JASON ISAACS
Among them was Jason Isaacs, who sat down with moderator Scott Feinberg to reflect on his dynamic acting career, including his recent acclaimed performance as Timothy Ratcliffe in HBO’s The White Lotus.
Melanie Lynskey
Melanie Lynskey was also honored for her remarkable body of work, discussing her evolution as an actor and standout role as Shauna in Yellowjackets during a conversation with Variety’s Emily Retta.
Paul Feig
Rounding out the series was director Paul Feig, who received his award in recognition of his celebrated career and the release of Another Simple Favor, sharing stories of his creative roots and philosophy on sequels in a lively discussion with Josh Orbs.
Ethan Hawke
Ethan Hawke rounded out the series with an engaging conversation moderated by Variety’s Ramin Setoodeh, tracing his expansive career from Dead Poets Society to Training Day, Boyhood, and the acclaimed Before trilogy. Hawke was honored with Variety’s Virtuoso Award, celebrating his decades of artistry and enduring influence across film and stage.
Dylan O'Brien
Dylan O’Brien also joined the series, reflecting on his evolution from breakout roles in Teen Wolf and The Maze Runner franchise to his more recent work in Not Okay and Ponyboi. In a candid conversation, O’Brien shared insights into navigating fame, embracing creative risks, and redefining his career as an actor and storyteller.
Park Chan-wook
Opening the series was visionary filmmaker Park Chan-wook, who joined audiences in person to receive Miami Film Festival’s Precious Gem Master Award and discuss his bold, genre-defying career. The conversation followed the Opening Night screening of No Other Choice, his latest darkly satirical triumph exploring corporate ruthlessness and moral decay.
As a main sponsor and production partner of the Miami Film Festival. Tel-Air had the privilege of capturing the
'A conversation with' series honoring recipients of the Festival's signature accolade-the Precious Gem Award.
MIAMI FILM FESTIVAL 2025
'A CONVERSATION WITH' SERIES
As a main sponsor and production partner of the Miami Film Festival. Tel-Air had the privilege of capturing the 'A conversation with' series honoring recipients of the Festival's signature accolade-the Precious Gem Award.
As a main sponsor and production partner of the Miami Film Festival. Tel-Air had the privilege of capturing the 'A conversation with' series honoring recipients of the Festival's signature accolade-the Precious Gem Award.