This prize has been around since the 2001 ceremony and has since been given to several industry veterans, including Gary Oldman, Kate Winslet, and Kenneth Branagh. Variety introduced it as a way of recognizing actors, directors, writers, and producers who have made a global impact and pointed the international spotlight on the UK.

BIFA spokesperson described Jones as a remarkable actress and said they’re delighted to celebrate her spectacular international achievements on home turf. Oscar-nominated star, who became a household name after leading the way in Star Wars spin-off Rogue One, said she feels the same way about this incredible recognition.

“It’s an incredible honor to receive this award and, in doing so, to join such an illustrious and inspiring group of filmmakers and actors. To support the British film industry on the global stage is a huge privilege and something I feel very proud and lucky to be a part of,” stated Jones.

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The opening night gala screening will take place on November 8, and the full lineup is yet to be revealed. Director Mimi Leder is one of the first women to ever be admitted to the AFI Conservatory, so it’s quite symbolic her movie will get to open the festival.

The premiere of On the Basis of Sex will also mark the 25th anniversary of Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s appointment to the Supreme Court. Leder believes her film couldn’t come at a more important moment in history nor be shown at a more relevant place than AFI Fest. She expressed her hopes that a lot of young women will “find inspiration to realize their own unlimited potential” after seeing this biopic.

Bob Gazzale, president and CEO of the American Film Institute, said its AFI’s honor to shine a proper light upon Leder and this landmark film, starring Felicity Jones and Armie Hammer.

“AFI was founded to celebrate excellence in the art form and to ensure it for future generations, On the Basis of Sex brings these dual mandates together as one – a story essential to our times and a triumph for one of the first female directors at the AFI Conservatory,” said Gazzale.

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This prize has been around since the 2001 ceremony and has since been given to several industry veterans, including Gary Oldman, Kate Winslet, and Kenneth Branagh. Variety introduced it as a way of recognizing actors, directors, writers, and producers who have made a global impact and pointed the international spotlight on the UK.

BIFA spokesperson described Jones as a remarkable actress and said they’re delighted to celebrate her spectacular international achievements on home turf. Oscar-nominated star, who became a household name after leading the way in Star Wars spin-off Rogue One, said she feels the same way about this incredible recognition.

“It’s an incredible honor to receive this award and, in doing so, to join such an illustrious and inspiring group of filmmakers and actors. To support the British film industry on the global stage is a huge privilege and something I feel very proud and lucky to be a part of,” stated Jones.

The post Felicity Jones Set to Receive Variety Honor at 2018 BIFAs appeared first on OMG Check It Out !.

The opening night gala screening will take place on November 8, and the full lineup is yet to be revealed. Director Mimi Leder is one of the first women to ever be admitted to the AFI Conservatory, so it’s quite symbolic her movie will get to open the festival.

The premiere of On the Basis of Sex will also mark the 25th anniversary of Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s appointment to the Supreme Court. Leder believes her film couldn’t come at a more important moment in history nor be shown at a more relevant place than AFI Fest. She expressed her hopes that a lot of young women will “find inspiration to realize their own unlimited potential” after seeing this biopic.

Bob Gazzale, president and CEO of the American Film Institute, said its AFI’s honor to shine a proper light upon Leder and this landmark film, starring Felicity Jones and Armie Hammer.

“AFI was founded to celebrate excellence in the art form and to ensure it for future generations, On the Basis of Sex brings these dual mandates together as one – a story essential to our times and a triumph for one of the first female directors at the AFI Conservatory,” said Gazzale.

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