Deadline Contenders Los Angeles Studio – Awkwafina, Jamie Foxx, Laura Dern & More

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Deadline’s ninth annual The Contenders Los Angeles kicked off at the Director’s Guild of America on Saturday by hosting panel guests including Awkwafina of The Farewell, Jamie Foxx of Just Mercy and Laura Dern of Marriage Story among many others.

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Stay tuned for more galleries and video interviews from Deadline’s annual award-season kickoff event.

Deadline Contenders Los Angeles is presented by Hyundai. Breakfast sponsored by Amazon Studios; lunch sponsored by Netflix; reception sponsored by Apple. Sponsors include: Dell, Michter’s, Final Draft, Screen Engine/ASI, Eyepetizer, Triller, and Allied Global Marketing. Partners include: Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea, Calii Love, Collectioni, SLAMP, and Fig & Olive.

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Launch Gallery: Deadline Contenders Los Angeles Studio – Awkwafina, Jamie Foxx, Laura Dern & More

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