Sigurjón Sighvatsson to Receive Locarno Film Festival's Raimondo Rezzonico Award
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Summary
The Locarno Film Festival will honor U.S.-based Icelandic producer Sigurjón "Joni" Sighvatsson with its Raimondo Rezzonico Award, which recognizes producers who embody the independent film spirit. Sighvatsson co-founded Propaganda Films in 1986 with Steve Golin, building it into a major production company behind hit TV shows like "Twin Peaks" and "Beverly Hills 90210." The company also produced a significant portion of U.S. music videos in its heyday and served as an early launching pad for directors including Zack Snyder, Spike Jonze, Gore Verbinski, Michael Bay, and David Fincher.
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U.S.-based Icelandic film, music video and TV producer Sigurjón Sighvatsson will be celebrated by the Locarno Film Festival with its Raimondo Rezzonico Award, dedicated to producers who epitomize the indie ethos.
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