Location | Telluride, Colorado, United States |
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Founded | 1974 |
Awards | Telluride Film Festival Silver Medallion: Riz Ahmed |
Hosted by | National Film Preserve Ltd. |
Artistic director | Julie Huntsinger (Festival's Programing Director) Barry Jenkins (Guest Director) Luke Dorman (Guest Designer) |
Festival date | Opening: September 2, 2021 Closing: September 6, 2021 |
Website | telluridefilmfestival |
The 48th Telluride Film Festival took place from September 2–6, 2021 in Telluride, Colorado, United States.[1] After the cancellation of the previous year's event due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Colorado, the festival required proof of vaccination, a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours and masks worn indoors to prevent the spread of COVID-19.[2]
Director Barry Jenkins, who previously annually has curated the festival's Calling Cards and Great Expectations programs, was appointed as this year's guest director.[3] Telluride honored Riz Ahmed, Jane Campion, and Peter Dinklage as the awardees of the Silver Medallion.[4] Film historian Annette Insdorf received the Special Medallion award.[5] Luke Dorman, Meow Wolf’s Lead Graphic Designer, was chosen as the creative behind the edition's poster.