JOHN SCHLESINGER AWARDS

Each year, PIFF recognizes two first-time feature film directors whose work commemorates the legacy of one of our finest American directors. John Schlesinger (1926-2003) gave us such exemplary works as Midnight Cowboy, Marathon Man, The Day of the Locust, and Sunday Bloody Sunday. When asked to give advice to first-time directors, Schlesinger responded, “Never take ‘no’ for an answer. It’s a long business getting something off the ground and it takes great determination.” This award includes a $1000 cash prize generously provided by Michael Childers.

This year’s Schlesinger jurors are producer David Hinojosa (Zola, Shirley, First Reformed) and filmmaker Anne Sundberg (Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work, The Trials of Darryl Hunt).

Sponsored by Michael Childers.