Richard Linklater received the FRED AWARD 2023 at the Venice Film Festival

September 5, 2023

At the 80th Venice International Film Festival the award of FRED Film Radio goes to Richard Linklater.

The American film director, producer, and screenwriter Richard Linklater received the prestigious FRED AWARD today within the setting of the Venice Film Festival 2023, and awarded by FRED Film Radio, an international radio station and official partner of the Mostra.

Richard Linklater, director of the film “Hit Man“, which was presented in the Out of Competition section of the festival, received the prize on September the 5th, in the studios of FRED Film Radio. Chiara Nicoletti, presented the award to the director during an emotional interview, recorded at the Casino Palace following the film’s official press conference.

Richard Linklater

FRED AWARD

The FRED AWARD is a special accolade reserved for actors, directors, and professionals in the film industry who promote independent cinema and intercultural dialogue. Led by Federico Spoletti, the founder of the radio station, FRED Film Radio aims to spread the passion for independent cinema across various languages and cultures, providing a unique platform for participation in film festivals.

Among the actors and directors previously honoured with the FRED AWARD are esteemed names from the film industry, such as Joaquim Lafosse, Pablo Larrain, Willem Dafoe, Jasmine Trinca, Haifaa Al Mansour, Alba Rohrwacher, Matt Dillon, Alessandro Borghi, Céline Sciamma, and Tessa Thompson.

Richard Linklater

Richard Stuart Linklater, American film director, producer, and screenwriter, is known for making films that deal thematically with suburban culture and the effects of the passage of time.

His films include the comedies “Slacker” (1990) and “Dazed and Confused” (1993); the Before trilogy of romance films, “Before Sunrise” (1995), “Before Sunset” (2004), and “Before Midnight” (2013); the music-themed comedy “School of Rock” (2003); the adult animated films “Waking Life” (2001), “A Scanner Darkly” (2006), and “Apollo 10 1⁄2: A Space Age Childhood” (2022); the coming-of-age drama “Boyhood” (2014); and the comedy film “Everybody Wants Some!!” (2016).

The motivation for the FRED AWARD to Richard Linklater

“FRED Award Venice 80 to Richard Linklater a director and screenwriter with a surprising and inexhaustible creative vein.
Through his rich and diverse body of work, Mr Linklater has demonstrated a formidable ability to experiment with new forms of cinematic storytelling and a special sensitivity in capturing the most authentic and meaningful aspects of individuals.

FRED Film Radio is proud to bestow this award upon Richard Linklater not only to express admiration for an undeniable talent, but also to underscore the fundamental role that Mr Linklater has played in the advancement of independent cinema.”

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FRED Film Radio is the official International Web Radio of the Venice International Film Festival and a media partner of the Venice Production Bridge, the Giornate degli Autori, and the International Critics’ Week. FRED provides radio broadcasting services with film delegations during the Festival and programs in various languages that encapsulate the festival experience.

With a commitment to independent cinema and dedication to cultural dialogue, FRED Film Radio continues to establish itself as an influential voice in the international film industry, promoting diversity and innovation in cinematic art.