Noah Baumbach will step up for a Director Tribute at the Gotham Film Awards for Netflix’s Jay Kelly , co-written with Emily Mortimer and starring George Clooney and Adam Sandler.

The kickoff event of awards season, hosted by the Gotham Film & Media Institute, is set for Dec. 1 in NYC.

“As a three-time Gotham Award winner and five-time nominee, Noah Baumbach is one of our most beloved filmmakers,” said Jeffrey Sharp, the Institute’s Executive Director. “With Jay Kelly — marked by Noah’s unmistakable writing and extraordinary performances from George Clooney, Adam Sandler, and cast — he once again shows why his storytelling continues to inspire audiences everywhere. We’re honored to celebrate him and this beautiful film.”

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