With sincerest appreciation of all the great work that’s been done in film this year, the Alliance of Women Film Journalists is pleased to announce the awards categories for the 2013 EDA Awards.
AWFJ BEST OF AWARDS
These awards are presented to women and/or men, so please nominate accordingly.
Best Film
Best Director (Woman or Man)
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
Best Female Action Star
Best Breakthrough Performance
Female Icon of the Year Award (a woman whose work in film and/or in life made a difference, presented only if warranted)
EDA SPECIAL MENTION AWARDS
Best Depiction Of Nudity, Sexuality, or Seduction
Actress Defying Age and Ageism
Most Egregious Age Difference Between The Leading Man and The Love Interest Award
Actress Most in Need Of A New Agent
Movie You Wanted To Love, But Just Couldn’t
Nominees for all categories will be announced on December 29, 2015.
EDA Award winners will be announced on January 12, 2015.
We look forward to recognizing this year’s outstanding cinema achievements (best and worst!) by women (and men!) in front of and behind the cameras, and to making this an all around superb awards season.