THE CRITIC’S ASSOCIATION OF FILM AND ENTERTAINMENT

In preparation for the 98th Academy Awards, the Critics Association for Film and Entertainment (CAFE) has assembled to examine Oscars history. From film nominations, public reaction, recipients, snubs, the controversies, and more, CAFE aims to create an adjusted, or even completely new, voting and selection process to use in the next Oscars and to re-evaluate previous choices.

After the re-modelled process, select films chosen by this selection committee will be revealed in CAFE-stival, a film festival publicly displaying the preliminary results of CAFE before the next Oscars. From the role of AI, category boundaries, and historical biases to the art of filmmaking itself, CAFE provides delegates with the chance to examine the journey of filmmaking and film itself. This extends beyond Oscars itself, and draws from public rating sites, blogs, and awards in similar industries with their own share of controversy.

Bringing in a variety of unique perspectives, delegates will represent figures from various careers. This includes actors, behind-the-scenes artists (cameramen, costume designers, editors, cinematographers), cross-industry artists (musicians, animators), former Oscar voters and academy members, popular film critics, and more.

Lights, Camera, Action; welcome to the past, present, and future of cinema!