The 2nd Six Stars Cinema Awards... And the Winners are...

We are excited to present the winners in all eight categories of the 2nd SIX STARS CINEMA AWARDS! Stay tuned as we celebrate the outstanding performances, films, and talents that made this edition unforgettable.

Action or Thriller

From high-stakes missions to gripping mysteries, action and thriller films delivered unforgettable performances and storytelling this year. With powerful performances, thrilling narratives, and outstanding direction, these winners set the bar high for action and thriller films.

• Best Screenplay (Original or Adapted) — Rian Johnson, for Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery

• Supporting Actor — Miles Teller, for Top Gun: Maverick

• Supporting Actress — Janelle Monáe, for Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery

• Lead Actor — Eddie Redmayne, for The Good Nurse

• Lead Actress — Viola Davis, for The Woman King

• Best Director — Gina Prince-Bythewood, for The Woman King

• Best Film — Top Gun: Maverick

Animation

This year’s animation winners brought heart, imagination, and breathtaking storytelling to the screen. rom stop-motion wonders to heartfelt adventures, these films captivated audiences worldwide. Here are the winners!

• Best Screenplay (Original or Adapted) — Guillermo del Toro, Patrick McHale, for Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio

• Supporting Voice Actor — Ewan McGregor, for Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio

• Supporting Voice Actress — Keke Palmer, for Lightyear

• Lead Voice Actor — Gregory Mann, for Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio

• Lead Voice Actress — Jenny Slate, for Marcel the Shell with Shoes On

• Best Director — Guillermo del Toro, Mark Gustafson, for Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio

• Best Film — Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio

Fantasy or Sci-Fi

From mind-bending multiverses to groundbreaking performances, this year's best in Fantasy & Sci-Fi delivered unforgettable cinematic experiences. With stunning visuals, emotional depth, and standout performances, these films reshaped the genre.

• Best Screenplay (Original or Adapted) — Daniel Kwan, Daniel Scheinert, for Everything Everywhere All at Once

• Supporting Actor — Ke Huy Quan, for Everything Everywhere All at Once

• Supporting Actress — Angela Bassett, for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

• Lead Actor — Daniel Kaluuya, for Nope

• Lead Actress — Michelle Yeoh, for Everything Everywhere All at Once

• Best Director — Daniel Kwan, Daniel Scheinert, for Everything Everywhere All at Once

• Best Film — Everything Everywhere All at Once

Romance or Musical

This year, Weird: The Al Yankovic Story stole the show, blending humor, music, and heartfelt performances into an unforgettable experience. A hilarious and wildly entertaining take on the life of a musical icon, Weird proves that biopics can be just as fun as they are inspiring. Here are the top winners!

• Best Screenplay (Original or Adapted) — Al Yankovic, Eric Appel, for Weird: The Al Yankovic Story

• Lead Performance — Daniel Radcliffe, for Weird: The Al Yankovic Story

• Supporting Performance — Evan Rachel Wood, for Weird: The Al Yankovic Story

• Best Director — Eric Appel, for Weird: The Al Yankovic Story

• Best Film — Weird: The Al Yankovic Story

Horror

From psychological thrillers to blood-curdling slashers, horror delivered unforgettable moments this year. From Pearl's haunting descent into madness to The Menu's twisted satire, this year’s horror landscape was nothing short of terrifying.

• Best Screenplay (Original or Adapted) — Seth Reiss, Will Tracy, for The Menu

• Supporting Actor — Mark Rylance, for Bones and All 

• Supporting Actress — Hong Chau, for The Menu

• Lead Actor — Ralph Fiennes, for The Menu 

• Lead Actress — Mia Goth, for Pearl 

• Best Director — Ti West, for X 

• Best Film — Pearl

Comedy

Comedy films captivated audiences this year with stellar performances, sharp writing, and unforgettable storytelling. With The Banshees of Inisherin dominating the category, this year proved that comedy can be both hilarious and deeply moving. Here are the standout winners. 

• Best Screenplay (Original or Adapted) — Martin McDonagh, for The Banshees of Inisherin

• Supporting Actor — Brendan Gleeson, for The Banshees of Inisherin

• Supporting Actress — Kerry Condon, for The Banshees of Inisherin

• Lead Actor — Colin Farrell, for The Banshees of Inisherin

• Lead Actress — Margot Robbie for Babylon

• Best Director — Martin McDonagh, for The Banshees of Inisherin

• Best Film — The Banshees of Inisherin

Drama

From deeply moving performances to masterful storytelling, this year’s dramas delivered unforgettable moments. From The Whale’s heart-wrenching performances to Close’s emotional depth, this year’s dramas left a lasting impact. Here are the standout winners. 

• Best Screenplay (Original or Adapted) — Sarah Polley, for Women Talking

• Supporting Actor — Brian Tyree Henry, for Causeway

• Supporting Actress — Frankie Corio, for Aftersun

• Lead Actor — Brendan Fraser, for The Whale

• Lead Actress — Cate Blanchett, for Tár

• Best Director — Todd Field, for Tár

• Best Film — Close

Special Awards

• Character of the Year — Pearl.

  Created by Ti West and Mia Goth, and brought to life by Mia Goth in a hauntingly unforgettable performance.

• Rising Star — Mia Goth.

  After Suspiria, Goth proved to be a powerhouse, delivering striking performances as both aspiring adult film star Maxine Minx and the eerie, aging Pearl in Ti West's X and Pearl.

• Ensemble Performance — Everything Everywhere All at Once.

  With Michelle Yeoh, Stephanie Hsu, Ke Huy Quan, James Hong, and Jamie Lee Curtis.

• Best Popular Film — X.

  Written and directed by Ti West, X redefined modern horror with its bold storytelling and unforgettable characters.

• Avantgarde Award — Pierce Brosnan.

  Irish actor and producer Pierce Brosnan is best known as the fifth James Bond, starring in four films from 1995 to 2002, including GoldenEye and Die Another Day. Beyond his iconic role as 007, he has showcased his versatility in films such as The Matador, Mamma Mia!, and most recently, Black Adam. A Golden Globe nominee, Brosnan is also a dedicated environmental activist and producer. In recognition of his contributions to the film industry, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1997.

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The nominees are based on releases from January 1st to December 31st, 2022, showcasing the most thrilling performances and productions of the year.