On Sunday, March 10, 2024, the 96th annual Oscars ceremony will occur at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood. As the world eagerly anticipates the grandest night in cinema, the awards are set to unfold in a dazzling display of talent and glamour. The Oscars have long been the pinnacle of recognition for the film industry, celebrating outstanding achievements in acting, directing, cinematography, and every facet of filmmaking. These are some of the awards and nominees for the 2024 Oscars:
Best Picture: This award goes to the film considered the best overall in terms of storytelling, direction, acting, and production values. There is going to be a huge fight over who may win this considering Barbie and Oppenheimer have been at the top since their release date.
Nominees:
AMERICAN FICTION
ANATOMY OF A FALL
BARBIE
THE HOLDOVERS
KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON
MAESTRO
OPPENHEIMER
PAST LIVES
POOR THINGS
THE ZONE OF INTEREST
Directing: Recognizes the achievement of the film’s director in guiding the entire filmmaking process and bringing the vision to life. Rumor has it going around that Greta Gerwig, director of Barbie was robbed from being on this list.
Nominees:
ANATOMY OF A FALL – Justine Triet
KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON – Martin Scorsese
OPPENHEIMER – Christopher Nolan
POOR THINGS – Yorgos Lanthimos
THE ZONE OF INTEREST – Jonathan Glazer
Actor in a Leading Role: Honors outstanding performances by male and female actors in leading roles.
Nominees:
BRADLEY COOPER (Maestro)
COLMAN DOMINGO (Rustin)
PAUL GIAMATTI (The Holdovers)
CILLIAN MURPHY (Oppenheimer)
JEFFREY WRIGHT (American Fiction)
Writing (Adapted Screenplay): Acknowledges the best script adapted from a previously existing source, such as a novel, play, or other form of media.
Nominees:
AMERICAN FICTION – Written for the screen by Cord Jefferson
BARBIE – Written by Greta Gerwig & Noah Baumbach
OPPENHEIMER – Written for the screen by Christopher Nolan
POOR THINGS – Screenplay by Tony McNamara
THE ZONE OF INTEREST – Written by Jonathan Glazer
Cinematography: Recognizes excellence in the visual storytelling of a film, including the use of camera work, lighting, and composition.
Nominees:
EL CONDE
KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON
MAESTRO
OPPENHEIMER
POOR THINGS
Animated Feature Film: Celebrates the best-animated film of the year, recognizing achievements in animation and storytelling.
Nominees:
THE BOY AND THE HERON
ELEMENTAL
NIMONA
ROBOT DREAMS
SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE
Costume Design: Recognizes excellence in creating and designing costumes for a film, contributing to the overall visual aesthetic.
Nominees:
BARBIE (Jacqueline Durran)
KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON (Jacqueline West)
NAPOLEON (Janty Yates and Dave Crossman)
OPPENHEIMER (Ellen Mirojnick)
POOR THINGS (Holly Waddington)
Visual Effects: Honors outstanding achievement in the use of visual effects to enhance the overall cinematic experience.
Nominees:
THE CREATOR
GODZILLA MINUS ONE
GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3
MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – DEAD RECKONING PART ONE
NAPOLEON
International Feature Film: Celebrates the best film produced outside the United States, recognizing excellence in international cinema.
Nominees:
IO CAPITANO – Italy
PERFECT DAYS – Japan
SOCIETY OF THE SNOW – Spain
THE TEACHERS’ LOUNGE – Germany
THE ZONE OF INTEREST – United Kingdom
These are just a few examples with additional categories covering all aspects of filmmaking. Each award represents a specific process of filmmaking and recognizes outstanding contributions in that particular category.
