# Nicola Peltz's Venice Award Sparks Pay-to-Play Debate

> Nicola Peltz's Venice Rising Star award may be a 'pay to play' marketing ploy for her film Prima.
- Title: Nicola Peltz's Venice Award Sparks Pay-to-Play Debate
- Summary: Nicola Peltz's Venice Rising Star award may be a 'pay to play' marketing ploy for her film Prima. Nicola Peltz's Venice Rising Star award, given by Kineo…
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- Published: 2026-09-17T13:04:30+00:00
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## Nicola Peltz wins Venice award
Nicola Peltz accepted her Rising Star award at Venice's Casa Cinema Giovani.
## Award timing questioned
The award was given by Kineo, a separate event from Venice Film Festival.
## Marketing ploy concerns
Critics suggest the award promoted Nicola's upcoming film Prima.
## Film details
Prima stars Nicola as a ballerina with Faye Dunaway.
## Family support
Nicola's family watched her accept the award in Venice.
## Brooklyn's defense
Brooklyn Beckham defended Nicola against body comments online.
## Kineo background
Kineo was founded in 2002 by Rosetta Sannelli.
## Award process
Kineo has no public vote tally for the Rising Star award.
## Faye Dunaway honor
Faye Dunaway received a Lifetime Achievement award at same event.
## Film promotion
Nicola promoted Prima through social media channels.
## Weight loss
Nicola dropped to under 100 pounds for her role.
## Film funding
Prima's funding is unclear, linked to Nicola's father.
## Previous film flop
Nicola's 2024 film Lola earned less than $1,000 at box office.
## Quincy Jones
Nicola secured Quincy Jones for Prima's soundtrack.
## Family feud
Nicola and Brooklyn's family relations strained after January.
## What next
Nicola's film Prima has no official release date.
## Key takeaway

Nicola Peltz's Venice Rising Star award, given by Kineo, has raised questions about whether it was a marketing tactic to promote her upcoming film Prima.