The nominations for the 96th Academy Awards are out and reactions from nominees are rolling in, including Emma Stone both as a producer and acting nominee for Poor Things, director Martin Scorsese for Killers of the Flower Moon, Godzilla Minus One writer/director/VFX supervisor Takasho Yamazaki, Past Lives writer/director Celine Song and more as they come in.
“We are so honored that The Academy recognized Past Lives, the bold and original first film of Celine Song, an important new voice in filmmaking. This nomination validates the hard work of many crafts people and artists in New York, our home, and Seoul. We are grateful to our partners at A24 in their continued support of courageous filmmaking teams.” – Producers David Hinojosa, Christine Vachon and Pamela Koffler, Past Lives
“I am truly humbled to find our movie The Holdovers honored with so many nominations in one of the strongest years for movies in some time. Alexander Payne’s singular vision compelled us all to forge a complicated movie that embraces what we all have in common with one another and sends the audience out into the light of both forgiveness and compassion. We cannot thank the Academy enough for taking to heart a movie that reminds us of what it is to be both painfully and gloriously human.” – Producer Mark Johnson, The Holdovers
“We are delighted with this recognition from the Academy for our amazing cast and creative team on Poor Things based on Alasdair Gray’s iconic novel and adapted by the wonderful Tony McNamara. It’s an amazing testament to the collaboration between our brilliant director Yorgos Lanthimos and Emma Stone our phenomenal lead actress and producing partner. It’s particularly gratifying that the Academy have recognised the incredibly imaginative, ambitious and iconic work of our many talented heads of department across cinematography, costume design, makeup and hair, original score, production design and editing – all working together in creative harmony in service of a unique directorial vision. And of course the incomparable Mark Ruffalo in an outstanding performance.”
“We are also very grateful to our financiers, Film4 who helped us develop the film, Searchlight Pictures who have put it out into the world so brilliantly and to the team at Element who have contributed so much at every step of the way.” – Producers Ed Guiney and Andrew Lowe, Poor Things
“11 nominations for Poor Things feels like a surreal dream. I am beyond grateful to the Academy for including me as both an actress and producer among this group of exceptional nominees and for recognizing our film in so many categories. Congratulations to Mark, Tony, Robbie, Holly, Blackfish, Nadia & Mark, Jerskin, Shona, James, Szusza, Andrew, Ed, and the captain of our ship, Yorgos Lanthimos on their nominations, as well as Searchlight Pictures and all of those in front of and behind the camera who brought this film to life. The team of artists who contributed to Poor Things gave it everything and I am forever thankful for the opportunity to play Bella and see the world through her eyes. She has shown me that life is so much more than just sugar and violence. And to Lily, Carey, Sandra, and Annette. It’s the biggest honor just to be in your company.” – Emma Stone, Poor Things
“Thank you to the Academy for recognizing our film Poor Things and so many of the artists I had the great honor of collaborating alongside. We share this moment with every person on camera and off who worked so tirelessly to bring Bella’s unique world and perspective to life. I want to send most special congratulations to my fellow producer and our Bella Baxter, Emma Stone, on two very deserved nominations, including her first for producing. Thank you for yet another unforgettable collaboration.” – Director/Producer Yorgos Lanthimos, Poor Things
“Our journey from the Croisette to this moment has been nothing short of astonishing. Watching audiences around the world discover and champion this film has been an adventure we’ll never forget. Thank you to our department heads, cast, crew and everyone who came out to the theaters around the world; you made today possible. To our fearless leader Justine Triet, her incredible partner in craft and life, Arthur Harari, and NEON – we share this with you. We are truly honored and moved by this recognition. Next stop, Dolby Theater!” – Producers Marie-Ange Luciani and David Thion, Anatomy of a Fall
“We are all so grateful to be recognized along all of these incredible works of art this year. And the performances from every actor who I so admire. Thank you to Jamie, Alex & Nina Bernstein for allowing their parents’ story to be out there in the world and thank you to the Academy. We are very honored to be included.” – Producer/Writer/Director/Actor Bradley Cooper, Maestro
“Thank you to the Academy for recognising The Zone of Interest. We’re humbled by these five nominations. Thank you on behalf of everyone in Poland, Germany and the UK who came together over the nine years it took. Especially Ewa Puszczynska, our producer partner in Poland where the film was shot. To A24, Film4, Access and the Polish Film Institute who walked the walk throughout. To Dr. Piotr Cywinski and all at the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum who were so collaborative.
The film is trying to ask questions about modern humanity and empathy. Whether there are people over our wall now, as a group, whose safety or freedom we care about less than our own. We’re grateful to the Academy for giving it such visibility.” – Director Jonathan Glazer and Producer James Wilson, The Zone of Interest
“It’s deeply gratifying to receive this recognition from the Academy, for myself and for so many of my collaborators on Killers of the Flower Moon. It was a remarkable experience to make this picture, to work together with the Osage community to tell the story of a genuine American tragedy, hidden in the shadows of official culture for far too long. I only wish that Robbie Robertson had lived to see his work recognized—our many years of friendship and Robbie’s growing consciousness of his own Native heritage played a crucial role in my desire to get this film onscreen.” – Martin Scorsese, Killers of the Flower Moon
“Thank you to the Academy for recognizing our film Poor Things and so many of the artists I had the great honor of collaborating alongside. We share this moment with every person on camera and off who worked so tirelessly to bring Bella’s unique world and perspective to life. I want to send most special congratulations to my fellow producer and our Bella Baxter, Emma Stone, on two very deserved nominations, including her first for producing. Thank you for yet another unforgettable collaboration.” – Director/Producer Yorgos Lanthimos, Poor Things
“I am truly honored by the acknowledgment from The Academy, to be recognized alongside remarkable individuals whom I deeply admire. We set out to explore the complexities of relationships – between a couple and raising a child – and the complexity of truth within them. When creating this film, we valued finding the spectacular not in the subject, but between the people. We tried to reach something true by always valuing imperfection, ambiguity, and complexity and who better to help tell that story than our longtime collaborator, the exceptional Sandra Huller, who brought our vision for the character to life.
The resonance of “Anatomy of a Fall,” from Cannes to today brings me immense joy and profound gratitude. This is a memory of a lifetime and a day I will remember forever. On behalf of our team, including our dog Snoop, thank you for embracing our film.” – Writer/director Justine Triet, Anatomy of a Fall
“To be amplified for my work for portraying this American Hero is everything to me. When my name is called, so is BAYARD RUSTIN’s. What an extraordinary honor. My heart is bursting with joy.” – Colman Domingo, Rustin
“We are all so grateful to be recognized along all of these incredible works of art this year. And the performances from every actor who I so admire. Thank you to Jamie, Alex & Nina Bernstein for allowing their parents’ story to be out there in the world and thank you to the Academy. We are very honored to be included.” – Bradley Cooper, Maestro
“I’m genuinely flabbergasted by this morning’s news. It’s such an incredible honor to be acknowledged by the Academy like this. And such an amazing thrill to be a part of such a wonderful Hollywood tradition. I’m so happy for this beautiful film, for the entire cast and incredible crew, for the great folks at Focus, for our producer Mark Johnson, writer David Hemingson, and my Holdovers family, Da’Vine and Dominic. Alexander Payne has been an incredible friend and collaborator, and I will be forever grateful to him for giving me the kind of role every actor hopes to play. My love and thanks to everyone!” – Paul Giamatti, The Holdovers
“I’m thrilled and over the moon with excitement to be nominated for an Academy Award alongside my partner in the film, NYAD, Jodie Foster. Onward!!!” – Annette Bening, Nyad
“11 nominations for Poor Things feels like a surreal dream. I am beyond grateful to the Academy for including me as both an actress and producer among this group of exceptional nominees and for recognizing our film in so many categories. Congratulations to Mark, Tony, Robbie, Holly, Blackfish, Nadia & Mark, Jerskin, Shona, James, Szusza, Andrew, Ed, and the captain of our ship, Yorgos Lanthimos on their nominations, as well as Searchlight Pictures and all of those in front of and behind the camera who brought this film to life. The team of artists who contributed to Poor Things gave it everything and I am forever thankful for the opportunity to play Bella and see the world through her eyes. She has shown me that life is so much more than just sugar and violence. And to Lily, Carey, Sandra, and Annette. It’s the biggest honor just to be in your company.” – Emma Stone, Poor Things
“We poured so much love and joy into Maestro. I’m brimming with gratitude today and huge pride for the rest of the Maestro team! Thank you to Bradley for handing me this gift of a role and an experience. I fiddled with Felicia’s lighter all morning, keeping the point of all of this close to my heart. I’m so grateful to the Academy- we are going to have the best time ever dressing up and paying tribute to this extraordinary couple.” – Carey Mulligan, Maestro
“Waking up to all of these nominations for Christopher Nolan and his many talented collaborators is an absolute delight. It’s been the honor of a lifetime to be part of the cinematic masterpiece that is Oppenheimer, and it’s a privilege to be an Academy member nominated alongside such esteemed company.” – Robert Downey Jr., Oppenheimer
“I have the unbelievable privilege of making movies as a job. To be recognized by The Academy among the best is an honor that exceeds all one’s expectations as an actor. Thank you to our brilliant filmmaker, Yorgos and thank you to the audiences who gave this film a chance. Congratulations to my Poor Things family for all the love today. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.” – Mark Ruffalo, Poor Things
“I’m completely overcome and overjoyed! Weak legged and immensely grateful for this moment. It goes without saying that this staggering film has changed my life. Colossal congratulations to my OppenHomies who ALL blew the doors off the place in their fields… we are a family in this so to raise a glass alongside my friends is a euphoric feeling indeed.” – Emily Blunt, Oppenheimer
“Wowza! I couldn’t be more proud and thrilled for our foursome today. Hooting alongside Annette (my partner in crime) and Diana and Bonnie who inspired it all. This definitely beats swimming in shark infested water!” – Jodie Foster, Nyad
“I learnt from Bella Baxter that life is a crazy, unexpected but mostly joyous adventure, it certainly feels that way today. Especially the joyous part. I’m humbled to be honored by the Academy and with this amazing group of writers. The entire team on Poor Things are masters of their crafts and it is a humbling honor to be recognized alongside of them this morning.” – Tony McNamara, Poor Things
“I am thrilled and honored to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay alongside so many amazing films. I’m overjoyed for my good friends and fellow Holdovers, Paul Giamatti, Da’vine Joy Randolph and Kevin Tent. All love and glory to our director, the brilliant Alexander Payne, who made this dream a reality and without whom none of this would have happened. Dominic Sessa: you are a young genius with perfect hair, and I love you. Thanks to Mark Johnson, Focus Features and Miramax, and massive thanks to the Academy for warmly embracing our story of three broken people, stranded on a snowy island, who find love and form a family.” – David Hemingson, The Holdovers
“Thank you so much to the Academy for this tremendous recognition — it’s such an unbelievable honor. I am overwhelmed with emotion and gratitude. And for my first film…crazy. Some of the experience working on a debut film is secretly questioning if you belong, if people will support your vision. It has been equal parts scary and rewarding to make this film and release it into the world. It is with immense gratitude to those who championed my vision that I now get to be among these giants of screenwriting. Congratulations to my amazing producers – Christine, David and Pam – and A24 for nurturing this film and working tirelessly for it. And thank you to our incredible cast – Greta, Teo and John, our film would not exist without you. There’s an Eastern concept in our film called In-Yun, which is the miraculous connection and love we have with each other just by being in the same place at the same time. It’s the result of thousands of lives we’ve shared before this one. Our entire filmmaking team felt this deeply while making Past Lives. Today’s news makes me feel like many of our filmmaking peers felt the same way. Thank you.” – Celine Song, Past Lives
“I am truly honored by the acknowledgment from The Academy, to be recognized alongside remarkable individuals whom I deeply admire. We set out to explore the complexities of relationships – between a couple and raising a child – and the complexity of truth within them. When creating this film, we valued finding the spectacular not in the subject, but between the people. We tried to reach something true by always valuing imperfection, ambiguity, and complexity and who better to help tell that story than our longtime collaborator, the exceptional Sandra Huller, who brought our vision for the character to life.
The resonance of “Anatomy of a Fall,” from Cannes to today brings me immense joy and profound gratitude. This is a memory of a lifetime and a day I will remember forever. On behalf of our team, including our dog Snoop, thank you for embracing our film.” – Writer/director Justine Triet, Anatomy of a Fall
“We are shocked and deeply moved, thank you to the Academy! This means so much coming from the writer’s branch which surely contains every one of our heroes. We are forever indebted to Todd Haynes for his mastery and singular vision. Thank you to Natalie Portman, Julianne Moore, and Charles Melton who brought these characters to life with such nuance and vulnerability. Thank you also to our wonderful producers Jessica Elbaum, Will Ferrell, Sophie Mas, Chrstine Vachon & Pam Koffler, the entire cast and crew, and Netflix who has championed the film with such love and care. We’re gonna go celebrate with a thick, sweet, dry slice of coconut cake.” – Samy Burch & Alex Mechanik, May December
“There is truly nothing better than being nominated by one’s peers. I am incredibly grateful and thrilled beyond belief. Working with Alexander Payne is hands down the best. Our ongoing collaboration truly means the world to me. I know I speak for the whole Holdovers family when I say we couldn’t be prouder of our film, how it’s been received, and now embraced by the Academy.” – Kevin Tent, The Holdovers
“Thank you to my director Yorgos Lanthimos for taking me along this fantastic adventure! My best wishes for Yorgos and Emma and all our entire great team!” – Yorgos Mavropsaridis, Poor Things
“This is an honor that will never get old. Thank you to all my fellow cinematographers in the Academy for bestowing this high honor. Thank you to the intrepid crew of Maestro and most of all thank you to Bradley Cooper for bringing me aboard this beautiful journey.” – Matthew Libatique, Maestro
“I am so appreciative that my crew, Pablo Larraín, Fabula Productions, and Netflix have been honored with this recognition for all of our work.” – Edward Lachman, El Conde
“I’d like to thank the Cinematographer’s Branch of the Academy for this amazing recognition. I am in gratitude to Martin Scorsese for trusting me to help tell this important story. Thank you to Apple Films for their unwavering support and to the Osage, who graciously shared their culture and history with us. I share this nomination with my excellent camera, grip and electric crew.” – Rodrigo Prieto, Killers of the Flower Moon
“I’m ecstatic to receive my first Oscar nomination, it is a dream come true! Having the privilege to work alongside Chris Nolan and the entireOppenheimer team has been one of the greatest thrills of my career. I am over the moon. Thank you, thank you.” – Ellen Mirojnick, Oppenheimer
“Thank you to Yorgos Lanthimos for taking me on this wild journey. It’s been the opportunity of a lifetime. I had the great privilege of working with such a wonderfully talented cast and creative team!” – Holly Waddington, Poor Things
“Out of this world ! what a feat of genius of Yorgos Lanthimos to put this film together with the help of Element and Searchlight , Bella ( Emma Stone ) leading the way. It’s been a rollercoaster and we are all still hanging on!!” – Shona Heath, Poor Things
“Congratulations to our team. Form the art department, set dec, props, construction, model makers, sculptors, greens and beyond. Without each and everyone one of your huge contribution Poor Things would never of been realised.” – James Price, Poor Things
“I’m honoured to be nominated alongside my friends from Poor Things – making this film has been such an extraordinary artistic journey, being given the freedom to write music without any creative inhibition, to fully interpret & fall in love with Bella’s world, and to work with such talented and kind people has been a true privilege. My gratitude to Yorgos for asking me to write the music for Poor Things is impossible to put into words.” – Jerskin Fendrix, Poor Things
“What a thrill to wake up and see so much of Oppenheimer’s cast and crew recognized by our peers in the Academy. I’m very proud to have been on this journey with them, under the sincere and devoted leadership of Christopher Nolan and Emma Thomas, to realize this triumph of a script. The support and creative freedom we felt from Universal allowed us to be exceptionally focused on the task at hand, and for that I’m profoundly thankful. And to the extraordinary musicians who believed in this score and poured so much of themselves into the process: Thank you. I share this honor with all of you.” – Ludwig Göransson, Oppenheimer
“Thank you to the Academy for recognizing “It Never Went Away.” Making music is an act of survival. There was a stretch of time during which my wife Suleika was in the hospital and we weren’t sure she’d make it. This song began as a lullaby, so she could have a restful aura in the hospital room.
Congratulations to my co-writer, Dan Wilson, and thank you to Netflix, Mercury Studios, Higher Ground and our brilliant director, Matthew Heineman, for sharing our story with the world. We are grateful to be surrounded by love.” – Songwriter Jon Batiste, American Symphony
“I’m so excited about being nominated for ‘The Fire Inside’!! This song is all about passion. It’s the theme song not only for the movie Flamin’ Hot but a theme song for dreamers everywhere with that Fire Inside to make their dreams come true.” – Songwriter Diane Warren, Flamin’ Hot
“This is such an extraordinary moment in my life to be honored by the Academy. Three years ago Jonathan Glazer said to me we are going to make a film about the holocaust but we are only ever going to hear the atrocities, and never go inside the camp. To be honest, I panicked at the responsibility and thought he was mad. I am so grateful to Jonathan, Jim Wilson, Ewa Puszczyńska, A24, Film4 and Access for their faith in the sound, and I really couldn’t have done this without Simon Carroll, Brendan Feeney, and Max Behrens and all at Wave Studios.
But mostly I am so very happy that more people will get to see the movie and its powerful message.” – Johnnie Burn, The Zone of Interest
“I am thrilled to receive this nomination! I’m delighted and at the same time humbled that our work has been recognised in such a way. This nomination of course extends to Mateusz Stasiak, Jimi Ogden and Fillip Sulima, and my team whose work and creative ideas made this possible. And thank you to Jonathan Glazer, Jim Wilson, Ewa Puszczyńska, A24, Film4 and Access for their dedication to this important film.” – Tarn Willers, The Zone of Interest
“A huge thanks to our peers at the Acadamy for this nomination. It’s a strong year and we feel especially honoured to be amongst these artists.” – James Mather:
“So thrilled for the whole sound team to get this amazing recognition. We are very fortunate to work with film makers who really appreciate the importance of sound.” – Chris Burdon, Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning – Part One
“Wow! What an honour to be recognised by our peers and receive this amazing nomination! :)” – Mark Taylor, Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning – Part One
“Thanks to Tom and McQ for their leadership. It is great honour to be representing the amazing teamwork gaining this much appreciated recognition from our peers.” – Chris Munro, Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning – Part One
“I am incredibly proud of the work our team at Wētā FX contributed to on Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3. It was an honour to play a part in bringing the final chapter of the Guardians’ story to life, and to have that work recognised by the Academy with a nomination is the cherry on top. In the words of Peter Quill himself, we hope it looked cool.” – VFX Supervisor Guy Williams, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
“On behalf of the whole Mission visual effects team, we’re honoured and thrilled to be nominated for our work. It genuinely wouldn’t have been possible without the work and support of the entire crew.” – Alex Wuttke, Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning – Part One
“I am overwhelmed with emotion at this incredible honour. To be nominated for best VFX at the prestigious Oscars is a dream come true and I would like to thank everyone who helped make this become a reality, to all the productions, artists and technology crew at ILM. Congratulations to all the nominees and best of luck!” – Simone Coco, Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning – Part One
“It is an amazing honour to be nominated for an Oscar and I extremely proud that it is for Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning Part 1. The Mission Impossible movies set the standard for special and visual effects and I am so happy to have been apart of it. A massive thank you goes out to Academy and also to Tom Cruise and Chris McQuarrie for giving me the opportunity to work on such a great franchise.” – Neil Corbould, Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning – Part One
“For nearly 40 years I have been making films while admiring the artistry of Hollywood Visual Effects, and I feel that I have finally come this far. I had not set my sights on being nominated, but I am very happy to have been brought to this place.”
“The artists and I have been working on Godzilla Minus One while saying, “We’re going to make this for the world!”, and I’m very happy to hear that our words have been proven true!” – Writer, director and visual effects supervisor Takasho Yamazaki, Godzilla Minus One
“We couldn’t be more thrilled to receive this Oscar nomination for Nimona! They say it takes a village, but in the case of the tumultuous journey of getting Nimona to the screen, it took many villages over eight years. This nomination is such a wonderful celebration of the hard work, passion, and belief so many people had in making this film a reality, and an incredible acknowledgment of typically underserved communities in animation, especially the LGBTQ+ community. For seeing the power in this story of acceptance and the need to be seen for your true self, we want to thank the Academy for recognizing that this film was truly a labor of love.” – Directors Nick Bruno and Troy Quane, Nimona
“Thank you to the Academy for this incredible honor. It’s been the greatest joy, watching as people around the world have connected so deeply with the story of Elemental. This film is special to us because while Elemental was always a love story at its core; it is also a story about the bonds of family and the unconditional love between parent and child. So, while we share this nomination with the entire cast and crew at Pixar, we also share it with our parents for the sacrifices they and all parents have made to allow their children to follow their dreams. We are forever grateful.”– Director Peter Sohn and Producer Denise Ream, Elemental
“It is an incredible privilege to see 20 DAYS IN MARIUPOL recognized by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science. Thank you for this nomination, and congratulations to all the other nominees. It gives me hope that the story of Mariupol and other Ukrainian cities, that are getting attacked every day, will remain in people’s hearts.” – Director Mstyslav Chernev, 20 Days in Mariupol
“We are absolutely delighted that the Academy has recognized Bobi Wine: The People’s President. Bobi and Barbie have been under house arrest as recently as this week, making this nomination a timely reminder of the continued fight for democracy, around the world. This film and this nomination has the power to influence the future of Uganda and its 44 million people living under the current regime. Thank you to everyone who has supported and continues to support our film.” – Christopher Sharp & Moses Bwayo, Bobi Wine: The People’s President
“It is such a humbling moment to see the story of the Ugandan people’s strength and resilience make it to a platform we never dreamed of — the global stage of the Academy Awards! Today the fight for democracy in Uganda and around the world lives on. Thank you for this recognition!” – Bobi Wine and Barbie Kyagulanyi, Bobi Wine: The People’s President
“Thank you so much to The Academy for this tremendous honor. Olfa and her daughters’ story resonated with me because it was so complex and fascinating but ultimately needed to be told, and it’s a privilege to share their story. To be recognized by the Academy for the second time, and especially by my documentary filmmaker colleagues, is truly incredible, and the entire team is so excited and so grateful.“ – Director Kaouther Ben Hania
“I am beyond thrilled that To Kill a Tiger has been nominated for an Academy Award. This is an extraordinary honour for the creative team behind this 8-year journey and it’s a testament to the tireless group of women working outside the normal ecosystem to ensure this story is seen and does what it needs to in the world. We’re here, at this moment, because a farmer in India, his wife and their 13-year old daughter had the courage to demand her human rights. We are grateful to the National Film Board of Canada, our Executive Producers and everyone on the team for their support. It is our hope and intent that this film will encourage other survivors to seek justice and that men stand with us in our fight for gender equality.” – Director Nisha Pahuja, To Kill A Tiger
“I am thrilled and so moved to receive this nomination, Thank you to the Academy, to my fellow documentary filmmakers, and to Sheila, Liza, and our partners at MTV Documentary Films for their belief in The Eternal Memory. It is an honor to represent Chile, and Latin America in this category, and I share this nomination with the whole team that worked on this film.
Augusto Góngora, the protagonist of The Eternal Memory was also a documentary filmmaker, and he gave me a great lesson about motivations. During Pinochet’s dictatorship he made clandestine newscasts, documenting the pain and fragility of a country. When I invited him to participate in my film he said: “Many people opened the doors of their homes to me to show their fragility, so, why wouldn’t I show my own in mine? A film must always exist in spite of everything.”
In this story we learn there is an emotional, personal and collective memory that is permanent. This is where love resides and sustains us all our lives – this is The Eternal Memory.” – Director Maite Alberdi, The Eternal Memory
“This is a great honor and we are so grateful and happy that the adventure of Io Capitano continues. Our hope is that the film, and the story of Seydou that shows us a journey through the eyes of a young person dreaming of a better life, will continue to reach audiences all over the world.” – Director Matteo Garrone, Io Capitano
“It’s such a great honor for me to represent Japan in the Oscars, the country of my great cinematic master, Yasujiro Ozu. PERFECT DAYS was carried by his spirit, so I couldn’t be happier to see it nominated.”- Director Wim Wenders, Perfect Days
“We are so grateful to the Academy for recognizing Society of the Snow with two wonderful nominations today. We are happy to be able to tell this story that, through the power of cinema, aims to show how, in the worst moments, we can give the best of ourselves. I share the Best International Film nomination with the entire Spanish film industry, our Uruguayan, Argentinean and Chilean crew and all the human group behind the society of the snow. Like the Andes odyssey, it has been a collective effort. I share the joy with all of them. Vamo’ arriba!” – J.A. Bayona, Society of the Snow
“We are deeply honored and grateful to receive this prestigious nomination from the Academy. The outpouring of love and support for the film in the past weeks, has been truly heartwarming. This recognition is not just an accolade for us, but an opportunity to amplify the anti-war message that John Lennon and Yoko Ono shared with the world over 50 years ago. In a world grappling with the anguish of multiple wars, we hope the attention sparks meaningful reflection, challenges the industry of war and inspires change. A huge thanks to Sean Ono Lennon, our creative partner in this journey to bring this story to screen. Also, without the collective support of our partners at Peter Jackson’s WetaFX, Lightstorm Entertainment and Epic Games, short films like these do not get made, so we’re deeply grateful for their contributions as well. It should also go without saying, our families have been pillars of strength throughout this nearly two-year odyssey, lifting us with their love and unwavering support.” – Writer/Director Dave Mullins and Producer Brad Booker, WAR IS OVER! Inspired by the Music of John and Yoko
“I am honored to have the support of the Academy for The ABCs of Book Banning, which focuses on an urgent issue that threatens our democracy. We are not only confronting book banning in the United States, we see book banning around the world, and it is part of the frightening under-belly of suppression and hate. Since the completion of the film, the number of books banned in the U.S. has tripled from 2,000 to 6,000 books. Access to truthful information is under threat. This not only affects one of us but all of us in all countries. Around our world up to forty percent of books are banned. This is where we are headed. And that’s why I am motivated that The ABCs of Book Banning in all languages will bring attention on a global scale. The nomination today makes a significant statement. It has the potential to empower those working for change. And we need action now.” – Director Sheila Nevins, The ABCs of Book Banning
“In the spring of 2021, as hate crimes targeting elderly Asian people dominated headlines, I turned a camera on my grandmas who are inseparable best friends. Despite being a combined 182 years old, Nǎi Nai & Wài Pó have infectious youthful spirits, and together we made a film that humanizes and honors them. Thank you to the Academy for acknowledging our film and helping these one-of-a-kind women in my life feel seen.” – Sean Wang, Director of Nǎi Nai and Wài Pó
“In the spring of 2021, as hate crimes targeting elderly Asian people dominated headlines, I turned a camera on my grandmas who are inseparable best friends. Despite being a combined 182 years old, Nǎi Nai & Wài Pó have infectious youthful spirits, and together we made a film that humanizes and honors them. Thank you to the Academy for acknowledging our film and helping these one-of-a-kind women in my life feel seen.” – Joanna Natasegara, Executive Producer of Nǎi Nai and Wài Pó
“When our grandson asked if he could make a film about us, we thought he was crazy. We said ‘who would want to watch a movie about us?’ And now, the fact that the film has brought joy to so many, it’s a happiness we could have never imagined. We feel so seen and loved. Now we have to find something to wear.” – Nǎi Nai (Yi Yan Fuei) and Wài Pó (Chang Li Hua), Film Participants
“We are enormously grateful to the Academy’s Documentary Branch for lifting up this story and we are deeply honored to lead the charge to bring The Last Repair Shop to the 96th Oscars. This film is about magnifying love and the people whose love makes the world go around. The fixers. The helpers. Those who lift us up with song. It is our duty to support and encourage and applaud them. Love, music, healing; these are the things that make the world go around and we found that story in an inconspicuous corner of LA’s public school district. This nomination is a win for the repair shop, for Los Angeles, and for all music loving people who believe in the will to repair. In many places in the world, young people have zero access to musical instruments. This nomination can help send a powerful message. You can’t stop the music.”– Co-Directors Kris Bowers and Ben Proudfoot, The Last Repair Shop
“Words cannot describe how incredibly happy we are! David, Nicky and I would like to thank the Academy for recognising this film. We also want to thank our team who all played their part in this labour of love and finally Netflix for giving us the opportunity and platform to reach so many people through the magic of film. Through this film we hope to share the message that it’s ok not to be ok.” – Misan Harriman, David Oyelowo, Nicky Bentham,The After
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