Gold House and CAPE (Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment) recently announced their fourth annual Gold List. This list highlights the best contributions from the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community in the entertainment industry over the past year.
Jeremy Tran, the executive director of Gold House, explained that the Gold List helps to recognize creative works, especially from communities that have often been ignored or left out. He emphasized that every successful project opens doors for more creative opportunities in these communities.
The film “Past Lives” by Celine Song topped the list. Industry leaders from the community vote for these awards, which guide voters during the awards season. “Past Lives” received nominations for best picture, best director, and best original screenplay for Song. Greta Lee was nominated for her leading role, and Teo Yoo was mentioned for his supporting role.
Other notable mentions include Hayao Miyazaki’s “The Boy and The Heron” for best-animated feature and Olivia Rodrigo’s song “Can’t Catch Me Now” from “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes.” Charles Melton was also recognized for his supporting role in the film “May December” by Todd Haynes.
Charles Melton expressed his excitement about the impressive work being done by the AAPI community on a global scale. He encouraged continued support and empowerment through diverse artistic expressions.
The 2024 Gold List also marked a significant recognition of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander talents. Lindsay Watson was awarded for her breakout performance in The Wind & the Reckoning. Other honorable mentions included Taika Waititi, Keanu Reeves, and Stan Walker for their contributions in various categories.
The year 2023 saw great success for Asian-Pacific filmmakers and actors. Gold House found that 22% of high-grossing films had an Asian Pacific director, screenwriter, or lead actor. The 2023 Gold List winner “Everything Everywhere All at Once” set several records during the awards season, including Michelle Yeoh’s historic win as the first Asian best actress.
Michelle K. Sugihara, executive director of CAPE, highlighted the importance of uplifting these achievements, especially after a challenging year. She noted that these projects add depth to storytelling and showcase the diversity of their communities.
The full list of the Gold List selections is available for those interested in seeing all the honorees.
Best Picture
Past Lives
Honorable Mentions: Monster and Perfect Days
Best Director
Celine Song (“Past Lives”)
Honorable Mentions: Hayao Miyazaki (“The Boy and the Heron”) and Tran Anh Hung (“The Taste of Things”)
Best Performance in a Leading Role
Greta Lee (“Past Lives”)
Honorable Mentions: Ashley Park (“Joy Ride”), Keanu Reeves (“John Wick: Chapter 4”), Koji Yakusho (“Perfect Days”), Sakura Ando (“Monster”) and Teo Yoo (“Past Lives”)
Best Performance in a Supporting Role
Charles Melton (“May December”)
Honorable Mentions: Riz Ahmed (“Fingernails”), Sabrina Wu (“Joy Ride)”, Sherry Cola (“Joy Ride”), Simu Liu (“Barbie”) and Stephanie Hsu (“Joy Ride”)
Best Original Screenplay
Celine Song (“Past Lives”)
Honorable Mentions: Cherry Chevapravatdumrong and Teresa Hsiao (“Joy Ride”) and Hayao Miyazaki (“The Boy and The Heron”)
Best Adapted Screenplay
Dave Callaham, Phil Lord, Christopher Miller (“Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse”)
Honorable Mentions: Adrian Tomine (“Shortcomings”) and Taika Waititi and Iain Morris (“Next Goal Wins”)
Best Animated Feature
“The Boy and The Heron”
Honorable Mentions: “Elemental,” “Nimona” and “Suzume”
Best Documentary Feature
“To Kill A Tiger”
Honorable Mentions: “a.k.a. Mr Chow and Liquor Store Dreams”
Best Original Song
“Can’t Catch Me Now” – Olivia Rodrigo (“The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes”)
Honorable Mentions: “I AM” by Stan Walker (“Origin”) and “All Love Is Love” by Bowen Yang, Aaron Jackson, Josh Sharp, Nathan Lane and Megan Mullally (“Dicks: The Musical”)
Best Animated Short
“War is Over! Inspired by the Music of John & Yoko”
Honorable Mentions: “Our Uniform” and “The Old Young Crow”
Best Documentary Short
“Between Earth and Sky”
Honorable Mentions: “Island in Between” and “Nǎi Nai & Wài Pó”
Best Live Action Short
“Yellow”
Honorable Mentions: “Closing Dynasty,” “Eid Mubarak” and “Take Me Home”
Breakout Performance
Lindsay Watson (“The Wind & The Reckoning”)
Breakout Independent Film
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