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1/11/2026 // SUBJECT: Cuckoo (2024) film awards and nominations Processing: 2m 3.5s
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#Q ORIGINAL QUESTION

Regarding the film Cuckoo (2024), what awards were associated with the film, including foreign awards and film festival awards?

#E EXTERNAL EVENTS TIMELINE

February 16, 2024
Released Mentioned
Cuckoo had its world premiere at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival in the Berlinale Special Gala section
Correct - Verified premiere date and section
"World Premiere: 74th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale 2024) - The film screened in the Berlinale Special Gala section"
March 14, 2024
Released Mentioned Error: Low
Film screened at South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Festival
The AI Summary lists this as a nomination when it was actually a screening. SXSW nominates films for audience awards in sections, but the section itself is primarily a screening slot.
"South by Southwest (SXSW) 2024 (US Film Festival) - Nominated: In the Narrative Spotlight section"
April 4, 2024
Released Mentioned
Film screened at the Overlook Film Festival as the opening night film
Correct - Verified as opening headlining feature
"Overlook Film Festival (US) - It was the opening headlining feature"
April 18, 2024
Released
Film screened at Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFFF)
The AI Summary mentions the Silver Raven Award but doesn't specify the date of the festival screening or when the award was announced
April 19, 2024
Award Mentioned
Cuckoo won the Silver Raven Award at the Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival
Correct - Verified win. The AI Summary correctly identifies this as a winner.
"Brussels International Festival of Fantasy Film (Belgium) - Winner: Silver Raven Award"
June 19, 2024
Released Mentioned
Film opened at London's Raindance Film Festival as part of the festival's special focus on Germany
Correct - Verified screening
"Raindance Film Festival (UK)"
July 30, 2024
Released Mentioned
Film screened at the 28th Fantasia International Film Festival
Correct - Verified screening
"Fantasia International Film Festival (Canada)"
August 9, 2024
Released
Cuckoo was released theatrically in the United States
Not explicitly mentioned in the AI Summary, though the summary focuses on festival screenings and awards rather than commercial releases
August 23, 2024
Released
Cuckoo was released in the United Kingdom by Universal Pictures
Not mentioned in the AI Summary
August 29, 2024
Released
Cuckoo was released in Germany
Not mentioned in the AI Summary
October 16, 2024
Award
The official trailer earned the Music+Sound Award for Best Original Composition in a Film Trailer
Not mentioned in the AI Summary
December 4, 2024
Award Mentioned Error: Low
Hunter Schafer nominated for Best Lead Performance at the 40th Independent Spirit Awards (announced December 4, 2024)
Correct nomination and award name. However, the character name is listed as 'Gretchen Vanderkurt' when it should be just 'Gretchen' (full name not provided in sources).
"40th Independent Spirit Awards (US Award) - Nominated: Best Lead Performance for Hunter Schafer (as Gretchen Vanderkurt)"
February 22, 2025
Award
40th Independent Spirit Awards ceremony took place
The AI Summary mentions the nomination but not the ceremony date. Hunter Schafer attended as a presenter but did not win.
2024
Award Mentioned
Cuckoo nominated for Golden Trailer Award - Best Horror (for the film's trailer)
Correct - Verified nomination
"Golden Trailer Awards 2024 (US Award for marketing) - Nominated: Best Horror (for the film's trailer)"
2024
Award Mentioned Error: High
Paul Faltz won the Preis der Deutschen Filmkritik (German Film Critics' Award) for Best Cinematography
The AI Summary states this was a nomination, but the search results indicate it was a WIN. This is an error.
"German Film Critics' Awards (Germany) - Nominated: Best Cinematography for Paul Faltz"
2024
Award
Cuckoo was nominated for a Teddy Award for Best Feature Film at the Berlin International Film Festival
Not mentioned in the AI Summary, which only covers the premiere at Berlinale but not the Teddy Award nomination
2025
Award
Hunter Schafer and Dan Stevens received nominations at the 2025 Fangoria Chainsaw Awards
Not mentioned in the AI Summary

#M ANNOTATED LLM RESPONSE

The film Cuckoo (2024) has been associated with several notable film festival screenings, foreign awards, and major independent film award nominations.

Here are the specific awards and festival associations:

Major Award Nomination

Foreign and Film Festival Awards/Honors

Film Festival Screenings (World Premiere and Notable Screenings)

The film had its world premiere at a major international festival and was screened at several others, especially in the horror/genre circuit:

  • Notable Festival Screenings
    • Overlook Film Festival (US)
      • It was the opening headlining feature.
    • Raindance Film Festival (UK)
    • Fantasia International Film Festival (Canada)
    • Sydney Film Festival (Australia)
    • Calgary Underground Film Festival (Canada)
    • South by Southwest (SXSW) (US)

    • #F CORRECTION FEED (CLICK TO SEARCH)

    [1] The film Cuckoo (2024) did receive multiple film festival screenings, foreign awards, and award nominations.
    [2] The summary accurately introduces a comprehensive list of awards and festivals.
    [3] Hunter Schafer was nominated for Best Lead Performance at the 40th Independent Spirit Awards, announced December 4, 2024.
    [4] Hunter Schafer's character is named 'Gretchen' with no last name 'Vanderkurt' mentioned in any source. The character name is incorrect.
    [5] The Brussels International Festival of Fantasy Film (BIFFF) is correctly identified as a Belgian festival.
    [6] Cuckoo won the Silver Raven Award at the 42nd Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival on April 19, 2024, shared with Your Monster.
    [7] At the 23rd Neuchâtel International Fantastic Film Festival, Cuckoo received an 'Honorable Mention' for the Narcisse Award, not a nomination for Best Feature Film. The winner was Handling the Undead.
    [8] Paul Faltz WON the Preis der Deutschen Filmkritik (German Film Critics Award) for Best Cinematography in 2024, he was not just nominated.
    [9] SXSW's 'Narrative Spotlight' is a programming section for film screenings, not a competitive award category. There is no evidence of a nomination.
    [10] Cuckoo was nominated for Best Horror at the Golden Trailer Awards 2024 for its film trailer.
    [11] The film did have its world premiere at a major festival and screened at multiple horror/genre festivals.
    [12] Cuckoo had its world premiere at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival on February 16, 2024, in the Berlinale Special Gala section.
    [13] All listed festival screenings are confirmed: Overlook (April 4, opening night), Raindance (June 19), Fantasia (July 30), Sydney, Calgary Underground, and SXSW (March 14).

    #O MISSED POINTS & OVERSIGHTS

    Medium
    Music+Sound Award Win for Best Original Composition in a Film Trailer (October 16, 2024)

    The AI Summary missed that the film's trailer won the Music+Sound Award for Best Original Composition by composer William Arcane, produced by Will Quiney. This is a significant achievement in film marketing.

    Medium
    Teddy Award Nomination for Best Feature Film at Berlin International Film Festival 2024

    The AI Summary failed to mention that Cuckoo was nominated for the prestigious Teddy Award (LGBTQ+ film award) at the Berlin International Film Festival, which is significant given the film's queer themes and Hunter Schafer's trans identity.

    High
    GLAAD Media Award Nomination for Outstanding Film - Wide Theatrical Release (2025)

    The AI Summary completely missed the GLAAD Media Award nomination announced January 22, 2025, which is a major recognition for LGBTQ+ representation in film and highly relevant to the query about awards.

    Medium
    Fangoria Chainsaw Awards 2025 Nominations (3 total)

    The AI Summary missed three Chainsaw Award nominations: Hunter Schafer for Best Lead Performance, Dan Stevens for Best Supporting Performance, and Best International Movie. These are significant genre awards.

    Low
    CinemaCon Award of Excellence in Acting for Dan Stevens (April 12, 2024)

    Dan Stevens received the CinemaCon Award of Excellence in Acting for his performance as Herr König, which the AI Summary did not mention.

    Low
    Raindance Film Festival Nomination for Best International Feature

    While the AI Summary mentioned Raindance as a screening venue, it failed to note that the film was actually nominated for Best International Feature at this festival.

    Low
    Festival Européen du Film Fantastique de Strasbourg (FEFFS) - 2 Nominations

    The AI Summary missed that the film received two nominations at FEFFS according to Metacritic and IMDb sources.

    Low
    Septimius Awards Nomination for Best European Film

    The film was nominated for Best European Film at the Septimius Awards, which the AI Summary did not include.

    Low
    North Carolina Film Critics Association Recognition

    According to IMDb, the film received recognition from the North Carolina Film Critics Association, though specific category details are limited.

    Low
    Guild of Music Supervisors Awards Nomination

    The film received a nomination at the Guild of Music Supervisors Awards, likely for trailer music supervision.

    Low
    The Queerties Nomination

    The film was nominated at The Queerties, an LGBTQ+ awards ceremony, which aligns with the film's queer themes.

    Medium
    Méliès d'Argent Nomination for Best European Fantastic Feature Film

    The AI Summary missed that Cuckoo was nominated for the Méliès d'Argent (Silver Méliès) award for Best European Fantastic Feature Film, a prestigious European genre film award.

    #C RELATED QUERIES

    #01 What LGBTQ+ awards and nominations did Cuckoo (2024) receive?
    #02 Did Dan Stevens win any acting awards for his performance in Cuckoo?
    #03 What is the complete list of awards won (not just nominated) by Cuckoo 2024?
    #04 What horror genre-specific awards did Cuckoo receive at festivals?

    #S SOURCES

    Cuckoo (2024) - Awards - IMDb Cuckoo (2024) | Rotten Tomatoes Cuckoo (2024) ⭐ 5.7 | Horror, Mystery, Thriller Cuckoo (2024 film) - Wikipedia Cuckoo (2024) - FilmAffinity Cuckoo (2024) - News - IMDb Cuckoo (2024 film) ‎Cuckoo (2024) directed by Tilman Singer • Reviews, film + cast • Letterboxd Cuckoo Reviews - Metacritic Cuckoo | Cast and Crew | Rotten Tomatoes Cuckoo (2024) - Awards - IMDb Hunter Schafer - Film Independent The Independent Spirit Awards are today. Here’s everything you need to know | Entertainment | chroniclejournal.com Cuckoo (2024) ⭐ 5.7 | Horror, Mystery, Thriller Independent Spirit Award Nominations 2024: See the Full List Cuckoo (2024) | Rotten Tomatoes Spirit Award 2025 Nominations: Full List The Independent Spirit Awards are today. Here’s everything you need to know - Rocky Mountain News Hunter Schafer Embraces Floral Flair in Prada Slip Dress with a Dangling Strap at Independent Spirit Awards Amazon.com: Cuckoo [2024] : Dan Stevens, Tilman Singer: Movies & TV Fantasia Festival | Fantasia Festival | Cuckoo FANTASIA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2024 Lineup and Details | Events | News Cuckoo (2024) - Awards - IMDb Five films we’re looking forward to at Fantasia International Film Festival 2024! - INFAMOUS HORROR Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival Franky Five Star scoops the Silver Méliès at the BIFFF - Cineuropa Review: Cuckoo — Fantasia Festival 2024 | CineFiles Movie Reviews Fantasia International Film Festival's Third Wave Is Absolutely Gargantuan SILVER RAVEN WINNER 2 – CUCKOO - BIFFF Fantasia Festival 2024 to Honor Mike Flanagan, André Forcier's Ababouiné to Close Fest Prog - Neuchâtel International Fantastic Film Festival Archives des Uncategorized - Neuchâtel International Fantastic Film Festival NIFFF 2024 : le programme du Festival International du Film Fantastique de Neuchâtel Neuchâtel 2024: All Awards Round-up Cuckoo (2024) – Films – OutNow Review: Cuckoo - Cineuropa Neuchâtel 2024 Starts This Week [BIFAN 2024 Review] CUCKOO (2024, NEON) – This "Cuckoo" Film Is So Good! - Gruesome Magazine ‎Cuckoo (2024) directed by Tilman Singer • Reviews, film + cast • Letterboxd Homepage - Neuchâtel International Fantastic Film Festival Cuckoo (2024 film) - Wikipedia Cuckoo (2024) - Awards - IMDb Preis der Deutschen Filmkritik (Award of the German Film Critics) (2024) - IMDb Cuckoo (2024 film) 'Cuckoo' Review - Hunter Schafer Rules in this Inventive Horror Cuckoo (2024) - FilmAffinity Movie Review – Cuckoo (2024) Cuckoo (2024) Film Review - A Masterclass in Insanity Cuckoo movie review & film summary (2024) | Roger Ebert The FFC reviews Cuckoo — . - The Forgetful Film Critic Cuckoo (2024) - Awards - IMDb Cuckoo (2024 film) - Wikipedia Cuckoo Teddy Award - The official queer award at the Berlin International Film Festival - TEDDY AWARD - The Queer Film Award at the Berlin International Film Festival Berlin Film Festival 2024: Small Things Like These, Crossing, Cuckoo | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert Teddy Award - Wikipedia Cuckoo (2024 film) Cuckoo (2024) | Rotten Tomatoes Cuckoo (2024) – Gateway Film Center Teddy Award - The Queer Film Award at the Berlin International Film Festival - TEDDY AWARD - The Queer Film Award at the Berlin International Film Festival GLAAD Media Awards Nominations 2025 List: 'Emilia Pérez' Snubbed, Netflix Leads 36th Annual GLAAD Media Awards Nominees | GLAAD Cuckoo (2024) - Awards - IMDb 36th GLAAD Media Awards - Wikipedia GLAAD Media Awards 2024 Nominations - The Full List 35th GLAAD Media Awards - Wikipedia GLAAD Media Awards (2024) - IMDb Variety Scores Two 2025 GLAAD Media Award Nominations for Outstanding Print Article and Magazine Overall Coverage The Queer Review among nominees in 36th Annual GLAAD Media Awards – full list of nominations GLAAD Media Award - Wikipedia

    #R ORIGINAL AI RESPONSE

    #A DIRECT ANSWER (VERIFIED ANALYSIS)