New York Film Critics Circle Announces First Winner of 2024 Awards

The prestigious critics group honors Latvian animated film 'Flow' as voting for its annual awards begins in New York.

The New York Film Critics Circle (NYFCC) has begun announcing its 2024 award winners, starting with the Best Animated Film category.
'Flow,' directed by Latvian filmmaker Gints Zilbalodis, received the award for Best Animated Film, marking its first major recognition of the season.
The NYFCC, established in 1935, is known for its cinephile-focused selections and often diverges from mainstream awards like the Oscars.
This year's voting coincides with the group's 90th anniversary, with a celebratory gala planned for January 8, 2025, in New York City.
The NYFCC awards are seen as an early indicator of potential Oscar contenders, though their picks frequently differ from the Academy's final choices.