As hard as it is to make any definitive statements about awards season from the vantage point of August, it?s safe to say that the fall festivals could launch a very crowded year for films vying for gold statuettes. If nothing else, just look at the sheer quantity of Oscar-endorsed directors who will have films premiering at the Venice, Telluride and Toronto Film Festivals. The back-to-back-to-back fests will showcase dozens of contenders and pretenders, beginning with Venice?s launch on August 29 and continuing through the conclusion of Toronto on September 16. Read the full article on The Wrap