ‘BEST OF’ AWARDS
Best Film
12 Years a Slave
Best Director (Female or Male)
Best Screenplay, Original
Best Screenplay, Adapted
Best Documentary
Best Animated Film
Best Actress
Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Best Actor
Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Best Ensemble Cast
Best Editing
Best Cinematography
Best Film Music Or Score
Best Non-English-Language Film
EDA FEMALE FOCUS AWARDS
These awards honor WOMEN only.
Best Woman Director
Best Woman Screenwriter
Kick Ass Award For Best Female Action Star
Best Animated Female
Best Breakthrough Performance
Actress Defying Age and Ageism
AWFJ EDA Female Icon Award
(Presented to an actress for the portrayal of the most positive female role model, or for a role in which she takes personal and/or career risks to plumb the female psyche and therefore gives us courage to plumb our own, and/or for putting forth the image of a woman who is heroic, accomplished, persistent, demands her rights and/or the rights of others.)
This Year’s Outstanding Achievement By A Woman In The Film Industry
(Presented only when warranted to a female who has had a banner-making, record-breaking, industry-changing achievement during any given year.)
EDA SPECIAL MENTION AWARDS
AWFJ Hall Of Shame Award
Actress Most in Need Of A New Agent
Movie You Wanted To Love But Just Couldn’t Award
Unforgettable Moment Award
Best Depiction Of Nudity, Sexuality, or Seduction Award
Sequel or Remake That Shouldn’t Have Been Made Award (Tie)
Most Egregious Age Difference Between The Leading Man and The Love Interest Award