John Leguizamo, Indya Moore and D’Arcy Carden will be honored at the 49th Denver Film Festival, which runs Oct. 22—Nov. 1. Leguizamo will receive the John Cassavetes Award presented by Next50. The actor will make an appearance at the festival on Oct. 30 to accept the honor prior to a newly added screening of Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey,” in which Leguizamo starred as Eumaeus.
Indya Moore will receive the CinemaQ LaBahn Ikon Award at the Denver Art Museum on Oct. 25. The actress, model, writer and producer — known for her role as Angel on FX’s “Pose” — will participate in a moderated conversation with Jill D’Allessandro, curator for the museum’s “DIVA” exhibit, which runs Oct. 4—Jan. 31, 2027. D’Arcy Carden will receive the Women+Film Barbara Bridges Inspiration Award at the Festival’s Awards Brunch on Nov. 1.
Indya Moore is a groundbreaking artist and powerful voice for representation and inclusion, while D’Arcy Carden brings an exceptional combination of comedic brilliance, versatility and heart to everything she does. Each has made a unique and lasting mark on the entertainment industry, and we’re thrilled to celebrate their achievements and give Denver audiences the opportunity to connect with these inspiring artists during this year’s Festival.” The DFF program will also include six Creative Conversations with filmmakers and industry experts. The discussions will be held in the lower level of The Tattered Cover and include: Screenwriting with Peter Gamble — Oct. 23 at 11:30 a.m.Peter Gamble screenwriter, “I Play Rocky” When the Buses Arrived — Oct. 27 at 11 a.m.Al Jackson, moderatorAndrea Ryall, founder, Hope Has No BordersKaren Orona, communications manager at the Colorado Immigrants’ Rights CoalitionJon Ewing, press secretary for the Denver Mayor’s OfficeRebekah Henderson and Lilah Park, filmmakers Muddy Waters – Navigating the Colorado River’s Uncertain Future — Oct. 27 at 1 p.m.Tahlia Bear, moderatorMara Tasker, director, “The River”Lorelei Cloud, film participant and water activistJim Lochhead, former CEO of Denver WaterPerry Cabot, CSU Extension professor and water expert The Evolving Television Landscape, presented by SeriesFest — Oct. 29, 12:30 p.m.John Wenzel, moderator and Denver Post journalistTeri Weinberg, president, Yellow Brick RoadAlex Maggioni, head of television at LAIKA Live ActionElsie Choi, founder and executive producer, Hours and Seasons Costume Design with Mona May — Oct. 30, 11 a.m.Mona May, costume designer, “Clueless” Casting Director Karlee Formalont — Oct. 30, 1 p.m.Karlee Formalont, casting director, “A Complete Unknown,” “The Post” DFF49 will also screen and judge selected films in competition.
Jurors for this year’s in-competitions films include: Krzysztof Kieslowski Award for Best Feature FilmDavid Canfield, The Hollywood ReporterDestiny Jackson, DeadlineRochelle Rose, national director, Performers Program, SAG-AFTRA Foundation Maysles Brothers Award for Best DocumentaryJustine Suzanne Jones, producerRyan Lattanzio, IndieWireChris Murphy, Vanity Fair True Grit AwardEthan Alter, Gold DerbyKarlee Fomalont, casting directorDanielle Rose Russell, actress Shorts CompetitionsKate Chamuris, producerMona May, costume designerDarwin Shaw, producer
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