Ten-Year-Old Star Shines in Oscar Race | Sacramento News

0:00It's September 11th. Welcome in. This is Sacramento News Today, where local news meets AI. Ten-year-old Mason Reeves from San Francisco is making waves in the film industry. Her debut role in the movie Josephine has led to her being entered into the Oster Race for Best Actress. The film itself garnered significant attention at the Sundance Film Festival, picking up both a grand jury prize and an audience award, a rare accomplishment. The distributor, Samarian Pictures, is pushing for Reeves' nomination. This is particularly remarkable, given the sensitive nature of the film's subject matter, which deals with trauma and illegal trial. The director, Beth De Aurocho, discovered Reeves at a local farmer's market, leading to this incredible opportunity for the young actress. This potential nomination puts Reeves in a historic category. The youngest best actress nominee on record is Quenzenai Wallace, who was nine years old. The youngest winner in that category was Marley Matlin, who was 21.

1:01The film, inspired by real events, also features Channing Tatum and Jim Achan, who are being submitted for supporting acting awards. The director is also vying for nominations in directing and original screenplay categories. The official nominations won't be announced until January 21st, 2027. Josephine is slated for a limited release on November 20th, with a wider release on December 4th. Before that, Bay Area audiences can catch it at the Mill Valley Film Festival in October. The film's campaign is already underway, with studios actively promoting their contenders.