The 2022 Music City Film Critics Association Film Award Winners

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 mcfca615@gmail.com.

The 2022 Music City Film Critics’ Association Award Winners: 

Best Picture

The Power of the Dog

The Jim Ridley Award

Old Henry 

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

The Harder They Fall

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

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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