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    “The Harder They Fall” Tops African American Film Critics’ List Of Year’s 10 Best Films

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    Filmmaker Jeymes Samuel (l) with actor Idris Elba on the set of "The Harder They Fall." (photo by David Lee/courtesy of Netflix)
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    The Harder They Fall headlined the African American Film Critics Association’s annual list of the top 10 films of the year.  The film, directed by Jeymes Samuel, and produced by rap mogul Jay-Z, stars Idris Elba, Jonathan Majors, Regina King, Zazie Beetz and LaKeith Stanfield portraying historical Black figures Rufus Buck, Nat Love, Trudy Smith, Stagecoach Mary and Cherokee Bill, respectively.

    “Selections for this year’s Top 10 speak to history’s importance in informing who we are, as a people and as a community,” said AAFCA president and co-founder Gil Robertson.  “Although our top film The Harder They Fall from Netflix is a fictionalized Western, it introduced the world to an incredible array of real-life Black cowboys and cowgirls who helped to transform the West, prompting many to discover the prominent role Black people played in that storied chapter of American history that has long been a Hollywood go-to genre.”

    “With Richard Williams in King Richard and Aretha Franklin in Respect, you get an examination of two figures who have left an indelible mark on society and world culture. Mr. Williams, through the cultivation of the talent of his daughters, Venus and Serena, has forever transformed tennis. Their success has become a door-opener by which others can enter a sport that has historically been very closed to them,” Robertson continued. “Obviously not enough can be said about Ms. Aretha Franklin who shaped and transformed the world through her music. These films, along with the rest of AAFCA’s Top 10 films of 2021, celebrate culture, history and history-makers. AAFCA is thrilled to recognize their contributions to cinema.”

    The full list of AAFCA’S Top 10 Films of 2021:

    • The Harder They Fall
    • King Richard
    • Respect 
    • The Tragedy of Macbeth 
    • Passing 
    • Belfast 
    • Who We Are 
    • House of Gucci
    • The Power of the Dog
    • West Side Story

    As previously announced, AAFCA will reveal winners of the 13th Annual AAFCA Awards honoring outstanding achievement in film in 15 competitive categories on Jan. 17, 2022. An in-person celebration in Los Angeles will follow on March 2.

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    Daniel Kuypers, Head Of Music At Omnicom Production, Named Chairperson Of The 2026 AMP Awards For Music & Sound

    Thursday, March 5, 2026

    Daniel Kuypers, the head of music at Omnicom Production, and perhaps best known for his 12 years as SVP, executive director of music at Energy BBDO, Chicago, has been named chairperson of the 2026 AMP Awards for Music & Sound, which will be held on May 20 at Sony Hall in New York City.

    As a long-time music supervisor and producer, whose career includes running one of Chicago’s most respected indie labels and recording studio, Kuypers brings a unique blend of industry expertise to his AMP Awards role. As chairperson, Kuypers will be tasked with helping assemble the AMP Awards Curatorial Committee, which will review the finalists in each category to ensure they meet the competition’s criteria. Kuypers will lead the committee’s deliberations, which includes the naming of one category winner as the Ryan Barkan Best in Show honoree.

    From indie bands to global brands
    Kuypers is a 25+ year music industry veteran who has produced music for brands for nearly two decades. Prior to the formation of Omnicom Production, he led music at Energy BBDO for a dozen-plus years. A musician first and foremost, Kuypers first made his musical presence felt when he founded EV Productions and EV Records, an umbrella of Chicago’s most well-respected indie labels, distribution companies, and recording studios. Daniel released over 100 records across three labels and toured the globe as a DJ and performer.

    Today, as the head of music at Omnicom Production, Kuypers oversees music for the entire portfolio of Omnicom agencies worldwide, working with internal teams, clients, artists, and music companies to use music in innovative ways and create value for both artists and clients. Kuypers’ duties have included music supervision, music... Read More

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