Hollywood Film Festival announces 2009 nominees

MUMBAI: The Hollywood Film Festival has announced five nominees for the year‘s Hollywood Awards‘ annual ‘Hollywood World Award‘.

The nominees are Jane Campion‘s Bright Star, Luca Guadagnino‘s I Am Love, Jessica Hausner‘s Lourdes, Jacques Audiard‘s A Prophet and Michael Haneke‘s The White Ribbon.

“These five films are not just among the best international films, but the best films made this year,” said jury chairman Mike Goodridge.

“In addition, we are extremely proud to honor these titles with selection for the Hollywood World Awards,” he added.

The winner will be announced at a gala ceremony on 26 October. Previous winners include Laurent Cantet‘s The Class, Pedro Almodovar‘s Volver, Cristian Mungiu‘s 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days and Walter Salles‘ The Motorcycle Diaries.

The Hollywood Awards additionally announced two more recipients of their annual pre-announced prizes. Christoph Waltz will receive supporting actor award for his work in Inglourious Basterds, while humanitarian Father Rick Frechette will be honoured with the ‘Hollywood Humanitarian Award‘.