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Oscars 2026: Here’s who’s won an award so far

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The 98th Academy Awards: Full List of Nominees

The 98th Academy Awards are currently underway at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, with Conan O’Brien hosting the ceremony. This year, Sinners leads the nominations with a record 16 nods, followed by One Battle After Another with 13 nominations.

You can catch up on the best looks from the red carpet, read our predictions, or even run to the kitchen to whip up a movie-themed snack. Below is the full list of 2026 Academy Award nominees. Winners will be marked in bold as they are announced. Follow along with us as the wins come in!

Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role

  • Amy Madigan, Weapons
  • Elle Fanning, Sentimental Value
  • Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, Sentimental Value
  • Wunmi Mosaku, Sinners
  • Teyana Taylor, One Battle After Another

Best Picture

  • Bugonia
  • F1
  • Frankenstein
  • Hamnet
  • Marty Supreme
  • One Battle After Another
  • The Secret Agent
  • Sentimental Value
  • Sinners
  • Train Dreams

Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role

  • Timothée Chalamet, Marty Supreme
  • Leonardo DiCaprio, One Battle After Another
  • Ethan Hawke, Blue Moon
  • Michael B. Jordan, Sinners
  • Wagner Moura, The Secret Agent

Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role

  • Benicio del Toro, One Battle After Another
  • Jacob Elordi, Frankenstein
  • Delroy Lindo, Sinners
  • Sean Penn, One Battle After Another
  • Stellan Skarsgård, Sentimental Value

Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role

  • Jessie Buckley, Hamnet
  • Rose Byrne, If I Had Legs I’d Kick You
  • Kate Hudson, Song Sung Blue
  • Renate Reinsve, Sentimental Value
  • Emma Stone, Bugonia

Best Animated Feature Film

  • Arco Elio
  • KPop Demon Hunters
  • Little Amélie or the Character of Rain
  • Zootopia 2

Best Animated Short Film

  • Butterfly
  • Forevergreen
  • The Girl Who Cried Pearls
  • Retirement Plan
  • The Three Sisters

Achievement in Cinematography

  • Frankenstein
  • Marty Supreme
  • One Battle After Another
  • Sinners
  • Train Dreams

Achievement in Costume Design

  • Avatar: Fire and Ash
  • Frankenstein
  • Hamnet
  • Marty Supreme
  • Sinners

Achievement in Directing

  • Chloé Zhao, Hamnet
  • Josh Safdie, Marty Supreme
  • Paul Thomas Anderson, One Battle After Another
  • Joachim Trier, Sentimental Value
  • Ryan Coogler, Sinners

Best Documentary Feature Film

  • The Alabama Solution
  • Come See Me in the Good Light
  • Cutting Through Rocks
  • Mr. Nobody Against Putin
  • The Perfect Neighbor

Best Documentary Short Film

  • All the Empty Rooms
  • Armed Only With a Camera: The Life and Death of Brent Renaud
  • Children No More: Were and Are Gone
  • The Devil Is Busy
  • Perfectly a Strangeness

Achievement in Film Editing

  • F1
  • Marty Supreme
  • One Battle After Another
  • Sentimental Value
  • Sinners

Best International Feature Film

  • The Secret Agent, Brazil
  • It Was Just an Accident, France
  • Sentimental Value, Norway
  • Sirāt, Spain
  • The Voice of Hind Rajab, Tunisia

Achievement in Casting

  • Hamnet, Nina Gold
  • Marty Supreme, Jennifer Venditti
  • One Battle After Another, Cassandra Kulukundis
  • The Secret Agent, Gabriel Domingues
  • Sinners, Francine Maisler

Achievement in Makeup and Hairstyling

  • Frankenstein, Mike Hill, Jordan Samuel and Cliona Furey
  • Kokuho, Kyoko Toyokawa, Naomi Hibino and Tadashi Nishimatsu
  • Sinners, Ken Diaz, Mike Fontaine and Shunika Terry
  • The Smashing Machine, Kazu Hiro, Glen Griffin and Bjoern Rehbein
  • The Ugly Stepsister, Thomas Foldberg and Anne Cathrine Sauerberg

Original Score

  • Bugonia, Jerskin Fendrix
  • Frankenstein, Alexandre Desplat
  • Hamnet, Max Richter
  • One Battle After Another, Jonny Greenwood
  • Sinners, Ludwig Goransson

Original Song

  • “Dear Me” from Diane Warren: Relentless; music and lyric by Diane Warren
  • “Golden” from KPop Demon Hunters; music and lyric by EJAE, Mark Sonnenblick, Joong Gyu Kwak, Yu Han Lee, Hee Dong Nam, Jeong Hoon Seon and Teddy Park
  • “I Lied to You” from Sinners; music and lyric by Raphael Saadiq and Ludwig Goransson
  • “Sweet Dreams of Joy” from Viva Verdi!; music and lyric by Nicholas Pike
  • “Train Dreams” from Train Dreams; music by Nick Cave and Bryce Dessner; lyric by Nick Cave

Achievement in Production Design

  • Frankenstein
  • Hamnet
  • Marty Supreme
  • One Battle After Another
  • Sinners

Best Live Action Short Film

  • Butcher’s Stain
  • A Friend of Dorothy
  • Jane Austen’s Period Drama
  • The Singers
  • Two People Exchanging Saliva

Achievement in Sound

  • F1
  • Frankenstein
  • One Battle After Another
  • Sinners
  • Sirāt

Achievement in Visual Effects

  • Avatar: Fire and Ash
  • F1
  • Jurassic World Rebirth
  • The Lost Bus
  • Sinners

Writing (Adapted Screenplay)

  • Bugonia, screenplay by Will Tracy
  • Frankenstein, written for the screen by Guillermo del Toro
  • Hamnet, screenplay by Chloé Zhao and Maggie O’Farrell
  • One Battle After Another, written by Paul Thomas Anderson
  • Train Dreams, screenplay by Clint Bentley & Greg Kwedar

Writing (Original Screenplay)

Nominees for writing (original screenplay) will be updated as announced.

https://www.npr.org/2026/03/15/nx-s1-5739287/oscars-2026-winners-list-best-picture-actor-actress

‘The Long Walk’ Submits Entire Ensemble in Supporting Acting Categories for Oscars and Other Awards (EXCLUSIVE)

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Lionsgate is employing a smart awards strategy in hopes of positioning *The Long Walk* as a dark horse Oscar contender. Directed by Francis Lawrence, the dystopian drama will campaign its entire principal cast of boys—including Cooper Hoffman and David Jonsson—in the supporting acting categories across all major awards bodies, Variety has learned exclusively.

Adapted by JT Mollner from Stephen King’s early novel, *The Long Walk* centers on the emotional dynamics among a group of teenage competitors forced to walk continuously until only one remains. The filmmakers believe the film’s power lies not in traditional leads but in the collective experience, a choice they feel is best reflected by submitting the ensemble together.

Although Hoffman’s Raymond Garraty (No. 47) and Jonsson’s Peter McVries (No. 23) may seem to anchor the narrative, all nine boys will be campaigned in supporting categories across the Oscars, Golden Globes, Screen Actors Guild Awards, BAFTA, and the Independent Spirit Awards. Additionally, Judy Greer, who plays a pivotal adult figure, will be campaigned in the supporting actress races.

Submitting the entire cast together underscores the filmmakers’ confidence in casting director Rich Delia, whose work in assembling a cohesive ensemble of emerging talent is expected to be a focal point of the campaign. The young actors each deliver distinct responses to the story’s brutal marathon, adding depth and variety to the ensemble.

With its ensemble-driven structure and bold category placements, *The Long Walk* joins a growing trend of awards hopefuls challenging traditional definitions of lead and supporting roles.

### Awards Campaign Highlights

Alongside the ensemble campaign, *The Long Walk* will compete in all major craft and above-the-line categories, including:

– **Best Picture**: Roy Lee, Steven Schneider, Francis Lawrence, Cameron MacConomy
– **Best Director**: Francis Lawrence
– **Adapted Screenplay**: JT Mollner
– **Supporting Actor**: Cooper Hoffman, David Jonsson, Garrett Wareing, Tut Nyuot, Charlie Plummer, Ben Wang
– **Supporting Actress**: Judy Greer
– **Best Casting**: Rich Delia
– **Cinematography**: Jo Willems
– **Costume Design**: Heather Neale
– **Film Editing**: Mark Yoshikawa
– **Makeup and Hairstyling**: Doug Morrow, Zinka Tuminski
– **Production Design**: Nicolas Lepage; Set Decoration by Scott Rossell
– **Sound**: Supervising sound editors Jeremy Perison, Thomas Jones; production sound mixer Jeffrey Murias; re-recording mixers Jeremy Perison, Carlos Sanches
– **Original Score**: Jeremiah Fraites

This innovative and ensemble-focused approach may set *The Long Walk* apart in this year’s awards race, spotlighting the collective strength of its cast and crew.
https://variety.com/2025/film/awards/the-long-walk-oscars-submissions-cooper-hoffman-supporting-1236581847/

5 Spielberg secrets to mastering storytelling in film

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**5 Spielberg Secrets to Mastering Storytelling in Film**
*By Vinita Jain | Oct 03, 2025, 05:09 PM*

Steven Spielberg is one of the most influential filmmakers of our time, having directed some of the most iconic films in history. His storytelling techniques have inspired countless filmmakers and continue to be studied by aspiring directors. Here are five essential filmmaking lessons from Spielberg that can help you master the art of storytelling. These insights will help you understand how to create engaging narratives that resonate with audiences.

**1. Visual Impact: The Power of Visual Storytelling**
Spielberg’s films are known for their strong visual elements, which often speak louder than words. He uses cinematography to build mood, tension, and character development without relying heavily on dialogue. By focusing on visuals, filmmakers can create more immersive experiences that deeply engage their audiences.

**2. Character Focus: Character-Driven Narratives**
One thing that sets Spielberg’s films apart is their focus on characters. He ensures every character has depth and complexity, making them relatable and memorable. By prioritizing character development, filmmakers can forge emotional connections with viewers, making their stories more impactful and lasting.

**3. Timing Techniques: Mastering Pacing and Timing**
Spielberg has an uncanny knack for pacing his films perfectly, with each scene delivering just the right amount of tension and release. He knows when to accelerate the tempo and when to slow down for dramatic effect. Mastering pacing allows filmmakers to keep audiences engaged from start to finish.

**4. Simple Storytelling: Embracing Simplicity**
Many of Spielberg’s best films revolve around simple plots that are rich with emotion and depth. He emphasizes clarity in storytelling over complexity. By keeping narratives straightforward, filmmakers ensure their stories are easily understood while still resonating on an emotional level.

**5. Realism vs. Imagination: Balancing the Two**
Spielberg excels at balancing realism with imagination, making his films believable yet fantastical at the same time. This delicate balance enables him to explore complex themes without losing the audience’s sense of reality or wonder. Filmmakers who master this approach can create stories that are both thought-provoking and entertaining.

Incorporating these Spielberg-inspired techniques can elevate your filmmaking and storytelling skills, helping you craft movies that truly captivate and resonate with audiences.
https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/entertainment/steven-spielberg-s-filmmaking-legacy-5-lessons/story