The New Orleans Film Society proudly announces Patricia Clarkson as the 2025 Celluloid Hero. Clarkson is a native of the City of New Orleans and an accomplished actress with a storied career. As part of the celebration, NOFS is hosting a special New Orleans red carpet premiere screening of the feature film Lilly, starring Patricia Clarkson on Wednesday, April 2 at The Prytania Theatre.
Each year, NOFS honors noted figures in the film industry (with a spotlight on Louisiana film) and is excited to award Patricia Clarkson with the 2025 Celluloid Hero award. As the daughter of Jackie Clarkson, who led the New Orleans City Council for many years, Clarkson has experienced great success in the industry receiving several awards including a Golden Globe, three Primetime Emmy Awards as well as an Academy Award and a Tony Award nomination.
Previous recipients of the Celluloid Hero award include actors John Goodman, Bryan Batt and Matthew McConaughey, actors and filmmakers Harry Shearer and Benh Zeitlin, Second Line Stages owner Susan Brennan, Prytania Theatre operator Rene Brunet and local theater-chain owner T.G. “Teddy” Solomon.
NOFS is offering tickets to attend the film and the Q+A following the screening (*LIMITED SEATING AVAILABLE*). Tickets can be purchased here. NOFS members will receive a special discount.
Lilly has previously screened at the Palm Springs International Film Festival and the Santa Barbara International Film Festival where it was awarded the Anti-Defamation League “Stand-Up Award.” The film will be released exclusively in theaters beginning May 9.
For more information, email info@neworleansfilmsociety.org.