Overview
- The Astra Film Awards released the 2026 nominations for its 9th edition, formally naming Indy to the Best Performance in a Horror or Thriller lineup.
- Good Boy also received a nomination for Best First Feature, signaling attention for the film’s debut creators.
- Indy’s fellow nominees in the performance category are Alfie Williams, Alison Brie, Ethan Hawke, Sally Hawkins and Sophie Thatcher.
- Coverage and social media reactions emphasized the rarity of an animal being shortlisted with prominent human performers.
- The Norwegian film, distributed by IFC Films, tells its genre story through the dog’s heightened sensory perspective, with the ceremony slated for January 2026.