There are always at least five good films at the end of the year to get nominated, but generally speaking nowadays, it's more of the independent films that are recognized.

It is a two-day event covering the disciplines of acting directing and writing for film. He began his career as an actor and first became known for his role as Walt Johnson on The Edge of Night and as Jeff Baker on As the World Turns which he played from 1956 to 1962.

Mark Rydell (born March 23 1934) is an American actor film director and producer.