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Poppy Jasper Film Festival Celebrates 20 Years, Critics Choice Awaits

12/23/2025

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The Poppy Jasper International Film Festival marks its 20th anniversary in California, April 8–15, 2026, with "What Comes Next" headlining.
Festival Director Mattie Scariot highlights community and storytelling as the event's core.
The 31st Critics Choice Awards are set for January 4, 2026, hosted by Chelsea Handler, with five new categories.
Sinners leads film nominations with 17.
Netflix's "Adolescence" tops TV nominations.

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Story summary

The Poppy Jasper International Film Festival marks its 20th anniversary in California, April 8–15, 2026, with "What Comes Next" headlining.
Festival Director Mattie Scariot highlights community and storytelling as the event's core.
The 31st Critics Choice Awards are set for January 4, 2026, hosted by Chelsea Handler, with five new categories.
Sinners leads film nominations with 17.
Netflix's "Adolescence" tops TV nominations.