GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Film – Limited Release explained
The GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Film – Limited Release is an annual award that honors films that received a limited release for excellence in the depiction of LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) characters and themes. It is one of several categories of the annual GLAAD Media Awards, which are presented by GLAAD—an American non-governmental media monitoring organization—at ceremonies held primarily in New York City and Los Angeles between March and May.[1]
The award was first given as Outstanding Independent Film at the 7th GLAAD Media Awards in 1996 to The Incredibly True Adventure of Two Girls in Love, where a clear distinction was made between films that received a limited release versus a wide release. It would be retitled to its current name during the following year. Previously, The Wedding Banquet was given a Vito Russo Film Award at the 5th GLAAD Media Awards in 1994, in a separate category from Outstanding Studio Film. GLAAD considers both The Wedding Banquet and The Incredibly True Adventure of Two Girls in Love as part of this category category.[2] [3] Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cinema, during the ceremonies in 2021 and 2022, the category also included films supposed to receive a theatrical release, but ended up airing on television or streaming services instead.[4] [5] Starting with the 2023 ceremony, due to the reorganization of the categories, this award now excludes streaming films.[6]
For a film to be eligible, it must be released by a recognized film distribution company and play for paid admission in Los Angeles for seven consecutive days.[7] [8] Limited release is defined by a combination of criteria such as the numbers of screens, budget, and visibility.[7] [9] The award is given to the film and may be accepted by any of the producers, directors, writers, or actors.[10] Limited-release films selected by GLAAD are evaluated based on four criteria: "Fair, Accurate, and Inclusive Representations" of the LGBT community, "Boldness and Originality" of the project, significant "Impact" on mainstream culture, and "Overall Quality" of the project.
GLAAD monitors mainstream media to identify which films will be nominated, while also issuing a call for entries that encourages media outlets to submit films for consideration. By contrast, in order for films created by and for LGBT audiences to be considered for nomination, they must be submitted after the call for entries. Winners are determined by a plurality vote by GLAAD staff and its board, Shareholders Circle members, volunteers and affiliated individuals.[11], the award has been given to 31 films. At the 35th GLAAD Media Awards in 2024, the award was given to Monica, distributed by IFC Films.
Winners and nominees
Initially, GLAAD only revealed the winners at press releases, with the awards being given during the ceremonies.[12] Starting with the 8th GLAAD Media Awards in 1997, the nominees in all categories were made public, with the winners being revealed during the ceremonies.[13]
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Notes and References
- Web site: GLAAD Media Awards Selection Process . September 10, 2011 . . March 4, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180817110705/https://www.glaad.org/mediaawards/22/selections . August 17, 2018 . live.
- Web site: GLAAD . GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Film — Limited Release . . October 8, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220909221805/https://letterboxd.com/glaad/list/glaad-media-award-for-outstanding-film-limited/ . September 9, 2022 . September 9, 2022 . live.
- GLAAD . GLAAD . glaad . 1463206986875604993 . November 23, 2021 . Need Thanksgiving movie ideas? ️ From THE WEDDING BANQUET in 1994 up through THE BOYS IN THE BAND in 2021, check out our new @letterboxd list showcasing all the winners of the GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Film — Limited Release. . October 8, 2022 . live . https://archive.today/20221007234239/https://twitter.com/glaad/status/1463206986875604993 . October 7, 2022.
- Web site: Official 32nd Annual GLAAD Media Awards Categories . . January 18, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221009013525/https://www.glaad.org/mediaawards/32/categories . October 9, 2022 . live.
- Web site: Official 33rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards Categories . . https://web.archive.org/web/20221216035033/https://www.glaad.org/mediaawards/33/categories . December 16, 2022 . live.
- Web site: Official 34th Annual GLAAD Media Awards Categories . . January 18, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221223230018/https://www.glaad.org/mediaawards/34/categories . December 23, 2022 . live.
- Web site: Award Category Definitions and Eligibility Rules . . March 2, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20030320031031/http://www.glaad.org/events/mediaawards/categories.php . March 20, 2003 . dead.
- Web site: Cordero . Rosy . GLAAD Media Awards Adds 3 New Categories: Podcast, Live TV Journalism & Reality Competition Program . . . December 23, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221016120112/https://deadline.com/2022/10/glaad-media-awards-adds-3-new-categories-podcast-live-tv-journalism-reality-competition-program-1235134350/ . October 16, 2022 . October 4, 2022 . live.
- Web site: Official 32nd Annual GLAAD Media Awards Categories . 17 September 2020 . . April 17, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210518180611/https://www.glaad.org/mediaawards/32/categories . May 18, 2021 . live.
- Web site: 20th Annual GLAAD Media Awards – Award Category Definitions and Eligibility Rules . 22 September 2011 . . March 2, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220302192333/https://www.glaad.org/mediaawards/20/categories . March 2, 2022 . live.
- Web site: GLAAD Media Awards Selection Process . . July 11, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180711143058/https://www.glaad.org/mediaawards/selection . July 11, 2018 . live.
- Web site: Johnson . Mark . King . Tamra . GLAAD Announces Nominees and Winners of 1996 Media Awards . . March 5, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220123151645/http://www.qrd.org/qrd/orgs/GLAAD/general.information/1996/media.awards.nominees.and.winners-02.05.96 . January 23, 2022 . February 5, 1996 . live.
- Web site: GLAAD Announces Nominees of 1997 Media Awards . . March 5, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161121215715/http://www.qrd.org/qrd/orgs/GLAAD/general.information/media.awards-1997 . November 21, 2016 . February 4, 1997 . live.
- Web site: Past Winners of the GLAAD Media Awards . . July 1, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20010628093923/http://www.glaad.org/org/projects/media_awards/index.html?record=70 . June 28, 2001 . dead.
- GLAAD Announces Nominees of 1997 Media Awards . . March 5, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161121215715/http://www.qrd.org/qrd/orgs/GLAAD/general.information/media.awards-1997 . November 21, 2016 . February 4, 1997 . live.
- GLAAD Announces Nominees of 1998 Media Awards . . March 5, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161121215558/http://www.qrd.org/qrd/orgs/GLAAD/1998/announces.media.awards.nominees-01.14.98 . November 21, 2016 . January 14, 1998 . live.
- GLAAD Announces Nominees of 1998 Media Awards – "As Good As it Gets", "In & Out", "Oprah", Janet Jackson, "Time" and "ER" Among Nominees . . March 5, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/19991001202704/http://www.glaad.org/glaad/media-awards/index-frame.html . October 1, 1999 . 1998 . dead.
- GLAAD Announces Nominees of 10th Media Awards . . March 5, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161121103556/http://www.qrd.org/qrd/media/television/1999/GLAAD.announces.nominees.for.annual.media.awards-01.20.99 . November 21, 2016 . January 20, 1999 . live.
- Web site: GLAAD announces nominees . . Pride Media . March 4, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20001025071933/http://www.advocate.com/html/news/011900/011900ent01.html . October 25, 2000 . January 19, 2000 . dead . 0001-8996.
- Web site: Winners of the 11th Annual GLAAD Media Awards . . September 8, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20010711031223/http://www.glaad.org/org/projects/media_awards/index.html?record=1097 . July 11, 2001 . dead.
- Web site: GLAAD Announces Nominees for 12th Annual Media Awards . . March 4, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20010409041111/http://www.glaad.org/org/press/index.html?record=2663 . April 9, 2001 . January 16, 2001 . dead.
- Web site: Los Angeles GLAAD Awards Honor Will & Grace, Queer As Folk . . Pride Media . March 25, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220325164226/https://www.advocate.com/arts-entertainment/entertainment-news/2001/05/01/los-angeles-glaad-awards-honor-ltigtwill-amp-grace . March 25, 2022 . May 1, 2001 . live . 0001-8996.
- Web site: GLAAD announces media awards nominations . . Pride Media . March 4, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180702185657/https://www.advocate.com/news/2001/12/18/glaad-announces-media-awards-nominations-2143 . July 2, 2018 . December 18, 2001 . live . 0001-8996.
- Web site: Hedwig and the Angry Inch, What Makes a Family among GLAAD honorees . . Pride Media . September 8, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220908201412/https://www.advocate.com/news/2002/04/03/ltigthedwig-and-angry-inch-what-makes-familyltigt-among-glaad-honorees-3736 . September 8, 2022 . April 3, 2002 . live.
- Web site: Horwitch . Lauren . GLAAD unveils Media Awards noms . . . March 4, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210612034940/https://variety.com/2002/film/awards/glaad-unveils-media-awards-noms-1117877609/ . June 12, 2021 . December 17, 2002 . live . 0042-2738.
- Web site: 14th Annual GLAAD Media Awards: Complete List of Honorees & Winners . . March 4, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110726104750/http://archive.glaad.org/media/release_detail.php?id=3393 . July 26, 2011 . May 31, 2003 . dead.
- Adams . Nick . Nominees for the 15th Annual GLAAD Media Awards . . March 4, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110726110212/http://archive.glaad.org/publications/resource_doc_detail.php?id=3549 . July 26, 2011 . December 8, 2003 . dead.
- Adams . Nick . Megan Mullally, Clive Barker, Mayor Gavin Newsom, Brother Outsider, Orbitz, Primer Impacto Honored at 15th Annual GLAAD Media Awards Presented by Absolut Vodka in San Francisco . . September 8, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20051119203145/http://www.glaad.org/media/release_detail.php?id=3677&PHPSESSID=85aa222bb4c8d2b8780aa36bd1e82098 . November 19, 2005 . June 7, 2004 . dead.
- Web site: Thompson . Jenn . GLAAD for Kinsey, Kevin . . . March 4, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210612034925/https://variety.com/2005/film/awards/glaad-for-kinsey-kevin-1117917256/ . June 12, 2021 . February 1, 2005 . live . 0042-2738.
- Web site: Marcus . Lawrence . GLAAD Hands Out Noms . . . March 4, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170628025716/https://variety.com/2006/film/awards/glaad-hands-out-noms-1117936791/ . June 28, 2017 . January 24, 2006 . live . 0042-2738.
- Web site: Silverman . Stephen M. . Stephen M. Silverman . GLAAD Honors Charlize Theron . . . September 25, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201022041002/https://people.com/celebrity/glaad-honors-charlize-theron/ . October 22, 2020 . April 10, 2006 . live . 0093-7673.
- Adams . Nick . 18th Annual GLAAD Media Awards Nominees . . March 4, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20070209013423/http://www.glaad.org/publications/resource_doc_detail.php?id=3953 . February 9, 2007 . January 21, 2007 . dead.
- Web site: Michaud . Chris . LaBelle, Hudson shine at U.S. gay media awards . . September 9, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220909194943/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-media-gay-idUSN2741494820070328 . September 9, 2022 . March 28, 2007 . live.
- Adams . Nick . 19th Annual GLAAD Media Awards Nominees . . March 4, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20080614200900/http://www.glaad.org/publications/resource_doc_detail.php?id=4173 . June 14, 2008 . January 20, 2008 . dead.
- Adams . Nick . 19th Annual GLAAD Media Awards - Complete List of Award Recipients . . September 10, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20080501174024/http://www.glaad.org/publications/resource_doc_detail.php?id=4350 . May 1, 2008 . April 22, 2008 . dead.
- Web site: 20th Annual GLAAD Media Awards Nominees . . March 3, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20090130113931/https://www.glaad.org/mediaawards/20thAnnual/nominees.php . January 30, 2009 . January 27, 2009 . dead.
- Web site: Kilday . Gregg . Noah’s Arc, Shelter top GLAAD nods . . . September 14, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220911085752/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/noahs-arc-shelter-top-glaad-81512/ . September 11, 2022 . March 29, 2009 . live.
- Web site: 21st Annual GLAAD Media Awards – English Language Nominees . . March 3, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20100130031953/http://www.glaad.org/mediaawards/21/nominees . January 30, 2010 . dead.
- 22nd Annual GLAAD Media Awards (2011) – English Language Nominees . September 9, 2011 . . March 3, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180628113324/https://www.glaad.org/mediaawards/22/nominees . June 28, 2018 . live.
- Web site: Ferraro . Rich . Kim Cattrall, Kara Swisher, AT&T Honored at 22nd Annual GLAAD Media Awards Presented by Rokk Vodka . . August 13, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210614181652/https://www.glaad.org/releases/20110514sfmarecipients . June 14, 2021 . May 15, 2011 . live.
- Web site: 23rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards Nominees . . September 4, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211028214457/https://www.glaad.org/mediaawards/23/nominees . October 28, 2021 . live.
- Web site: Kaufman . Gil . Lady Gaga, Smash Creators Win GLAAD Media Awards . . September 4, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220904142606/https://www.mtv.com/news/k7l2x1/glaad-awards-lady-gaga-smash . September 4, 2022 . March 26, 2012 . dead.
- Web site: Goldberg . Lesley . Ryan Murphy Shows Land 3 GLAAD Award Nominations . . . March 3, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211230182513/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/ryan-murphy-scores-3-glaad-award-nominations-2013-412808/ . December 30, 2021 . January 16, 2013 . live . 0018-3660.
- Web site: Adam Lambert, Indie Drama Any Day Now Win GLAAD Media Awards . . . September 4, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220904143752/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/music-news/adam-lambert-indie-drama-any-521247/ . September 4, 2022 . May 12, 2013 . live . 0018-3660.
- Web site: GLAAD Media Award Nominees Announced . . . March 3, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180628142855/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/glaad-media-award-nominees-announced-675568 . June 28, 2018 . January 30, 2014 . live . 0018-3660.
- Web site: Townsend . Megan . George Takei, Orange is the New Black, Concussion among #GLAADAwards recipients in New York City . . September 4, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220202053521/https://www.glaad.org/blog/george-takei-orange-new-black-concussion-among-glaadawards-recipients-new-york-city . February 2, 2022 . May 3, 2014 . live.
- Washington . Arlene . 26th Annual GLAAD Media Awards Nominees Announced . . . March 26, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220303141842/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/26th-annual-glaad-media-awards-765609/ . March 3, 2022 . January 21, 2015 . live.
- Web site: Adam . Seth . List of award recipients: 26th Annual GLAAD Media Awards, Waldorf Astoria New York, May 9, 2015 . . September 6, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211216192152/https://www.glaad.org/releases/list-award-recipients-26th-annual-glaad-media-awards-waldorf-astoria-new-york-may-9-2015 . December 16, 2021 . May 9, 2015 . live.
- Web site: Khatchatourian . Maane . 2016 GLAAD Awards Nominations: Full List of Nominees . . . June 28, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180225205818/https://variety.com/2016/film/awards/glaad-awards-nominations-2016-nominees-full-list-1201689856/ . February 25, 2018 . January 27, 2016 . live . 0042-2738.
- Web site: Nordine . Michael . GLAAD Media Awards Winners: Tangerine, Robert De Niro & More Honored for LGBT Excellence . . . September 7, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211016212206/https://www.indiewire.com/2016/05/glaad-media-awards-winners-tangerine-robert-de-niro-more-honored-for-lgbt-excellence-290546/ . October 16, 2021 . May 15, 2016 . live.
- Web site: Vulpo . Mike . GLAAD Media Awards 2017: Complete List of Nominations . . June 29, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180130184158/https://www.eonline.com/news/825669/glaad-media-awards-2017-complete-list-of-nominations . January 30, 2018 . January 31, 2017 . live.
- Web site: McNary . Dave . Moonlight Wins Top Film at GLAAD Media Awards . . . August 10, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170510203854/http://variety.com/2017/film/news/moonlight-wins-top-film-glaad-media-awards-1202020587/ . May 10, 2017 . April 1, 2017 . live . 0042-2738.
- Grossman . Lena . Here Are the 2018 GLAAD Media Awards Nominees . . Time USA, LLC . March 27, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211211164655/https://time.com/5108797/glaad-media-awards-nominees-2018/ . December 11, 2021 . January 19, 2018 . live . 0040-781X.
- Web site: Nordyke . Kimberly . GLAAD Media Awards: Call Me by Your Name Wins Best Film . . . September 6, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220611183428/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/glaad-media-awards-complete-list-winners-2018-1078487/ . June 11, 2022 . May 5, 2018 . live.
- Web site: Kelley . Sonaiya . The Favourite, Crazy Rich Asians and Pose are Among GLAAD Media Awards Nominees . . March 27, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210503000246/https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/la-et-mn-glaad-media-awards-nominees-lgbtq-20190125-story.html . May 3, 2021 . January 25, 2019 . live . 2165-1736.
- Web site: Joel Edgerton's Boy Erased wins GLAAD award . . September 6, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210803214554/https://if.com.au/joel-edgertons-boy-erased-wins-glaad-award/ . August 3, 2021 . May 6, 2019 . live.
- Web site: Gardner . Chris . Howard . Annie . GLAAD Media Awards: Booksmart, Bombshell, Rocketman Among Nominees . . . February 18, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200218122114/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/glaad-media-award-nominations-2020-full-list-nominees-1267736/item/outstanding-video-game-glaad-media-award-nominations-2020-1267833 . February 18, 2020 . January 8, 2020 . live . 0018-3660.
- Nolfi . Joey . Post-Emmys snub, Pose wins GLAAD Media Award beside Schitt's Creek, Booksmart . . Dotdash Meredith . March 3, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210805202156/https://ew.com/awards/glaad-media-awards-2020-winners-list/ . August 5, 2021 . July 30, 2020 . live . 1049-0434.
- Web site: Raymos . Dino-Ray . GLAAD Unveils Nominees For 32nd Annual GLAAD Media Awards; Deadline's New Hollywood Podcast Honored With Special Recognition Award . . . March 3, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210128190335/https://deadline.com/2021/01/glaad-media-awards-32nd-annual-deadlines-new-hollywood-podcast-representation-inclusion-diversity-lgtbq-1234681899/ . January 28, 2021 . January 28, 2021 . live.
- Web site: Respers France . Lisa . GLAAD Media Awards 2021: The winners list . . March 3, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210411224623/https://edition.cnn.com/2021/04/09/entertainment/glaad-media-awards-2021-trnd/index.html . April 11, 2021 . April 9, 2021 . live.
- The Nominees for the 33rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards . 15 September 2021 . . March 27, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220309141800/https://www.glaad.org/mediaawards/33/nominees . March 9, 2022 . live.
- Aquilina . Tyler . Hacks, Drag Race, and More Honored at 2022 GLAAD Media Awards: See the Full List of Winners . . . April 3, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220403052836/https://ew.com/awards/glaad-media-awards-2022-winners-list/ . April 3, 2022 . April 3, 2022 . live.
- Web site: Complex . Valerie . GLAAD Announces Nominees For The 34th Annual GLAAD Media Awards . . . January 18, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230118174456/https://deadline.com/2023/01/2023-glaad-media-awards-nominations-film-tv-journalism-nominees-34th-edition-1235224677/ . January 18, 2023 . January 18, 2023 . live.
- Web site: Huff . Lauren . Jennifer Coolidge surprised by Best in Show wife Jane Lynch at 2023 GLAAD Media Awards: See full winner list . . . March 31, 2023 . https://archive.today/20230331110058/https://ew.com/awards/alexander-skarsgard-succession-final-season-preview/ . March 31, 2023 . March 31, 2023 . live . 1049-0434.
- Chris Gardner, "GLAAD Media Awards: ‘Fellow Travelers,’ ‘All of Us Strangers,’ ‘Bottoms’ and Ice Spice Among Nominees" . The Hollywood Reporter, January 17, 2024.
- Web site: Dunn . Jack . Malkin . Marc . March 14, 2024 . ‘Yellowjackets,’ ‘Ted Lasso,’ ‘Bottoms’ and Reneé Rapp Win Top Prizes at GLAAD Media Awards . March 15, 2024 . . May 27, 2024 . https://archive.today/20240527125530/https://variety.com/2024/scene/news/bottoms-renee-rapp-ted-lasso-winners-glaad-media-awards-1235941500/ . live .