OPENING NIGHT &
HORIZON AWARD PRESENTATION
Wednesday, October 19
Director JD Dillard to receive HORIZON AWARD
FF919 kicks off the week Wednesday, October 19 with a special presentation of the new Horizon Award to director JD Dillard, followed by the Opening Night screening of his action-drama.
DEVOTION, starring Jonathan Majors and Glen Powell. Set during the Korean War, this visceral film tells the story of the US Navy’s first Black aviator and his dedicated wingman, pilots who both confront geopolitical uncertainty and racist hostility with uncommon valor…an inspiring tale of friendship, courage and sacrifice. The evening will include a moderated Conversation with Dillard.
“The Horizon Award is presented to an outstanding filmmaker whose work not only demonstrates excellence in their craft, but perhaps more importantly, signals a stunning breakthrough in their own artistry and body of work,” exclaimed Emerman and Marshall. “This award recognizes Mr. Dillard’s incredible filmmaking achievement.”