On January 22, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences unveiled its list of Oscar nominations. Surprisingly, several films for Best Picture, Best Animated Feature, and Best Documentary Feature were noted as "still to be determined." This ambiguity was due to pending decisions from the Producers Guild of America (PGA) regarding producer credits and late submissions from some contenders. By Monday, the Academy confirmed the nominees, bringing the total number of individuals nominated for the 97th Oscars to 220.

Confirmed Nominees and Behind-the-Scenes Details

In a significant update, the Academy revealed the producers behind several notable films. For The Brutalist, Nick Gordon, Brian Young, Andrew Morrison, D.J. Gugenheim, and Brady Corbet are recognized as producers. The Netflix production Emilia Pérez credits Pascal Caucheteux and Jacques Audiard. Sony Pictures Classics' I’m Still Here acknowledges Maria Carlota Bruno and Rodrigo Teixeira. Nickel Boys, produced by Orion Pictures and Amazon MGM Studios, highlights Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, and Joslyn Barnes. Lastly, The Substance, distributed by MUBI, names Coralie Fargeat, Tim Bevan, and Eric Fellner.

In the realm of animation, Flow features Gints Zilbalodis, Matīss Kaža, Ron Dyens, and Gregory Zalcman as key figures. The beloved characters Wallace and Gromit return in Vengeance Most Fowl, with Nick Park, Merlin Crossingham, and Richard Beek leading the charge. For documentaries, Sugarcane brings forward Julian Brave NoiseCat, Emily Kassie, and Kellen Quinn.

From February 11 to February 18, active Academy members will cast their votes across all 23 categories, determining the winners of this prestigious event.

This announcement marks a pivotal moment in the film industry, underscoring the rigorous process behind recognizing excellence in cinema. It highlights the collaborative nature of filmmaking and the importance of timely submission and approval processes. As we look forward to the awards ceremony, it's clear that each nomination represents countless hours of dedication and creativity from these talented individuals.