Hollywood creative teams gathered at the Directors Guild of America on November 14 for Deadline’s Contenders Film photo studio, capturing portraits ahead of the winter awards cycle.
- Peter Farrelly accepted the Contenders Hall of Fame Award alongside cast and crew from I Play Rocky.
- Danny Boyle received the Deadline Legend Award during the afternoon program.
- Studios and production teams showcased upcoming projects ranging from Toy Story 5 to Project Hail Mary.
The day-long photography schedule commenced with writer-director Florian Zeller and Penélope Cruz arriving for Bunker, according to Deadline. John Turturro and Tatiana Maslany followed for The Only Living Pickpocket in New York. The morning sessions also featured the creative teams behind Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother, including Mahershala Ali, alongside representatives for Project Hail Mary.
Peter Farrelly, writer Peter Gamble, and cast members Anthony Ippolito and AnnaSophia Robb represented I Play Rocky during the morning rotation. Deadline reported that Farrelly also received the Contenders Hall of Fame Award during the event.
The afternoon programming opened with Danny Boyle receiving the Deadline Legend Award. Producer Lindsey Collins then took the stage to discuss Pixar’s upcoming slate, including Toy Story 5, alongside animation teams.
Director Daniel Chong and Piper Curda previewed Hoppers for attendees. Writer-director Guy Nattiv arrived alongside stars Carrie Coon and Lily James to discuss The Liberation. The afternoon schedule concluded with writer-directors Alex Huston Fischer and Eleanor Wilson appearing with Alexander Skarsgård for Wicker.
| Project | Key Talent & Filmmakers |
|---|---|
| Bunker | Florian Zeller, Penélope Cruz |
| The Only Living Pickpocket in New York | John Turturro, Tatiana Maslany |
| I Play Rocky | Peter Farrelly, Peter Gamble, Anthony Ippolito, AnnaSophia Robb |
| The Liberation | Guy Nattiv, Carrie Coon, Lily James |
| Wicker | Alex Huston Fischer, Eleanor Wilson, Alexander Skarsgård |
Portraits from the event were captured by photographer Josh Telles at the Directors Guild of America.
