Los Angeles Film Critics Association Announces 2024 Winners

The 50th annual awards highlight top cinematic achievements and predict potential Oscar contenders.

The Los Angeles Film Critics Association (LAFCA) revealed its 2024 winners during its 50th annual voting session on December 8, 2024.
Legendary filmmaker John Carpenter was previously announced as the recipient of the Career Achievement Award, to be presented at the January 11, 2025 ceremony.
The awards maintain a strong track record of aligning with Academy Award nominations, particularly in Best Picture and Best Director categories.
This marks the third year LAFCA has adopted gender-neutral acting categories, continuing its efforts to modernize recognition in cinema.
The winners list includes notable achievements in categories such as Best Animation ('Flow'), Best Cinematography (Jomo Fray for 'Nickel Boys'), and Best Music Score (Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross for 'Challengers').