Variety’s 27th annual brunch honors up-and-coming directors

By Tatum Larsen

January 4, 2024 2:22 PM

Published January 4, 2024 10:36 AM

10 directors will be celebrated at Variety’s annual brunch following Thursday’s Palm Springs International Film Festival Gala.

Variety awards "10 Directors to Watch" who have made notable contributions to the world of film every year.

This year's honorees include:

Blitz Bazawule, The Color Purple

Ilker Çatak, The Teachers’ Lounge

Sophie Dupuis, Solo

Cord Jefferson, American Fiction

Titus Kaphar, Exhibiting Forgiveness

Anna Kendrick, Woman of the Hour

Kobi Libii, American Society of Magical Negroes

Aaron Schimberg, A Different Man (SUNDANCE)

Ena Sendijarevic, Sweet Dreams

Eva Trobisch, Ivo

Past awardees include:

Wes Anderson, Bottle Rocket

Christopher Nolan, Memento

Kasi Lemmons, Eve's Bayou

Justin Simien, Dear White People

Nia DaCosta, Candyman

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