The ballots have been counted and the winners are solidified. To say that 2021 was a great year for film would be an understatement and that only made this voting process even more difficult, but we love it. Personally, I had to go back and watch a couple films a few more times just to make sure my mind was made up and my votes were concise – they weren’t. My final votes differed slightly than my initial ones. Honestly, a few of the winners surprised me but that’s to be expected. Anyway, without further ado, here’s a statement from the Music City Film Critics’ Association and our list of winners.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – January 25, 2022 – The Music City Film Critics’ Association is proud to announce its winners of the MCFCA 2022 Film Awards. The association is comprised of more than 30 professional film critics working in or near Nashville, Tennessee.
The Power of the Dog comes out on top with four awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Supporting Actor, and Best Screenplay. Dune comes away with the second-most awards with three, including Best Score, Best Sound, and Best Production Design.
“While there were no ties for this year’s awards, there were a lot of close votes, and in the end, 15 different films accounted for our 24 awards,” Sean Atkins, President of the MCFCA said. “That speaks to how exceptional 2021 was for film.”
“Once again the Music City Film Critics have honored a unique group of films and performances that showcase the unique quality presented throughout 2021,” Vice President Micheal Compton added.
Each year the MCFCA gives out The Jim Ridley Award, a special award named after one of Nashville’s most beloved film critics, who died at age 50 in 2016. It is given to the film or the person that best represents Nashville and Tennessee. This year’s recipient is Old Henry.
“Jim Ridley was always one of Nashville’s biggest champions when it came to spotlighting local films made by local artists, and the MCFCA strongly felt that Old Henry honors the spirit of exactly who and what this important award is about,” said Cory Woodroof, MCFCA board member.
“Being both a gripping Western and an independent film shot just outside of Nashville, Old Henry is the perfect recipient of this honor. It’s exactly the type of movie you’d love to catch Jim afterward in the lobby and talk about.”
To speak with a member of the MCFCA regarding the 2022 winners, please send an email request to [email protected].
The 2022 Music City Film Critics’ Association Award Winners:
Best Picture
The Jim Ridley Award
Best Director
Jane Campion – The Power of the Dog
Best Actor
Nicolas Cage – Pig
Best Actress
Jessica Chastain – The Eyes of Tammy Faye
Best Supporting Actor
Kodi Smit-McPhee – The Power of the Dog
Best Supporting Actress
Ann Dowd – Mass
Best Young Actor
Jude Hill – Belfast
Best Young Actress
Emilia Jones – CODA
Best Acting Ensemble
Best Music Film
Tick, Tick…BOOM!
Best Animated Film
The Mitchells vs. The Machines
Best Documentary
Summer of Soul
Best International Film
Drive My Car
Best Screenplay
The Power of the Dog
Best Original Song
“No Time to Die” – No Time to Die
Best Score
Hans Zimmer – Dune
Best Sound
Dune
Best Cinematography
The Tragedy of Macbeth
Best Production Design
Dune
Photo Credit: Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures
Best Editing
Last Night in Soho
Best Comedy Film
Licorice Pizza
Best Horror Film
A Quiet Place Part II
Best Action Film
Spider-Man: No Way Home
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