Deadline on Monday launched the streaming site for Contenders Film: London 2026, featuring all the panel conversations from our showcase of movies that are firing up the movie-awards season.
The cast and creatives from 12 leading awards contenders appeared over the weekend at the in-person-only event, which unspooled at London’s Ham Yard Hotel. Discussions delved deep into the journey behind these awards-season projects, as stars and filmmakers revealed the stories behind their latest movies.
Click here to launch the streaming hub.
This year’s lineup comprised Netflix’s anticipated Brad Bird feature Ray Gunn, Danny Boyle’s Venice debut Ink and Cannes buzz films La Bola Negra and Gentle Monster; Bleecker Street/StudioCanal was on stage with Mike Leigh’s well-received Tender Loving Care, and Bleecker also had Telluride launch The Liberation; Nat Geo was present with death-defying story Everest: The Other Side; Laika showcased its long-gestating stop-motion fantasy Wildwood; Apple Original Films had Siân Heder’s drama Being Heumann; Sony Pictures Classics repped Bunker with Penélope Cruz joining the conversation; Alexander was on stage with Rwandan Oscar hopeful Ben’Imana; and Amazon MGM Studios showcased its blockbuster hit Project Hail Mary.
The lineup of panelists for the event included Cruz, Brad Bird, Danny Boyle, Jack O’Connell, Mike Leigh, Kate O’Flynn, Carrie Coon, Heder, Ruth Madeley, Léa Seydoux, Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi, Jimmy Chin and many more.
The London event starts off our slate of Contenders Film events that includes the in-person Contenders Film: Los Angeles on November 14, and the virtual Contenders Film: International on December 5 and Contenders Film: International on December 6.