48th Telluride Film Festival

48th Telluride Film Festival
Location	Telluride, Colorado, United States
Founded	1974
Awards	Telluride Film Festival Silver Medallion:; Riz Ahmed; Jane Campion; Peter Dinklage; Special Medallion: Annette Insdorf
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.org
Telluride Film Festival
	49th 47th

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.

^ Pedersen, Erik (February 26, 2021). "Telluride Film Festival Sets 2021 Dates, Plans In-Person Event For Late Summer". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 2, 2021.
^ Keegan, Rebecca (September 1, 2021). "Telluride Unveils Lineup, With "Bumper Crop" of Movies and a Plan to Keep Out COVID-19". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 2, 2021.
^ Keegan, Rebecca (June 17, 2021). "Telluride Film Festival 2021: Barry Jenkins to Serve as Guest Director (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 2, 2021.
^ Lane, Carly (September 1, 2021). "Telluride Film Festival Announces 2021 Lineup, Including 'The Power of the Dog,' 'Spencer,' and 'C'mon C'mon'". Collider. Retrieved September 2, 2021.
^ Davis, Clayton (September 1, 2021). "Telluride Film Festival Lineup Includes 'Belfast,' 'King Richard' and 'Spencer'". Variety. Retrieved September 2, 2021.

[1] Pedersen, Erik (February 26, 2021). "Telluride Film Festival Sets 2021 Dates, Plans In-Person Event For Late Summer". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 2, 2021.

[2] Keegan, Rebecca (September 1, 2021). "Telluride Unveils Lineup, With "Bumper Crop" of Movies and a Plan to Keep Out COVID-19". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 2, 2021.

[3] Keegan, Rebecca (June 17, 2021). "Telluride Film Festival 2021: Barry Jenkins to Serve as Guest Director (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 2, 2021.

[4] Lane, Carly (September 1, 2021). "Telluride Film Festival Announces 2021 Lineup, Including 'The Power of the Dog,' 'Spencer,' and 'C'mon C'mon'". Collider. Retrieved September 2, 2021.

[5] Davis, Clayton (September 1, 2021). "Telluride Film Festival Lineup Includes 'Belfast,' 'King Richard' and 'Spencer'". Variety. Retrieved September 2, 2021.

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