The Hollywood Critics Association (HCA) winners were finally announced during the 4th Annual HCA Film Awards ceremony. And the winners were Promising Young Woman for Best Picture, Chloé Zhao won Best Female Director for Nomadland, followed by Darius Marder as Best Male Director for Sound of Metal, Delroy Lindo for Best Actor in DA 5 Bloods and Carey Mulligan as Best Actress in Promising Young Woman.
The HCA presented the “Valliant Award” to Zack Snyder, the “Trailblazer Award” to Dwayne Johnson, the “Game-Changer Award” to Nicole Beharie, the “Inspire Award” presented to Lin Manuel Miranda, the “Timeless Award” to cinematographer Dante Spinotti, presented to Kiera Allen was the “Spotlight Award” and presented to Judas and The Black Messiah was the “Impact Award.”
“While 2020 was a year of much difficulty for many around the world, we are forever grateful to the filmmakers, storytellers, and studios who went above and beyond to find new ways to release their films to audiences,” said HCA Founder Scott Menzel. “The films that the members of the Hollywood Critics Association nominated were amongst some of the most diverse and inclusive stories that we’ve seen on-screen in quite some time. Our mission has always been to highlight all voices and I believe it is reflective in our winners tonight. Congrats to all.”
The event streamed virtually this year, on Friday, March 5, 2021 via HCA’s official Facebook page and YouTube Channel.
Announced by the Hollywood Critics Association is the full list of the 2021 award winners is found below:
Best Picture: Promising Young Woman
Best Actor: Delroy Lindo – Da 5 Bloods
Best Actress: Carey Mulligan – Promising Young Woman
Best Supporting Actor: Paul Raci – Sound of Metal
Best Supporting Actress: Yuh-Jung Youn – Minari
Best Male Director: Darius Marder – Sound of Metal
Best Female Director: Chloé Zhao – Nomadland
Best Original Screenplay: Emerald Fennell – Promising Young Woman
Best Adapted Screenplay: Kemp Powers – One Night in Miami
Best First Feature: Emerald Fennell – Promising Young Woman
Best Cast Ensemble: Da 5 Bloods
Best Animated or VFX Performance: Ben Schwartz – Sonic the Hedgehog
Best Action: Birds of Prey
Best Animated Film: Wolfwalkers
Best Blockbuster: Birds of Prey
Best Comedy or Musical: Palm Springs
Best Documentary: (tie) All In: The Fight for Democracy & Class Action Park
Best Horror: The Invisible Man
Best Indie: Minari
Best International Film: La Llorona
Best Short Film: The Heart Still Hums
Best Cinematography: Joshua James Richards for Nomadland
Best Score:Jon Batiste, Trent Reznor, and Atticus Ross for Soul
Best Original Song: Husavik (My Hometown) – Eurovision Song Contest
Best Visual Effects: Jonathan Dearing – The Invisible Man
Best Stunts: Birds of Prey
Best Hair & Make-Up: Matiki Anoff, Sergio Lopez-Rivera, Mia Neal, Larry M. Cherry, Sian Richards, Deidra Dixon and Jamika Wilson – Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
Best Production Design: Donald Graham Burt – Mank
Best Film Editing: Alan Baumgarten for The Trial of the Chicago 7
Best Costume Design: The Personal History of David Copperfield
Honorary Awards:
Breakthrough Performance Actor – Paul Raci
Breakthrough Performance Actress -Cristin Milioti
Acting Achievement – Aubrey Plaza
Filmmaking Achievement – Steve McQueen
Artisan Achievement – Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross
Star on the Rise – Jo Ellen Pellman
Filmmaker on the Rise – Emerald Fennell
Artisan on the Rise – Emile Mosseri
Standout Performance by an Actor or Actress 23 or Under Award – Sidney Flanigan
Game-Changer Award – Nicole Beharie
Inspire Award – Lin Manuel Miranda
Timeless Award – Dante Spinotti
Spotlight Award – Kiera Allen
Impact Award – Judas and The Black Messiah
Valiant Award – Zack Snyder
Trailblazer Award – Dwayne Johnson
