2026 Oscar Nomination Reactions from Timothée Chalamet, Rose Byrne, Wagner Moura and More
Leonardo DiCaprio – Actor in a Leading Role – ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER
“Making this film was one of the most meaningful and collaborative experiences of my life. It was made possible by the generosity, courage, and talent of an extraordinary cast—Teyana, Chase, Benny, Sean, Regina—and by the commitment of our entire crew.
None of this would have been possible without Paul’s vision, dedication, and belief in this film. He brought to life a complex story that feels deeply relevant to the world we’re living in, and I’m honored the Academy has recognized it in this moment.
Congratulations to my fellow nominees for their remarkable work this season, and thank you again to the Academy”
Rose Byrne, Actress in a Leading Role – IF I HAD LEGS I’D KICK YOU
“I am speechless and beyond honored to be amongst this extraordinary group of women: Jessie, Renate, Kate, and Emma. This is a radical film and was the gift of a lifetime to play Linda. I am so humbled to be recognized by the academy for this punk rock film and to be included amongst the astounding performances this year. This recognition is beyond my wildest dreams, and I share this with Mary Bronstein.”
Marty Supreme / Timothée Chalamet – Best Picture and Actor in a Leading Role
“Today feels like a BIG DREAM. What an exceptional honor from the Academy. Nine nominations for an original film is not something we take for granted. I’m overjoyed to be recognized as both an actor and a producer on this project, and I’m deeply moved by the acknowledgment given to the incredibly hard-working crew.
Josh Safdie is truly deserving of this prestigious recognition and the film wouldn’t be the rough gem it is without Ronnie Bronstein, Odessa A’zion, Gwyneth Paltrow and the entire cast and crew’s hard work. Miyako Bellizzi gave 150% to this project and Darius Khondji and Jack Fisk are simply the GOATs.
See you MARCH FIFTEENTH. IT’S GO TIME. DREAM BIG.”
Marty Supreme / Josh Safdie – Best Picture, Best Directing, Best Film Editing, & Best Writing (Original Screenplay)
“We chased life and got as close as we could. Sometimes work like this goes unnoticed, so I’m stunned to see the film be honored in such a profound way. To look back at the nominated films of the past is beyond humbling. Staring at the names of my fellow nominees fills me with a great sense of pride. Thank you to the Academy for acknowledging a deeply personal film with zero compromises. A film made with blood sweat and tears. Thank you dearly to my co-editor and co-writer Ronald Bronstein and to my department heads for their incredible and deeply passionate work. Thank you to my fellow producers for seeing through what was an impossible film. Thank you to my composer and emotional conductor Daniel Lopatin. Thank you to my entire cast from Timmy, Gwyneth, Odessa, Kevin and Tyler on down to the fucking extras for breathing real life into it. And lastly, to know that the PAs can call their moms and boast that they worked on a nominated film is a unique and ineffable reward. I just want to make the believers proud.”
Marty Supreme / Jennifer Venditti – Best Casting
”This is a historic day for everyone in the casting community, truly a win for us ALL. When you are deep in the trenches bringing human life to an incredible script like Marty Supreme, it’s hard to imagine this could ever happen.
I take great pride in the privilege of doing this work, exploring the full spectrum of humanity through the lens of casting and to have that recognized by the Academy is both an immense honor and truly mind-blowing especially to be nominated for the very first Casting Oscar and seeing my name among these giants in the craft. I am deeply humbled and profoundly emotional.
I share this nomination with my incredible visionary collaborator and director, Josh Safdie, who has given me such extraordinary creative gifts by allowing me to work and create in such unique ways.
I feel so much joy seeing nearly the entire Marty Supreme family recognized. Thank you for SEEING us. And to my brilliant team. You are the quiet architects of this moment. This is for all of us.
Thank you to the ACADEMY.”
Marty Supreme / Miyako Bellizzi – Best Costume Design
“It feels truly surreal to be nominated, what an honor! None of this would have been possible without the vision and big dream Josh had for all of us. This is my dream film, my dream era and dream characters and my heart is filled with so much gratitude. Thank you to my incredibly talented team, I really couldn’t have done it without each and every person involved. Thank you to the Academy for considering me, I feel extremely grateful and blessed to be part of this exciting moment!”
The Secret Agent / Kleber Mendonça Filho – Director & Writer
“Today is clearly a great day with these four nominations. One year ago, I was beginning post-production on The Secret Agent. That’s one hell of a full circle. It has been especially moving to feel the support we are receiving from cinephiles in so many countries and especially Brazil — from people who express pride in this international recognition and a strong sense of belonging, and I mean very young cinephiles and filmmakers. This response is truly special and deeply emotional for me.
My heartfelt thanks go to our extraordinary cast and crew, to my partner and producer Emilie Lesclaux, and to my dear friend Wagner Moura, with whom I am sharing this intense journey. I would also like to thank NEON and everyone working so passionately on this campaign. It is wonderful to work with cinephiles. Last thought: we are nominated for the first ever Best Casting award. I believe that a good film is like a village, and to have 60+ great faces that show how diverse and amazing and terrifyingly complex a country or a society can be is something I find very moving. Obrigado.”
The Secret Agent / Emilie Lesclaux, Producer – Best Picture
“This is a very happy day for us and for Brazilian cinema. I am incredibly happy for Wagner, for the entire cast and crew across four countries, for Gabriel Domingues, our casting director, and for Kleber, who poured his heart and energy into this film over so many years. Seeing The Secret Agent receive four nominations is especially meaningful to us, as this film was made with the greatest possible creative freedom and carries a strong Brazilian identity, deeply rooted in Pernambuco and Recife. I am also deeply happy for NEON, who did a tremendous job throughout the campaign. I would also like to thank Vitrine, our Brazilian distributor, and everyone who supported us throughout this intense journey.”
The Secret Agent / Wagner Moura – Actor in a Leading Role
“I am truly honored by the amazing news this morning. Thank you to the Academy for recognizing, seeing, and responding to The Secret Agent. Congratulations to Gabriel Domingues and the extraordinarily talented and diverse cast of our film. Congratulations to my dear friends Kleber Mendonça Filho and Emilie Lesclaux. I share this nomination with the beautiful country of Brazil and the unwavering support, pride and love Brazilians have for their culture.”
The Secret Agent / Gabriel Domingues – Casting Director
“It is an immense honor to receive an Academy Award nomination for my work as casting director on The Secret Agent. It’s a privilege to be nominated alongside the casting directors I have always looked up to.
As the casting director, my work on The Secret Agent was guided by a commitment to precision and authenticity. Each character, no matter how small, needed to feel rooted in the specific reality of Recife in 1977. The process required finding performers whose presence, faces, and inner lives could truthfully reflect the social, emotional, and historical layers of that time and place.
This nomination is especially meaningful because it recognizes the ensemble as a whole, built through careful collaboration, trust, and openness to both established actors and new voices. I am deeply grateful to our maestro Kleber Mendonça Filho, our producer Emilie Lesclaux, the entire Secret Agent team, and to NEON for championing the film. I am honored that my peers in the Academy have recognized this work.”
Kate Hudson – Actress in a Leading Role – SONG SUNG BLUE
“What an incredible feeling and moment to have been nominated! My heart is filled with gratitude and joy. I’m so thrilled to celebrate with all the amazing women in this category. Being in ‘Song Sung Blue’ has been one of the great honors of my life.”
Jessie Buckley (Actress in a Leading Role) – HAMNET
“It’s an absolute honour to be recognized by the Academy. I am so proud to be standing beside all these extraordinary artists and fellow nominees whose work has inspired me and moved me!
Chloé Zhao, you cracked my heart wide open when you asked me to step into Maggie O’Farrell’s world and create our Agnes beside you. Paul, there is no Agnes without you. I’m so grateful to have been part of this story with the incredible village of artists I shared it with.
To make anything at all is an absolute triumph, and this recognition belongs to every artist who bravely pours themselves into the work and journeys towards the undiscovered landscapes of their souls. I’m delighted, deeply grateful and humbled to be part of this community. Thank you.”
Liza Marshall, Pippa Harris, Nicolas Gonda, Steven Spielberg and Sam Mendes (Best Picture) – HAMNET
“Producing Hamnet was an honor, and today’s recognition by the Academy is exciting, emotional, rewarding, and deeply humbling.
We are thrilled to celebrate these nominations with our visionary director, Chloé Zhao, the remarkable cast of Hamnet, including Jessie Buckley, and all of the other artists whose work has made Hamnet such a singular motion picture experience.
From the beginning, this film was guided by a belief that storytelling can help us see one another more clearly. To feel this film embraced in this way is a reminder of cinema’s rare ability to bring people together and to leave us feeling more connected than when we began. We are deeply grateful to everyone who helped bring this story to life.”
Max Richter (Original Score) – HAMNET
“I feel incredibly fortunate to have been part of Hamnet and collaborated with Chloé, whose thoughtful vision guided this film at every step. I’m deeply honored by this nomination and grateful to the Academy for recognizing our work, and for the opportunity to help bring this beautiful story to life.”
Nina Gold (Casting) – HAMNET
“This first ever Casting Oscar nomination is a total and utter thrill. Hamnet is a beautiful example of the true power of artistic collaboration, and it was a privilege to make it with all my incredible colleagues. And I’m also claiming this nomination for the previous 97 years of brilliant casting directors before us, and sharing my joy with them.”
Maggie O’Farrell (Adapted Screenplay) – HAMNET
“What astonishing and joyous news. I’m so grateful to the Academy for these nominations, which recognise and celebrate the work of so many talented individuals who worked on Hamnet. When I was writing the novel, it never occurred to me that such a turn of events would be possible: I’m having to pinch myself at regular intervals because it all seems like a dream. I had a wonderful time on set, and being able to co-write the script with Chloé was a fascinating experience. It’s fantastic to be sharing these nominations with the extended Hamnet film family: Chloé, Jessie, Paul, Jacobi, Emily, Joe, Noah, Fiona, Alice, Malgosia, Nina, Max, our brilliant producers Liza Marshall at Hera, Pippa Harris and Sam Mendes at Neal Street, Steven Spielberg and Amblin, Nic Gonda at Book of Shadows, and Focus Features / Universal.”
Malgosia Turzanska (Costume Design) – HAMNET
“I am absolutely stunned! I honestly still cannot believe it! I was watching the announcement in Krakow with my Mom, who had a stick in one hand (in case I got too sad and needed reminding to get over myself haha!) and a bottle of champagne in the other. I am so proud to be among these incredible nominees, what an absolute honor. I also know I would be nowhere without my incredible costume team, and all of our incredible Hamnet collaborators — Chloé, Jessie, Paul, Fiona, Nicole, and especially Łukasz — to quote my Mom again — he is the person who made my costumes look the way they did, so this nomination is also his.”
Fiona Crombie and Alice Felton (Production Design) – HAMNET
“Thank you to the Academy for the wonderful recognition of our work on Hamnet. It is a film that was made with great love and care from every person on set. To have that recognized means the world.”
Ethan Hawke, Actor in a Leading Role – BLUE MOON
“Playing Larry Hart was the greatest challenge of my 40 year acting career. To make this film alongside one of my best friends, the incomparable Richard Linklater, was an honor in itself. Today I’m thinking back to the first time I read Robert Kaplow’s brilliant, now Oscar-nominated script, which so vividly captures the dangers and the joy in pursuing an artistic life. Thank you to The Academy for recognizing our work, and with it the work of our cast, crew, and the entire company of artists who came together in Ireland to realize BLUE MOON.”
Maria Ekerhovd, Andrea Berentsen Ottmar, Best Picture – SENTIMENTAL VALUE
“These nominations mean the world to us. We are incredibly proud of Joachim, our cast and crew, and everyone who helped bring this film to life. We are deeply grateful to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for this recognition, and especially thankful to our U.S. distributor, NEON, Tom Quinn and Christina Zisa for their incredible dedication to the film and their tremendous support. Film has the power to unite across borders, and sharing Sentimental Value with audiences around the world has shown us just how true that is.”
Joachim Trier, Directing and Original Screenplay – SENTIMENTAL VALUE
“I am overwhelmed and extremely grateful to the Academy for 9 nominations. I come from a film family and used to stay up late at night in Oslo watching the Academy Awards on my TV with great enthusiasm. And now, our entire film family is going to the Oscars! I am grateful to be recognized alongside colleagues that I have long admired and overjoyed to share a second screenplay nomination with my old friend and collaborator Eskil Vogt. I celebrate Elle, Inga, Renate, and Stellan for their well-deserved recognition – they carried this film on their shoulders. The film wouldn’t be what it is without the now Academy-nominated work of editor Olivier Bugge Coutté who I’ve had the honor of working with on all my films, my fearless producers Maria Ekerhovd and Andrea Ottmar, my cinematographer Kasper Tuxen, casting directors Yngvill Kolset Haga and Avy Kaufman and the entire cast and crew that brought our film to life. And to everyone who has watched our film and found something of themselves in it, thank you for going to the cinema to watch it on the big screen.”
Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas – Actress in a Supporting Role – SENTIMENTAL VALUE
“I can’t believe this has happened. I am so happy and proud of Elle, Stellan and Renate for this recognition of their amazing performances in our film, as well as for our wonderful editor Olivier. None of this would be possible without Joachim’s vision and leadership as our director, and the script he wrote with Eskil – this beautiful story and these characters have enriched my life so much. I am so grateful to The Academy, and to everyone who has supported us during the last few months, especially Neon, MUBI, and our wonderful producers Maria, Andrea and Lars Thomas. This is a historic day for Norwegian cinema. This nomination means the world to me, and I have to thank my family for being so supportive and loving and patient, especially my husband and son, who I love more than life itself – thank you thank you thank you!”
Elle Fanning – Actress in a Supporting Role – SENTIMENTAL VALUE
“IS THIS REAL!?!?!?! IS THIS A DREAM!?!?!?! I can’t catch my breath. I am in absolute shock. What an honor to have my first Academy Award nomination be for a film that acknowledges the power of moviemaking and family! My Mom, Grandma, Sister, and Aunt were here with me this morning to scream and hug and cry. Thank you thank you thank you. To be amongst the beautiful women in this category is truly overwhelming. I was equally overjoyed to see our entire “Sentimental Value” family recognized!!!!!! The gorgeous Stellan, Inga, and Renate, I will forever be in awe of you!!!!! Joachim Trier, Eskil Vogt, our editor Olivier Bugge Coutté, Maria, Andrea, Lars, our Neon team, EVERYONE INVOLVED – cheers to you all! Or as you say in Norway, Skå!!!!!!!! I am filled with so much love. The whole house got nominated!!!
Stellan Skarsgård – Actor in a Supporting Role – SENTIMENTAL VALUE
“I’m deeply grateful and happy for this nomination, and for the extraordinary recognition the film has received. That no Norwegian film has ever been honored with so many nominations is both humbling and moving. This was a small film made with great care, and to see it connect with a broader audience in this way means a great deal to all of us as we don’t have the same budgets for marketing on a big scale. The traveling circus continues! I look forward to seeing everyone and celebrating together soon.”
Jacob Elordi – Best Supporting Actor – FRANKENSTEIN
“I have been enamored by actors and this craft of acting for as long as I can remember, remembering. It’s a great pleasure to share a stage with all of my heroes past and present. I must thank my dear friend Guillermo del Toro and my partners, Oscar and Mia, and our whole creative team. I love this creature and I love the movies. Thank you to everyone at the academy and to everyone out there watching movies.”
Marissa McMahon, Teddy Schwarzman, Will Janowitz, Ashley Schlaifer and Michael Heimler – Best Picture – TRAIN DREAMS
“Bringing Denis Johnson’s beloved novella to the screen has been a labor of love for all of us. Train Dreams is the story of an ordinary man confronting a rapidly changing world, and to see its relevance resonate with the Academy on this level is a testament to Clint Bentley’s vision and everyone involved, particularly a wonderful cast led by the great Joel Edgerton. This nomination is especially thrilling as Sundance is kicking off this weekend, where Train Dreams premiered a year ago. A huge congratulations to Clint, Greg, Adolpho, Bryce and Nick on their recognition this morning.”
Clint Bentley (Director and Co-Writer) – Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay – TRAIN DREAMS
“I’m honestly still trying to process what a dream come true this all is. I’m excited, grateful, and overwhelmed with emotions. I’m eternally grateful to our cast and crew who poured their hearts and souls into bringing this film to life and to our producers who trusted me and supported me along the way.
I’m so proud of Greg, Adolpho, Bryce and Nick for their recognition. And I’m forever grateful to Joel. The movie only works in large part because of his beautiful, resonant performance at the center of it and I could have never made this film without him. I’m so proud that our little indie is being recognized alongside films by my heroes and I’m excited for more people to find their way to this film. I could go on but I’m crying again.”
Greg Kwedar (Co-Writer) – Best Adapted Screenplay – TRAIN DREAMS
“It’s been a beautiful and surreal morning to see our work on Train Dreams recognized by the Academy. And to join some of our writing heroes across Oscars history by returning for a second year in a row is very humbling and breathtaking. We’ve been doing this together long enough (over 15 years!!) to recognize that a script is nothing without the artists that bring it to life. And so to my best friend and filmmaking partner, Clint, who directed with such vision and grace, to Joel, who led our cast with such a towering yet intimately profound performance, and to our producers and fellow artisans… we share this with you.”
Bryce Dessner – Best Original Song “Train Dreams” – TRAIN DREAMS
“It’s a huge honor to be nominated for an Oscar this year with the incredible Nick Cave for our song Train Dreams from Clint Bentley’s beautiful film. It was an honor to collaborate with Nick on this song who is one of our longtime musical heroes and whose deep humanity and empathy as a songwriter are a close relative to the heart and soul of this film. We want to thank director Clint Bentley for his incredible vision and his trust in us to make a song (and score) we are deeply proud of. And thank you to all the producers and Netflix for believing in the project. In a time of such intense human suffering and conflict, train dreams is a film about human empathy and loss which is something that we all can relate to.”
Guillermo del Toro – Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay – FRANKENSTEIN
“Frankenstein has been a companion – a guardian angel- to me since childhood. It taught me to see tenderness in darkness and humanity in all those cast aside. To have this film recognized with nine nominations is deeply emotional and personal.
This honor belongs to all the artists who gave themselves completely to this work, in front and behind the camera and to the prodigious heart and mind of one Mary Shelley, a teenager whose story has always reminded the world that in the absence of love, compassion or responsibility monsters are born or absolved. Thank you all for embracing our film so generously.”
Alexandre Desplat – Best Original Score – FRANKENSTEIN
“Ì thank my peers at the music branch of the Academy for this nomination, which goes straight to my heart. And I thank Guillermo del Toro, for taking me and his artistic team through his operatic masterpiece.”
Geeta Gandbhir (Director) – Best Documentary Feature Film – THE PERFECT NEIGHBOR
“Ajike Owens was a bright young mother of four with big dreams – one of the last things she said to her mother was, “one day the whole world will know my name.” We made The Perfect Neighbor to honor Ajike’s and mitigate our grief around her senseless murder. We are so honored to be nominated, and hope this incredible recognition will further Ajike’s legacy and create real change.”
Joshua Seftel (Director/Producer) – Best Documentary Short Film – ALL THE EMPTY ROOMS
“We’re humbled by the recognition All the Empty Rooms has received, and by the people who made this film possible. The empty bedrooms in our film belong to four children: Dominic, 14; Hallie, 9; Jackie, 9; and Gracie, 14. Each of these lives was ended far too soon by a crisis that is wholly preventable. Our hope is that this film helps us see gun violence first through a human lens. No matter where we come from, we can agree on one thing: our children deserve to be safe at school. Thank you to the families who opened their lives to us and trusted us to help carry their children’s memories forward. To our team, collaborators, partners, and everyone who has taken the time to watch, listen, and feel, we’re grateful for you.”
Sam Davis (Director) – Best Live Action Short Film – THE SINGERS
“A year and a half after filming we reconvened where it all began—at the La Habra Moose Lodge, which graciously opened its doors at 4:30 this morning…I want to dedicate this moment to the hundreds of friends who trusted and poured into a vision that was frankly very unlikely to succeed. We challenged ourselves to pack 18 minutes with humor, heart, and humanity; to give an oddball cast of brilliant first-timers the sort of spotlight they deserved but never had before. And to make something risky, unconventional, and handmade in the age of automation. The Singers is about a lot of things, but at its core it’s a testament to the power of art and vulnerability to create compassion and community. I hope that the exposure that comes with this incredible honor will help that message reverberate well beyond the walls of the Moose. Cheers to the Academy.”
Adolpho Veloso – Best Cinematography – TRAIN DREAMS
“It’s a dream come true. One of those dreams that feels so distant it almost lives in utopia. I still can’t believe it. I’m incredibly happy and deeply honored. This nomination belongs to the entire crew who brought this film to life, and to my family and friends for their endless support. I’m so proud to represent Brazil in such a special moment for our cinema. Vai Brasil, vai Corinthians!”
David Borenstein, director of Best Documentary Feature Mr. Nobody Against Putin
“There were so many moments this film felt impossible to pull off, and so many difficult points where nearly everything fell apart. Real risks were taken to get this story out of Russia, and I’m incredibly grateful it made it all the way here. Thank you to the Academy, and to everyone who helped protect the work and bring it into the world.”
Kyoko Toyokawa, Naomi Hibino, and Tadashi Nishimatsu – Makeup and Hairstyling – KOKUHO
“We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the Academy. Being nominated for the Academy Awards is truly an honor. The hair and makeup work in the other films was outstanding, so we feel incredibly grateful and amazed to have received this recognition.
“We are especially honored that the white makeup and Kabuki wigs used in the film’s essential Kabuki scenes were acknowledged, as well as the expression of a character’s life journey spanning over 50 years. We are deeply happy to have been part of this project.
“Our heartfelt thanks go to the director, the producers, the entire crew, and the cast. Thank you very much.”
“I am so honored to receive this nomination and to be home in Norway, celebrating alongside my cast and crew our 9 history-making nominations which makes it even more surreal. This film was created collectively with the most incredible group, led by our maestro Joachim Trier. What an amazing day for us, for my fellow actors Stellan, Inga and Elle, our brilliant co-writer Eskil and Olivier, the editor who makes all our work better. I’m so grateful our story is being met with such generosity by the Academy.”
Diane Warren, Original Song “Dear Me” from Diane Warren: Relentless
“Dear Me ; when you were sitting alone in your room feeling like the world was against you, could you ever imagine your grown up self would write a song that would be nominated for an Academy Award! ‘Dear Me’ is my most personal song, yet it is also universal as it is resonating with so many so deeply.”
Renate Reinsve, Actress in a Leading Role – SENTIMENTAL VALUE
“I am so honored to receive this nomination and to be home in Norway, celebrating alongside my cast and crew our 9 history-making nominations which makes it even more surreal. This film was created collectively with the most incredible group, led by our maestro Joachim Trier. What an amazing day for us, for my fellow actors Stellan, Inga and Elle, our brilliant co-writer Eskil and Olivier, the editor who makes all our work better. I’m so grateful our story is being met with such generosity by the Academy.”
Oliver Laxe, director of SIRĀT, International Feature Film
“Thank you to the Academy. It gives meaning to the work we do to know that it speaks to people so profoundly. The level of intense connection with audiences all over the world gives me peace; It tells me, ‘Okay, you’re on the right path.’ Thank you to NEON. I am so proud of our amazing team, my producers, my co-collaborators and department heads but it is most special to share this nomination with the women of the sound team: Laia, Amanda and Yas.
To the beautiful people of rave culture who we met along the way and the families we formed, thank you. We are all humbled and honored.”
Laia Casanovas, Yasmina Praderas, and Amanda Villavieja (Sound Team) SIRĀT
“We are thrilled to have received this nomination. We extend our sincere congratulations to the other nominees, it is an honour to share this alongside such talented and inspiring colleagues.
This is a milestone we never could have imagined, and it fills us with deep joy and gratitude. We are thankful to be the first women-led sound team nominated in this category — the significance of this moment is not lost on us. The film required taking risks on both a technical and creative level in order to create a raw, impactful, and atmospheric soundscape in service of the story, and we are delighted to see that these efforts and decisions are recognised by our fellow peers from the Academy.
We want to acknowledge and thank our visionary filmmaker Oliver Laxe, our wonderful producers, and the diverse communities who have championed this unique story. Thank you to the NEON team and the distributors worldwide for all of their support.”
Emma Stone (Actress in a Leading Role) – BUGONIA
“Thank you to the Academy for these nominations and to everyone who poured their hearts into Bugonia. None of this exists without our director, Yorgos. I am forever grateful for our creative partnership and friendship. I share this recognition with the beyond brilliant Jesse Plemons and our remarkable cast, crew and producers. To be in the company of all of these incredible nominees is a true honor, and I’m deeply thankful.”
Will Tracy (Adapted Screenplay) – BUGONIA
“I’m feeling very honored right now to be nominated for this award, especially amongst such sterling company. Working on the film with my friends was a hugely happy experience, and that’s all down to the trust and support of Yorgos Lanthimos, Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, Ed Guiney, Andrew Lowe, Ari Aster, Lars Knudsen, all the fine folks at Focus Features and the Academy. I raise my mug to them.”
Jerskin Fendrix (Original Score) – BUGONIA
“I love Yorgos and I love my colleagues. Thank you to the Academy, the London Contemporary Orchestra, Air Studios, Alex Putman, Will Carkeet & Graeme Stewart.”
Ed Guiney, Andrew Lowe, Yorgos Lanthimos, Emma Stone and Lars Knudsen (Best Picture) – BUGONIA
“We’re incredibly grateful to see BUGONIA honored with these nominations, especially Best Picture, which represents the collective work and an extraordinary collaboration of our cast, crew and a creative team that pushed every boundary. We felt a real urgency to tell this story of a world spinning off its axis, and we are grateful to everyone who connected with it in cinemas around the world. We’re especially proud to see screenwriter Will Tracy and singular musician Jerskin Fendrix recognized for their exceptional work. Thank you to the Academy voters for this recognition, and to the teams at Element, Square Peg, CJ ENM, Fremantle and Focus who were with us every step of the way.”
Ugo Bienvenu, director of ARCO (Animated Feature Film)
It’s a real honor for an indie filmmaker like me to stand in this incredible selection. Most of all, I am more than happy that a 2D handcrafted movie made by a young generation of French craftspeople is being highlighted by this prestigious competition. When I started creating this film, it was difficult to be optimistic about our shared future. With ARCO, I wanted to give a big hug to people in dark times. I hope audiences have felt that embrace. I want to deeply thank the Academy, this nomination feels like a big hug to share with my fellow nominees. Thank you”
Kaouther Ben Hania, International Feature Film – THE VOICE OF HIND RAJAB
“Today, THE VOICE OF HIND RAJAB is officially an Academy Award nominee for Best International Feature Film.
I don’t really know how to write this sentence without stopping for a moment.
This nomination belongs first to Hind.
To her voice.
To what should never have happened and yet did.
It belongs to everyone who believed that cinema can still be a space for truth, care, and responsibility.
To my incredible team, who carried this film with courage and precision.
To Tunisia, whose cinema continues to exist, resist, and speak even when it is uncomfortable.
Among these beautiful films from around the world, I’m deeply honored that Hind’s voice is there.
Not as a symbol.
As history.
Thank you to the Academy for listening.
And to all of you who have carried this film, shared it, defended it, and felt it.
We keep going.”
He is a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic, accredited by the Cannes Film Festival, Telluride Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival and more, is a member of the International Cinephile Society (ICS), The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics (GALECA), Critics Choice Association (CCA), San Francisco Bay Area Film Critics Circle (SFBAFCC) and the International Press Academy. Among his many achieved goals with AwardsWatch, he has given a platform to underrepresented writers and critics and supplied them with access to film festivals and the industry and calls the Bay Area his home where he lives with his husband and son.
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