Weston Razooli
Weston Razooli | |
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 Razooli directing Riddle of Fire | |
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| Occupation(s) | Film director, screenwriter |
Weston Razooli is an American filmmaker.[1] His debut feature film, Riddle of Fire, premiered at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival.[2]
Early life and education
Razooli was born and raised in Park City, Utah.[1] He graduated from California College of the Arts in San Francisco.[3]
Career
In 2015, Razooli founded the production company Anaxia. His 2023 feature film debut, Riddle of Fire, premiered in the Directors' Fortnight section of the Cannes Film Festival, where it was eligible for the Camera d'Or.[4]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Riddle of Fire | [4] |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Cannes Film Festival | Directors' Fortnight | Riddle of Fire | Nominated | [4] |
| Camera d'Or | Nominated | [4] | |||
| 2024 | Buenos Aires Independent Film Festival | Best International Film | Won | [5] |
Accolades
| Award | Date | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cannes Film Festival | March 25, 2023 | Camera d'Or | Riddle of Fire | Nominated | [6] |
| Cannes' Directors' Fortnight | Nominated | ||||
| Ghent Film Festival | October 21, 2023 | Official Competition | Nominated | [7] | |
| Lisbon & Estoril Film Festival | November 17, 2023 | Official Competition | Nominated | [8] | |
| Molodist International Film Festival | October 21, 2023 | Teen Screen Competition | Nominated | [9] | |
| Mon Premier Festival | October 31, 2023 | Audience Award for Best Film | Nominated | [10] | |
| Piccolo Grande Cinema | November 12, 2023 | International Competition | Nominated | [10] | |
| Saskatoon Fantastic Film Festival | November 25, 2023 | Audience Choice Award | Won | [11] | |
| Sitges Film Festival | October 15, 2023 | Special Mention | Won | [10] | |
| Warsaw International Film Festival | October 15, 2023 | Free Spirit Award | Weston Razooli | Won | [10] |
References
- ^ a b c "RIDDLE OF FIRE writer/director Weston Razooli". Salt Lake City Weekly. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
- ^ "About". Weston Razooli. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
- ^ "Weston Razooli". Sitges Film Festival. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
- ^ a b c d Goldstein, Greg. "'Riddle of Fire' Director Weston Razooli Takes Flight Into Fantasy With Directors' Fortnight Feature Debut". Variety. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
- ^ "Two films from Argentina and Brazil share BAFICI top award". Buenos Aires Herald. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
- ^ "The 2023 Caméra D'or: Who are the contenders?". Cinema de Demain. 5 December 2023. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
- ^ "Riddle of Fire". Film Fest Gent. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
- ^ "Official Selection – In Competition". Lisboa Film Festival. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
- ^ "Riddle of Fire". Molodist International Film Festival. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Riddle of Fire: Awards". IMDb. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
- ^ "Riddle of Fire". Saskatoon Fantastic Film Festival. Retrieved 18 March 2024.