John Leguizamo, India Moore and Darcy Carden Honored at Denver Film Festival

John Leguizamo, India Moore and Darcy Carden will be honored at the 49th Denver Film Festival, which runs from October 22 through November. Leguizamo will receive the John Cassavetes Award, presented by Next50. The actor will attend the festival on October 30 to accept the honor ahead of the newly added screening of Christopher.

John Leguizamo, India Moore and Darcy Carden will be honored at the 49th Denver Film Festival, which runs Oct. 22-Nov. 1.

Leguizamo will receive the John Cassavetes Award presented by Next50. The actor will be at the festival on Oct. 30 to accept the honor ahead of a newly added screening of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, in which Leguizamo played Eumaeus. Related Stories Sadie Sink Talks to Star in 'The Guest' Based on Emma Cline's Best-Seller Margaret Qualey and Sabrina Carpenter Join Tom Holland in Fred Astaire Biopic Ginger Rogers as Adele Astaire.

India Moore will receive the CinemaQ LaBahn Ikon Award at the Denver Art Museum on October 25. The actress, model, writer and producer — best known for her role as Angel in FX's "Pose" — will participate in a moderated conversation with Jill D'Allessandro, curator of the museum's "DIVA-Jesan" exhibit. 31, 2027.

Darcy Carden will receive the Barbara Bridges Women + Film Inspiration Award at the festival's awards brunch on November 1. Popular in Variety

"We couldn't be more excited to welcome three extraordinary artists whose talent, creativity and impact extend far beyond the screen," said Matthew Campbell, artistic director of the Denver Film Festival. "John Leguizamo has built a remarkable career defined by fearless performances, incredible range and an independent spirit that make him a worthy recipient. Our Cassavetes Award winner India Moore is a pioneering artist and a powerful voice for representation and inclusion, while Darcy Carden brings an exceptional combination of comedic brilliance, versatility and heart to everything she does. Each has left a unique and lasting mark on the entertainment industry, and We are thrilled to celebrate their achievements and give Denver audiences the opportunity to connect with these inspiring artists during this year's festival."

The DFF program will also include six creative talks with filmmakers and industry experts. Discussions are held at the bottom level of The Tattered Cover and include:

Screenwriting with Peter Gamble - October 23 at 11:30 a.m. Screenwriter Peter Gamble, "I Play Rocky"

When the Buses Arrive - October 27 at 11 a.m. Al Jackson, Supervisor Andrea Ryall, Hope Has No Borders Founder Karen Orona, Director of Communications at the Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition, John Ewing, Denver Mayor's Office Press Secretary Rebecca Henderson and Leila Park, Filmmakers

Muddy Water - Navigating the Uncertain Future of the Colorado River - October 27 at 1 p.m. Tahlia Bear, Moderator Mara Tasker, Director, Lorelei Cloud "The River", Jim Lockhead, Filmmaker and Water Activist, Former Denver Water CEO Perry Cabot, CSU Development Professor and Water Expert

The Evolving Television Landscape, presented by SeriesFest — Oct. 29, 12:30 p.m. John Wenzel, Anchor and Journalist, The Denver Post Terry Weinberg, President, Yellow Brick Road Alex Maggioni, President of Live Action Television Elsie Choi, Founder and Executive Producer, Hours and Seasons

Costume Design with Mona May - October 30, 11 a.m. Mona May, costume designer, Clueless

Acting director Carly Fermalont - October 30, 1:00 p.m. Carly Fermalont, director of the cast of "A Complete Unknown", "The Post"

DFF49 will also screen and judge selected films from the competition. The jury of this year's in-competition films are:

Krzysztof Kieslowski Award for Best Feature Film David Canfield The Hollywood Reporter Destiny Jackson Deadline Rachel Rose National Director Performers Program SAG-AFTRA Foundation