Winning is good promotion. To many, an award is an award, and trophies are symbols of prestige, and of society’s respect, regardless of the name and fame of the film award-giving body that confers it—whether it’s a local entertainment award, critics award or industry award. There’s also the general assumption that a trophy often equates to cash rewards; that it will raise your talent fee; that it means you are the best in the business.
Of course, that distinction is only good until the next year’s bestowment. Like any other person, I felt elated especially by the awards I received from renowned bodies as a beginner. I remember a film awarding event where I vied for the Best Prod…
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