The 2024 Oscar nominations showcase a diverse range of films that have captivated audiences and critics alike. From thought-provoking dramas to heartwarming comedies, this year’s nominees represent the best of what the film industry has to offer.
Oscar Nominations 2024: Celebrating Excellence in Film
The Oscar nominations for the year 2024 have been announced, and the excitement in the film industry is palpable. The Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, are the most prestigious recognition in the world of cinema. Each year, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences honors outstanding achievements in filmmaking, recognizing the best performances, directing, writing, and technical excellence in various categories.
Best Picture Nominees
The Best Picture category is often considered the most coveted award of the night. It recognizes the overall excellence of a film, taking into account its direction, screenplay, performances, and production values. The nominees for Best Picture at the 2024 Oscars are:
The 96th Academy Awards have released the Oscar nominations for Best Picture in 2024. The nominees include “American Fiction,” “Anatomy of a Fall,” “Barbie,” “The Holdovers,” “Killers of the Flower Moon,” “Maestro,” “Oppenheimer,” “Past Lives,” “Poor Things,” and “The Zone of Interest.”
These films have touched the hearts of audiences and critics alike, with their compelling storytelling and exceptional craftsmanship. Each nominee brings a unique perspective and narrative that resonates with viewers.
Outstanding Performances
The acting categories at the Oscars celebrate the exceptional performances that bring characters to life. The nominees for Best Actor in a Leading and Supporting Role are:
The Best Actor in a Leading Role are Bradley Cooper for his role in “MAESTRO,” Colman Domingo for “RUSTIN,” Paul Giamatti for “THE HOLDOVERS,” Cillian Murphy for “OPPENHEIMER,” and Jeffrey Wright for “AMERICAN FICTION.”
The Best Actor in a Supporting Role, are Sterling K. Brown in “American Fiction,” Robert De Niro in “Killers of the Flower Moon,” Robert Downey Jr. in “Oppenheimer,” Ryan Gosling in “Barbie,” and Mark Ruffalo in “Poor Things.”
These talented actors have delivered performances that have left a lasting impact on audiences. Their ability to embody their characters and convey emotions with depth and authenticity is truly commendable.
The nominees for Best Actress in a Leading Role are:
Best Actress in a Leading Role include Annette Bening in NYAD, Lily Gladstone in KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON, Sandra Hüller in ANATOMY OF A FALL, Carey Mulligan in MAESTRO, and Emma Stone in POOR THINGS.
In the category of Best Actress in a Supporting Role, are Emily Blunt in OPPENHEIMER, Danielle Brooks in THE COLOR PURPLE, America Ferrera in BARBIE, Jodie Foster in NYAD, and Da’Vine Joy Randolph in THE HOLDOVERS.
These talented actresses have brought their characters to life with grace and conviction. Their performances have moved audiences and showcased their immense talent.
Technical Excellence
The Oscars also recognize the technical aspects of filmmaking that contribute to the overall cinematic experience. The nominees for Best Cinematography are as follows:
- EL CONDE, Edward Lachman
- KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON, Rodrigo Prieto
- MAESTRO, Matthew Libatique
- OPPENHEIMER, Hoyte van Hoytema
- POOR THINGS, Robbie Ryan
For Best Costume Design include Jacqueline Durran for “Barbie,” Jacqueline West for “Killers of the Flower Moon,” Janty Yates and Dave Crossman for “Napoleon,” Ellen Mirojnick for “Oppenheimer,” and Holly Waddington for “Poor Things.”
Best Directing include “Anatomy of a Fall” directed by Justine Triet, “Killers of the Flower Moon” directed by Martin Scorsese, “Oppenheimer” directed by Christopher Nolan, “Poor Things” directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, and “The Zone of Interest” directed by Jonathan Glazer.
For the category of Documentary Feature Film are:
- “Bobi Wine: The People’s President” directed by Moses Bwayo, Christopher Sharp and John Battsek
- “The Eternal Memory”
- “Four Daughters” directed by Kaouther Ben Hania and Nadim Cheikhrouha
- “To Kill a Tiger” directed by Nisha Pahuja, Cornelia Principe and David Oppenheim
- “20 Days in Mariupol” directed by Mstyslav Chernov, Michelle Mizner and Raney Aronson-Rath
In the Documentary Short Film category are:
- “The ABCs of Book Banning” directed by Sheila Nevins and Trish Adlesic
- “The Barber of Little Rock” directed by John Hoffman and Christine Turner
- “Island in Between” directed by S. Leo Chiang and Jean Tsien
- “The Last Repair Shop” directed by Ben Proudfoot and Kris Bowers – “Nǎi Nai & Wài Pó” directed by Sean Wang and Sam Davis
The nominees for the category of Film Editing are:
- “Anatomy of a Fall” edited by Laurent Sénéchal
- “The Holdovers” edited by Kevin Tent
- “Killers of the Flower Moon” edited by Thelma Schoonmaker
- “Oppenheimer” edited by Jennifer Lame
- “Poor Things” edited by Yorgos Mavropsaridis
The nominees for International Feature Film category are as follows:
- “IO CAPITANO” from Italy
- “PERFECT DAYS” from Japan
- “SOCIETY OF THE SNOW” from Spain
- “THE TEACHERS’ LOUNGE” from Germany
- “THE ZONE OF INTEREST” from the United Kingdom
The nominees for the Makeup and Hairstyling category are:
- GOLDA: Karen Hartley Thomas, Suzi Battersby, and Ashra Kelly-Blue
- MAESTRO: Kazu Hiro, Kay Georgiou, and Lori McCoy-Bell
- OPPENHEIMER: Luisa Abel
- POOR THINGS: Nadia Stacey, Mark Coulier, and Josh Weston
- SOCIETY OF THE SNOW: Ana López-Puigcerver, David Martí, and Montse Ribé
The nominees for Best Original Score are “American Fiction” by Laura Karpman, “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” by John Williams, “Killers of the Flower Moon” by Robbie Robertson, “Oppenheimer” by Ludwig Göransson, and “Poor Things” by Jerskin Fendrix.
The nominees for Best Original Song are “The Fire Inside” from FLAMIN’ HOT by Diane Warren, “I’m Just Ken” from BARBIE by Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt, “It Never Went Away” from AMERICAN SYMPHONY by Jon Batiste and Dan Wilson, “Wahzhazhe (A Song For My People)” from KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON by Scott George, and “What Was I Made For?” from BARBIE by Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell.
The nominees for Production Design category are as follows: – Barbie: Production Design by Sarah Greenwood and Set Decoration by Katie Spencer – Killers of the Flower Moon: Production Design by Jack Fisk and Set Decoration by Adam Willis – Napoleon: Production Design by Arthur Max and Set Decoration by Elli Griff – Oppenheimer: Production Design by Ruth De Jong and Set Decoration by Claire Kaufman – Poor Things: Production Design by James Price and Shona Heath, and Set Decoration by Zsuzsa Mihalek
In the category of Short Film (Animated) the following films have been nominated: – “Letter to a Pig” by Tal Kantor and Amit R. Gicelter – “Ninety-Five Senses” by Jerusha Hess and Jared Hess – “Our Uniform” by Yegane Moghaddam – “Pachyderme” by Stéphanie Clément and Marc Rius – “War is Over! Inspired by the Music of John & Yoko” by Dave Mullins and Brad Booker
The nominees for Short Film (Live Action) category are “The After” by Misan Harriman and Nicky Bentham, “Invincible” by Vincent René-Lortie and Samuel Caron, “Knight of Fortune” by Lasse Lyskjær Noer and Christian Norlyk, “Red, White and Blue” by Nazrin Choudhury and Sara McFarlane, and “The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar” by Wes Anderson and Steven Rales.
For Best Sound category in 2024 are as follows: – The Creator: Ian Voigt, Erik Aadahl, Ethan Van der Ryn, Tom Ozanich, and Dean Zupancic – Maestro: Steven A. Morrow, Richard King, Jason Ruder, Tom Ozanich, and Dean Zupancic – Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One: Chris Munro, James H. Mather, Chris Burdon, and Mark Taylor – Oppenheimer: Willie Burton, Richard King, Gary A. Rizzo, and Kevin O’Connell – The Zone of Interest: Tarn Willers and Johnnie Burn
Here are some of the visual effects creator nominations: – “The Creator” by Jay Cooper, Ian Comley, Andrew Roberts and Neil Corbould – “Godzilla Minus One” by Takashi Yamazaki, Kiyoko Shibuya, Masaki Takahashi and Tatsuji Nojima – “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” by Stephane Ceretti, Alexis Wajsbrot, Guy Williams and Theo Bialek – “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One” by Alex Wuttke, Simone Coco, Jeff Sutherland and Neil Corbould – “Napoleon” by Charley Henley, Luc-Ewen Martin-Fenouillet, Simone Coco and Neil Corbould.
For Best Adapted Screenplay at the 96th Awards in 2024 include “American Fiction” written by Cord Jefferson, “Barbie” written by Greta Gerwig & Noah Baumbach, “Oppenheimer” written by Christopher Nolan, “Poor Things” with a screenplay by Tony McNamara, and “The Zone of Interest” written by Jonathan Glazer.
For Best Original Screenplay in 2024 include “Anatomy of a Fall” by Justine Triet and Arthur Harari, “The Holdovers” by David Hemingson, “Maestro” by Bradley Cooper & Josh Singer, “May December” by Samy Burch and Alex Mechanik, and “Past Lives” by Celine Song.
The Oscar nominations for 2024 are a testament to the talent and creativity of the film industry. They reflect the diverse stories and voices that have made an indelible mark on the cinematic landscape. As we eagerly await the awards ceremony, let us celebrate the excellence in filmmaking and the power of storytelling that continues to inspire and entertain us.
