Independent film studio Neon is making significant waves in the current awards season, securing 21 Golden Globe nominations primarily from five international films, including Jafar Panahi's acclaimed "It Was Just An Accident".Panahi's feature, which won the Palme d'Or at Cannes 2025 and is France's entry for Best International Feature Film, is expected to receive multiple Academy Award nominations when shortlists are announced on December 16, while Neon also released his short film "Life" online for free.