Film4 Celebrates Oscar Wins

Channel 4's feature film division, Film4, has celebrated 6 Oscar® wins including Best International Feature Film and Best Actress – Emma Stone.

The two Film4-backed films awarded are Yorgos Lanthimos' POOR THINGS and Jonathan Glazer's THE ZONE OF INTEREST.

This news follows a successful awards season for Film4-backed films including 9 collective BAFTA wins for POOR THINGS, THE ZONE OF INTEREST, and EARTH MAMA including 'Outstanding British Film' and 'Outstanding Debut for a British Director, Writer or Producer' – plus HOW TO HAVE SEX lead Mia McKenna-Bruce received the Rising Star Award. Film4-backed films also won 14 BIFAs in December including Best British Independent Film for ALL OF US STRANGERS, and 2 Golden Globes for POOR THINGS including Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy.

Daniel Battsek, Chairman of Film4 and Ollie Madden Director of Film4 comment: "We are honoured that The Academy has recognised POOR THINGS and THE ZONE OF INTEREST, two bold and visionary films developed in the UK that have gone on to captivate global audiences. At Film4 we've had the privilege of working with both Yorgos Lanthimos and Jonathan Glazer for many years, and these Oscars® are testament to their dedication to extraordinary, original filmmaking. Congratulations to all the winners."