The Golden Globes recently celebrated the power of non-fiction storytelling through its Golden Globes Prize for Documentary, while also gearing up for its highly anticipated 83rd annual awards ceremony. This prestigious documentary prize, established by the Golden Globes and Artemis Rising Foundation, is dedicated to honoring non-fiction filmmakers whose work demonstrates both exceptional creative merit and a keen potential to inspire positive social change, emphasizing the urgent need for impactful non-fiction narratives to be recognized and seen.

Filmmakers Eugene Jarecki and Ross McElwee were the latest recipients of this esteemed prize. Eugene Jarecki received the inaugural award at the Cannes Film Festival for his documentary, “The 6 Billion Dollar Man,” which also won the festival’s L’Œil d’or. Ross McElwee was honored at the Venice Film Festival for “Remake,” a deeply personal film that explores his journey as a filmmaker alongside the life of his son, Adrian, who was tragically lost to substance abuse. Both filmmakers were feted at a cocktail reception in Los Angeles and each received a bespoke Golden Globes half-statuette with a special inscription from the Artemis Rising Foundation.

Regina K. Scully, founder and CEO of Artemis Rising Foundation, articulated the foundation's long-standing commitment to championing powerful stories addressing challenging social justice issues. She expressed hope that the prize would further push these incredible creative works into the spotlight, building on decades of similar engagement. Think-Film Impact Production has also played a crucial role in the prize's inception and its recognition at major festivals like Cannes and Venice, aligning with its mission to ensure independent films resonate widely to improve society.

Meanwhile, the 83rd annual Golden Globes awards ceremony is set to air live on Sunday at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET on CBS and will stream on Paramount+ in the U.S. This year's event boasts a star-studded lineup of presenters, including renowned names such as George Clooney, Julia Roberts, Charli xcx, Snoop Dogg, Amanda Seyfried, Ana de Armas, Ayo Edebiri, Chris Pine, Colman Domingo, Dakota Fanning, Dave Franco, Diane Lane, Hailee Steinfeld, Jason Bateman, Jennifer Garner, Joe Keery, Judd Apatow, Justin Hartley, Kathryn Hahn, Keegan-Michael Key, Kevin Bacon, Kevin Hart, Kyra Sedgwick, Lalisa Manobal, Luke Grimes, Macaulay Culkin, Marlon Wayans, Melissa McCarthy, Mila Kunis, Miley Cyrus, Minnie Driver, Orlando Bloom, Pamela Anderson, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Queen Latifah, Regina Hall, Sean Hayes, Wanda Sykes, Will Arnett, and Zoë Kravitz. Also among the presenters are “Heated Rivalry” stars Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams.

Returning host Nikki Glaser is expected to bring her sharp wit to the stage. In an interview with Variety, Glaser revealed her plans to 'do plenty of roasting' of executives like Netflix’s Ted Sarandos and billionaires in general. She confidently stated that these powerful figures 'shouldn’t get their panties in a bunch over these jokes' as 'they’re on top,' and she does not worry about offending them.

Industry predictions for the evening, as noted by Variety’s awards editor Clayton Davis, point to significant wins for Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another,” “Hamnet,” and Timothée Chalamet for his role in “Marty Supreme.” The awards ceremony is produced by Dick Clark Productions, a joint venture owned by Variety parent company PMC and Eldridge, highlighting the extensive collaborative effort behind the annual event.