Transcript Unit 1 Designer Brands

English for Cultural and Creative Industries
A lot of people were surprised when The Artist won
the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2011. It was
mostly silent, it was black and white, and it was
made in France – not the kind of the movie that
most Americans would choose to see at the theater!
And yet, because it won such a prestigious award,
millions of cinema-goers waited in line to see The
Artist. This is one argument in favor of the many
award ceremonies which are held annually: more
people are exposed to more high quality films.
The Artist Trailer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixqr8D7J_Kc
The Academy Awards (or “Oscars”) are an example of
an industry award – that is to say, the winners are chosen
by professionals within the film industry – but there are
other types of award, too. The winners of critics’ awards
and audience awards are, unsurprisingly, selected by
critics and audiences, and festival awards are given by
specially appointed juries.
 The biggest industry awards in the world are the Academy
Awards in the USA, which began in 1929, and the National
Film Awards in India, which started in 1954. Academy
Award winners receive a statue of a knight, while National
Film Award winners are presented with a medallion by
the president! The National Film Awards always take place
in New Delhi and the ceremony can be long, as there are
almost 100 categories, including separate awards for
movies made in each of India’s 24 national languages.
 The most famous critics’ awards are given by the
International Federation of Film Critics (or FIPRESCI),
which was established in Belgium but now has members
in more than 50 countries. The coveted FIPRESCI prize is
awarded at international festivals such as Cannes.
Audience awards are less common, but in the United States,
both the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards and the Fox
Teen Choice Awards are huge events. They are always
televised live in the USA and Canada, and have been
hosted by A-list actors such as Will Smith and Jack Black.
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www.teenchoiceawards.com
 Of the festival awards, the highest honors are considered
to be those given at the Cannes Film Festival: the Palme
d’Or (Golden Palm) and the Grand Prix (grand prize).
However, awards from the Berlin and Venice Film Festivals
are also well respected. The Berlin Film Festival, which
awards Golden and Silver Bears, is the largest in the world
with around half a million attendees each year. The Venice
Film Festival is the oldest in the world and part of the
Venice Biennale event, which celebrates movies, art,
architecture, music, dance and theatre. Its prizes are
Golden Lions.
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 One award which nobody wants to win is a Golden
Raspberry. These are given each year to the worst actors,
writers and directors in Hollywood. The first “ceremony”
was held in 1980 in the living room of copywriter John J B
Wilson, but the idea grew and grew. The nominees do not
generally bother to attend the ceremony!
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Dialogue 1
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Hope.
I’m so excited about the movie awards tonight.
Me too! I love seeing the dresses that the stars wear.
Who do you think will win the best actress award?
I don’t know, but I hope it’s Rachel Oliver. I thought she was amazing in Last
 A:
Hmm, I wasn’t crazy about that movie, to be honest. Although I agree she’s a
great actress.
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Well, who do you think should win?
A:
Anne Field, maybe. But I’m more interested in the best actor.
B:
It’s boring this year because everyone knows who’s going to win: Derrick
Chambers.
A:
Exactly. He’s so handsome!
B:
It doesn’t matter whether he’s handsome or not. The award is supposed to be for
acting!
A:
I know, I know. But it doesn’t hurt that he’s good-looking.
B:
What about the best picture award? Do you think Last Hope will win that?
A:
Unfortunately, yes. I think it will.
Dialogue 2
 A:
Derrick! Derrick! Can I ask you a couple of questions? … Congratulations
on winning the best actor award.
 B:
Thanks, Julie. It’s an honor.
 A:
Did you expect to win?
 B:
No, not at all. I’m still in shock. So many talented actors were nominated
in my category.
 A:
What was it like working with the director Andrew Judd?
 B:
Andrew is a legend in this industry and it was a privilege to see him at
work. He’s also a great guy – funny, smart and generous.
 A:
How do you get on with your co-star, Faye Lincoln?
 B:
We get on very well. That’s all I’m saying.
 A:
Oh, come on! There have been rumors of a romance. Our listeners are
dying to know the truth!
 B:
I don’t like to talk about my private life. Faye is a wonderful woman. And
that is really all I’m saying!
 A:
Ha ha, OK. Well, thanks so much for stopping to chat to us. And
congratulations again.
 B:
Thank you.
Best Actor in a Leading Role
Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Best Actress in a Leading Role
Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Best Animated Feature
Best Animated Short Film
Best Cinematography
Best Costume Design
Best Director
Best Documentary Feature
Best Documentary Short
Best Film Editing
Best Foreign Language Film Best Live Action Short Film
Best Makeup and Hairstyling
Best Original Score
Best Original Song
Best Picture
Best Production Design
Best Sound Editing
Best Sound Mixing
Best Visual Effects
Best Adapted Screenplay
Best Original Screenplay