Iceland-born, U.S.-based producer Sigurjón “Joni” Sighvatsson is set to receive the Raimondo Rezzonico Award from the Locarno Film Festival. The honor recognizes producers associated with the indie ethos, and Sighvatsson is scheduled to be presented the award on August 6 during the festival, which runs August 5 to 15. Sighvatsson co-founded Propaganda Films in 1986 with Steve Golin, and the company later produces a wide range of film and television titles. Sources note his connection to major projects including David Lynch’s “Wild at Heart” (1990), and Variety also cites “Twin Peaks” among the TV shows associated with Propaganda’s output. The Hollywood Reporter adds that Sighvatsson has worked behind films including those of Kathryn Bigelow and Jim Sheridan. As part of the Locarno celebrations, he is also expected to present feature credits during the festival program, including “Wild at Heart.”
Sigurjón “Joni” Sighvatsson to Receive Locarno’s Raimondo Rezzonico Award
Iceland-born, U.S.-based producer Sigurjón “Joni” Sighvatsson is set to receive the Raimondo Rezzonico Award from the Locarno Film Festival. The honor recognizes producers associated with the indie et...
- Sigurjón “Joni” Sighvatsson receives the Raimondo Rezzonico Award from the Locarno Film Festival.
- Locarno runs August 5 to 15, with the award presentation scheduled for August 6.
- Sighvatsson is Iceland-born and based in the United States, working in film, television, and music videos.
- He co-founded Propaganda Films in 1986 with Steve Golin.
- His credits cited by outlets include David Lynch’s “Wild at Heart” (1990) and “Twin Peaks.”
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. Sigurjón “Joni” Sighvatsson co-founded Propaganda Films with Steve Golin in 1986, building it into a powerhouse that produced hit TV shows such as “Twin Peaks” […]
15 hours agoFilm, TV, and music producer Sigurjón Sighvatsson will receive the honorary Raimondo Rezzonico Award at this year’s Locarno Film Festival, which runs from August 5 to 15. Sighvatsson will be handed the award on August 6. As part of the celebrations, Sighvatsson will present two of his feature credits, David Lynch’s Wild at Heart (1990) […]
15 hours agoThe Iceland-born, U.S.-based film, TV and music video producer, who has also been behind Kathryn Bigelow and Jim Sheridan films, will he honored with the Raimondo Rezzonico Award.
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