International Film Society Critics Association
@ifscritics.bsky.social
Over 100 film critics from around the world coming together to honor the best the world of film has to offer.
Nominee announcement - Feb. 21st, 2025
Winners announcement - Mar. 1st, 2025
Nominee announcement - Feb. 21st, 2025
Winners announcement - Mar. 1st, 2025
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Thank you for all you do and have the best year possible!
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June 24, 2025 at 4:31 PM
We are so thrilled to wish our friend and original member @theflemishseth.bsky.social the BIGGEST HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
Thank you for all you do and have the best year possible!
Thank you for all you do and have the best year possible!
All of these films were astounding in their own right, and one captured the hearts and minds of our voters. So now, it is time to reveal what film the members of the IFSCA chose as their 2024 Best Picture of the Year. Congratulations to our BEST PICTURE WINNER...
March 1, 2025 at 9:17 PM
All of these films were astounding in their own right, and one captured the hearts and minds of our voters. So now, it is time to reveal what film the members of the IFSCA chose as their 2024 Best Picture of the Year. Congratulations to our BEST PICTURE WINNER...
Coming in as a close second. Taking the silver and our hearts home is a film that probably should've garnered more awards attention this year than it did. But we've got love for you no matter what. Our runner up for BEST PICTURE is...
March 1, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Coming in as a close second. Taking the silver and our hearts home is a film that probably should've garnered more awards attention this year than it did. But we've got love for you no matter what. Our runner up for BEST PICTURE is...
We have reached our final award for the year, but in true IFSCA fashion, we can't let our runner ups go unnoticed. Lord knows, we've got love for all these films, but this unconventional awards contender won us over. Taking the bronze in Best Picture, it's our girl Ani.
March 1, 2025 at 8:57 PM
We have reached our final award for the year, but in true IFSCA fashion, we can't let our runner ups go unnoticed. Lord knows, we've got love for all these films, but this unconventional awards contender won us over. Taking the bronze in Best Picture, it's our girl Ani.
With performances this good, picking a winner is like picking your favorite child - it depends on the day. And with performances like these, it could have been anybody's day. But today, here is our winner for BEST LEAD ACTRESS.
(Runner up: TIE - Fernanda Torres & Mikey Madison)
(Runner up: TIE - Fernanda Torres & Mikey Madison)
March 1, 2025 at 8:45 PM
With performances this good, picking a winner is like picking your favorite child - it depends on the day. And with performances like these, it could have been anybody's day. But today, here is our winner for BEST LEAD ACTRESS.
(Runner up: TIE - Fernanda Torres & Mikey Madison)
(Runner up: TIE - Fernanda Torres & Mikey Madison)
The time has come to honor the head of the table. The one who leads their company from start to finish. Who's every decision matters in the long run. Here's who did it best. Here is our winner for BEST DIRECTOR.
(Runner up: Coralie Fargeat - The Substance)
(Runner up: Coralie Fargeat - The Substance)
March 1, 2025 at 8:32 PM
The time has come to honor the head of the table. The one who leads their company from start to finish. Who's every decision matters in the long run. Here's who did it best. Here is our winner for BEST DIRECTOR.
(Runner up: Coralie Fargeat - The Substance)
(Runner up: Coralie Fargeat - The Substance)
As the lead of a film, its success is yours as well. Our winner gave us a tour de force performance that we have no choice but to honor. Here is our winner for BEST LEAD ACTOR.
(Runner up: TIE - Adrien Brody & Ralph Fiennes)
(Runner up: TIE - Adrien Brody & Ralph Fiennes)
March 1, 2025 at 8:21 PM
As the lead of a film, its success is yours as well. Our winner gave us a tour de force performance that we have no choice but to honor. Here is our winner for BEST LEAD ACTOR.
(Runner up: TIE - Adrien Brody & Ralph Fiennes)
(Runner up: TIE - Adrien Brody & Ralph Fiennes)
And now we honor those who took a single thought and made it into a script and didn't stop until it became a film. One of the best of the year, actually. Here is our winner for BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY.
(Runner up: Sean Baker - Anora)
(Runner up: Sean Baker - Anora)
March 1, 2025 at 8:06 PM
And now we honor those who took a single thought and made it into a script and didn't stop until it became a film. One of the best of the year, actually. Here is our winner for BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY.
(Runner up: Sean Baker - Anora)
(Runner up: Sean Baker - Anora)
It takes a lot of skill to rewrite a story and still make it work for your medium. Our nominees did that and came up with some of the best films of the year. Here is our winner for BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY.
(Runner up: Joslyn Barnes & RaMell Ross - Nickel Boys)
(Runner up: Joslyn Barnes & RaMell Ross - Nickel Boys)
March 1, 2025 at 7:55 PM
It takes a lot of skill to rewrite a story and still make it work for your medium. Our nominees did that and came up with some of the best films of the year. Here is our winner for BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY.
(Runner up: Joslyn Barnes & RaMell Ross - Nickel Boys)
(Runner up: Joslyn Barnes & RaMell Ross - Nickel Boys)
Our good friend Bong Joon-Ho told us that we would see the world much clearer if we could get past that one-inch barrier. Well, we have. In fact, one film even exceeded them. Here is our winner for EXCEEDING (One Inch) BARRIERS.
(Runner up: Flow)
(Runner up: Flow)
March 1, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Our good friend Bong Joon-Ho told us that we would see the world much clearer if we could get past that one-inch barrier. Well, we have. In fact, one film even exceeded them. Here is our winner for EXCEEDING (One Inch) BARRIERS.
(Runner up: Flow)
(Runner up: Flow)
One actor can carry a film, but it takes an ensemble of actors to really make it worthwhile. These actors came together to make a film that truly stood out and made everyone take notice. Here is our winner for BEST ENSEMBLE CAST.
(Runner up: The Cast of Sing Sing)
(Runner up: The Cast of Sing Sing)
March 1, 2025 at 7:36 PM
One actor can carry a film, but it takes an ensemble of actors to really make it worthwhile. These actors came together to make a film that truly stood out and made everyone take notice. Here is our winner for BEST ENSEMBLE CAST.
(Runner up: The Cast of Sing Sing)
(Runner up: The Cast of Sing Sing)
Every year, a few performers go above and beyond to deliver more than one exceptional performance. Our nominees went way above and far beyond, and our winner has proven that to us all. Here is our winner for BEST BODY OF WORK.
(Runner up: Nicholas Hoult)
(Runner up: Nicholas Hoult)
March 1, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Every year, a few performers go above and beyond to deliver more than one exceptional performance. Our nominees went way above and far beyond, and our winner has proven that to us all. Here is our winner for BEST BODY OF WORK.
(Runner up: Nicholas Hoult)
(Runner up: Nicholas Hoult)
The youth is the future, and our nominees represent the incredible places the future of film can go. Especially when we take notice. Here is our winner for BEST YOUTH PERFORMANCE.
(Runner up: Maisy Stella - My Old Ass)
(Runner up: Maisy Stella - My Old Ass)
March 1, 2025 at 7:16 PM
The youth is the future, and our nominees represent the incredible places the future of film can go. Especially when we take notice. Here is our winner for BEST YOUTH PERFORMANCE.
(Runner up: Maisy Stella - My Old Ass)
(Runner up: Maisy Stella - My Old Ass)
Music makes the world go round, and it also can make a movie a little bit more fun. Our nominees had an extra pep in their step with these tunes, and one led the pack. Here is our winner for BEST ORIGINAL SONG.
(Runner up: "Kiss the Sky" - The Wild Robot)
(Runner up: "Kiss the Sky" - The Wild Robot)
March 1, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Music makes the world go round, and it also can make a movie a little bit more fun. Our nominees had an extra pep in their step with these tunes, and one led the pack. Here is our winner for BEST ORIGINAL SONG.
(Runner up: "Kiss the Sky" - The Wild Robot)
(Runner up: "Kiss the Sky" - The Wild Robot)
Visual storytelling at its finest is how we would describe our nominees, who took the lens to new heights in their films and captured universal truths we just had to recognize. Here is our winner for BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY.
(Runner up: Dune Part Two)
(Runner up: Dune Part Two)
March 1, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Visual storytelling at its finest is how we would describe our nominees, who took the lens to new heights in their films and captured universal truths we just had to recognize. Here is our winner for BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY.
(Runner up: Dune Part Two)
(Runner up: Dune Part Two)
Editors do much of their hard work in the dark, but we're bringing them out into the light to recognize they do stuff that truly stands out. Here is our winner for BEST FILM EDITING.
(Runner up: Dávid Jancsó - The Brutalist)
(Runner up: Dávid Jancsó - The Brutalist)
March 1, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Editors do much of their hard work in the dark, but we're bringing them out into the light to recognize they do stuff that truly stands out. Here is our winner for BEST FILM EDITING.
(Runner up: Dávid Jancsó - The Brutalist)
(Runner up: Dávid Jancsó - The Brutalist)
At times, a score composition can be the make or break for a film. Our nominees understood the assignment and made good on their work. Here is our winner for BEST ORIGINAL SCORE.
(Runner up: The Brutalist)
(Runner up: The Brutalist)
March 1, 2025 at 6:49 PM
At times, a score composition can be the make or break for a film. Our nominees understood the assignment and made good on their work. Here is our winner for BEST ORIGINAL SCORE.
(Runner up: The Brutalist)
(Runner up: The Brutalist)
When it comes to the supporting performances this year, our nominees were in stellar company. In one of our closer races, here is our winner for BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS.
(Runner up: TIE - Ariana Grande & Felicity Jones)
(Runner up: TIE - Ariana Grande & Felicity Jones)
March 1, 2025 at 6:40 PM
When it comes to the supporting performances this year, our nominees were in stellar company. In one of our closer races, here is our winner for BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS.
(Runner up: TIE - Ariana Grande & Felicity Jones)
(Runner up: TIE - Ariana Grande & Felicity Jones)
Sound makes all the difference. They don't just highlight the dialogue; they can also make whatever you're seeing feel as though you're right next to it. Here is our winner for BEST SOUND DESIGN.
(Runner up: Challengers)
(Runner up: Challengers)
March 1, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Sound makes all the difference. They don't just highlight the dialogue; they can also make whatever you're seeing feel as though you're right next to it. Here is our winner for BEST SOUND DESIGN.
(Runner up: Challengers)
(Runner up: Challengers)
Visual Effects, when done well, can bring a world to life and a vision to fruition. Our nominees succeeded in transporting us to elseworlds, but there can only be one. Here is our winner for BEST VISUAL EFFECTS.
(Runner up: Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes)
(Runner up: Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes)
March 1, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Visual Effects, when done well, can bring a world to life and a vision to fruition. Our nominees succeeded in transporting us to elseworlds, but there can only be one. Here is our winner for BEST VISUAL EFFECTS.
(Runner up: Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes)
(Runner up: Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes)
These artists make sure our nominees look their prettiest (or ugliest) for their performances. These nominees are no exception, and now, here is our winner for BEST MAKEUP & HAIRSTYLING.
(Runner-up: Nosferatu)
(Runner-up: Nosferatu)
March 1, 2025 at 6:20 PM
These artists make sure our nominees look their prettiest (or ugliest) for their performances. These nominees are no exception, and now, here is our winner for BEST MAKEUP & HAIRSTYLING.
(Runner-up: Nosferatu)
(Runner-up: Nosferatu)
If you build it, they will come, and by 'they', we mean the awards. Here is our winner for BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN.
(Runner up: Nosferatu)
(Runner up: Nosferatu)
March 1, 2025 at 6:14 PM
If you build it, they will come, and by 'they', we mean the awards. Here is our winner for BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN.
(Runner up: Nosferatu)
(Runner up: Nosferatu)
Now, who is the best dressed? It's a tough competition every year, but our nominees were no slouches. Here is our winner for BEST COSTUME DESIGN.
(Runner up: Nosferatu)
(Runner up: Nosferatu)
March 1, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Now, who is the best dressed? It's a tough competition every year, but our nominees were no slouches. Here is our winner for BEST COSTUME DESIGN.
(Runner up: Nosferatu)
(Runner up: Nosferatu)
It's hard not to be the lead, but that doesn't mean you can't steal the show. Our guys did exactly that, and while it was a race, someone snatched victory by the skin of their teeth. Here is our winner for BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR.
(Runner-up: TIE - Clarence Maclin & Kieran Culkin)
(Runner-up: TIE - Clarence Maclin & Kieran Culkin)
March 1, 2025 at 6:00 PM
It's hard not to be the lead, but that doesn't mean you can't steal the show. Our guys did exactly that, and while it was a race, someone snatched victory by the skin of their teeth. Here is our winner for BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR.
(Runner-up: TIE - Clarence Maclin & Kieran Culkin)
(Runner-up: TIE - Clarence Maclin & Kieran Culkin)