Walter Nicoletti elected member of the Satellite Awards™

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Mirjana Van Blaricom, President of the International Press Academy, former President of the Golden Globes, honored Walter Nicoletti, italian Oscar® qualified director, actor and producer as member of the Satellite Awards™.

The International Press Academy (IPA), one of the most relevant associations of entertainment professionals, was founded in 1996 by Mirjana Van Blaricom. The first presentation of the Satellite Awards™ was held in 1997.

IPA’s annual Satellite Awards™ presentation honors the top players in film, television and interactive media. Special awards include: The Mary Pickford Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Entertainment Industry, the Tesla Award in Recognition of Visionary Achievements in Filmmaking Technology, the Auteur Award, the Humanitarian Award, the Ensemble Award, and the Best First Feature Award.

One of the main goals of the Satellite Awards™ is to celebrate new works by independent filmmakers, both established and in development, giving them access to a wider audience. In addition to traditional studio films, the IPA highlights films from around the world, including Australia, China, New Zealand, Great Britain, Eastern Europe, Asia, South America and Africa.

Over the years, Satellite Awards presentations have featured many celebrities, including Susan Sarandon, Francis Ford Coppola, Jodie Foster, James Cameron, George Lucas, Edward Norton, Val Kilmer, Spike Lee, Martin Sheen, Bryan Cranston, James Woods, Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Baz Luhrmann, Jennifer Hudson, Tim Robbins, George Clooney, Dakota Fanning, Ewan McGregor, Soﬁa Coppola, Kathy Bates, and many others.

On March 3, 2023, the International Press Academy (IPA) announced the winners of the 27th Satellite Awards in Motion Pictures and Television, among the most prestigious annual film and television awards.

The awards presentation took place inside the Albert Ballroom of the Beverly Hills Hotel.

Top Gun: Maverick led the film nominations with ten, followed by Babylon, Elvis and The Fabelmans with nine each. The sixth and final season of Better Call Saul and The Righteous Gemstones led the television nominations with four each.