The nominations for the 97th annual Academy Awards were announced earlier this morning and were collecting reactions from a few of the nominees. Please see quotes below and circle back to this page as it’s updated throughout the day.
“When I was young, I was always identified as the daughter of Ingrid Bergman and Roberto Rossellini. As I’ve gotten older, this doesn’t happen as frequently; and, I miss it especially today. I wish my parents were alive to celebrate with me this great honor. And, also, today, with this joy, my mind can’t help lingering in the beyond to David Lynch. Our collaboration was key to my understanding of the art of acting. It is my past, all that I have in me, that I brought to my interpretation of Sister Agnes in the film ‘Conclave’, working under the clear, sharp direction of Edward Berger his incredible cast and crew, especially the incomparable Ralph Fiennes. Thank you to the Academy. I am very honored.“
- Isabella Rossellini, actor – “Conclave“
“What an incredible joy and honor to get 5 Academy awards nominations for THE SUBSTANCE! Genre films are political. For me as a filmmaker, they are a powerful way to confront political and personal matters through the lens of entertainment and excess. I made this movie with passion. It was inspired by my visceral need to confront and break free the suffocating societal expectations that have been corseting women for so long. I wanted to make this film with the same level of excess and violence than those constraints generate on women, and to break free all those silent rules that prevent us to fully take our place in the world. We’ve been told for so long to control and hold back. I wanted to do the exact opposite. I wanted to be loud, gross, indelicate and free to fully express my voice. Thank you to the Academy for having heard me. Thank you to my whole cast and crew and my producers for helping me bring this film to life. I’m incredibly proud of the work we’ve accomplished.”
- Coralie Fargeat, writer-director – “The Substance“
“Thank you for this beautiful recognition of our movie Sing Sing from the Academy. We share these nominations with our entire cast and crew. This was a community effort on every level and as our partner Colman Domingo says, ‘we can see the fingerprints of every artist who worked on across every frame of this movie.’ This is a powerful milestone that we hope enables more audiences to discover the story of this tremendous program Rehabilitation Through the Arts and the men at the center of it, and for this honor to come at the same time that the movie has been made available for free to almost a million incarcerated people in over a 1000 prisons across the country feels so aligned with the spirit of our project. To the men who have made it home and those still behind the walls, this is for you.”
- Greg Kwedar, Clint Bentley, Clarence Maclin & John “Divine G” Whitfield – “Sing Sing“
“I think in truth this is a compliment to our whole terrific ensemble of actors, which Jim Mangold directed so brilliantly. And if it helps connect more people to the inspiring life and spirit of Pete Seeger, even better. It was the greatest privilege to get to channel his beautiful spirit.”
- Edward Norton, actor – “A Complete Unknown“
“Thanks to the Academy for this huge honor. To be nominated for the film Conclave that is so well crafted, with such an amazing cast and outstanding work in all the departments makes me very happy. The collaboration with Edward Berger is for me a big gift and allows me to search and discover a lot of possibilities. Congrats also to Ralph, Isabella, Lisy, Peter, and Nick on their nominations and to Tessa, Juliette and Mike for making it all possible. I am very happy for you.”
- Volker Bertelmann, composer – “Conclave“
“Wow, what amazing news to receive as I waited for my bags at Melbourne airport! I’m so humbled by this Oscar nomination and truly grateful to be sharing it with so many of our brilliant ‘Brutalist’ collaborators! All I’ve tried to do over this past 40 years is hone a craft and I thank all those who’ve helped me do so along the way. I’m eternally grateful for the lessons and equally grateful to the Academy for this recognition. Thank you, thank you!”
- Guy Pearce, actor – “The Brutalist“
“It’s been a challenging few weeks processing a wide range of emotions. Today’s recognition from the Academy means more than I could ever express – and not just to myself, but to our entire Wild Robot family. This acknowledgement belongs to our cast and crew, whose ingenuity and artistry created the gentle miracle that made it to the screen. As impressed as I was to watch them break every rule about how we make these movies, I am even more humbled to see the way they have all supported each other and their communities in the wake of recent events. The grace, kindness, and quiet strength that created ‘The Wild Robot’ was not a momentary thing. It’s just the way each and every one of them carries themselves as a matter of course. They will prevail again, I know it. On their behalf, I thank every member of the Academy from the bottom of my heart.”
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Chris Sanders, writer-director – “The Wild Robot“
“Being nominated for an Oscar is an incredible honor and these last few months have been beyond my wildest dreams. Truly there are no words to fully express my joy and overwhelming gratitude for this recognition. Not only for me but for what this film represents. I am deeply humbled. This is a time of incredible contrasts and right now, my heart is with my friends, family, neighbors, and community here in LA. The fires have devastated so many lives but to see the way our community has united leaves me in awe of the resilience and compassion that defines us, and this moment is a reminder of how incredible we are when we stand together.”
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Demi Moore, actor – “The Substance“
“It’s a real honor to be acknowledged by the Golden Globes in this way. With every film you take a great leap into the unknown, but with collaborators like this – my amazing department heads, the script from Peter Straughan, my wonderful producer Tessa Ross, Ralph, Stanley, Isabella, the whole incredible team – that leap feels safe and you journey together. This nomination is really delightful. Thank you.”
- Edward Berger, director – “Conclave“
“Thank you to all my peers and colleagues at the Academy for this extraordinary honor. For almost four decades, I’ve experienced the peaks and valleys of being an artist. It’s given me perspective and a tremendous appreciation and respect for this moment.
Portraying László Tóth, and representing the hardships and yearnings of so many, including the very struggles of my own family, has rekindled my own sense of being and belonging, and believing again.
Sharing this profound experience with our talented and dedicated cast and crew on THE BRUTALIST has been a rare gift that I am endlessly grateful for. Thank you for honoring us all with this recognition, I am only here through the support of many; I am truly humbled and will cherish this momentous occasion forever.”
- Adrien Brody, actor – “The Brutalist“
“We are overjoyed and filled with gratitude for this acknowledgment from the Academy. We want to extend our deepest appreciation to our creative team, funders and National Geographic Documentary Films for the endless work and heart they gave to this essential story. Above all, we want to acknowledge the courage and fortitude of our participants and the thousands of survivors of Indian residential and boarding schools across North America who have been ignored for too long as well as the generations of families who continue to suffer their harms. In a moment where justice seems out of reach, we are grateful that Sugarcane has helped illuminate the truth, bring about healing and called institutions of power to account.”
- Emily Kassie and Julian Brave NoiseCat, directors – “Sugarcane“
“A Complete Unknown was a genuine act of faith on the part of so many. It was 6 years in the making and required a huge amount of dedication from our team and our brilliant cast. I am thrilled and elated with our 8 nominations! Much gratitude to Searchlight and Disney, my fellow producers, my co-writer Jay Cocks, to the Academy for this honor, to Timothee Chalamet for his partnership and friendship and of course for the trust that Bob Dylan extended to us I am forever grateful.”
- James Mangold, director-writer – “A Complete Unknown“
“I am overjoyed and full of gratitude for all of us from the Conclave team!”
- Lisy Christl, costume designer – “Conclave“
“On behalf of our entire team, we are so incredibly touched. We did not make this film with any such a destination in mind but having received the news this morning, can only thank our endlessly dedicated crew made up of individuals from all over the world, especially our Hungarian team who we hoped to faithfully honor by the portrayals of Adrien Brody and Felicity Jones’s characterizations of their roles.
I’d like to use this opportunity to highlight the work of Viktória Petrányi and her extraordinary team at Proton Cinema in Budapest whom this film simply would not exist without.
Mona and I are endlessly grateful to the Academy and A24 and Universal International for guiding us through this journey.”
- Brady Corbet, writer-director – “The Brutalist“
“When we started working on this film, we never could have imagined that it would lead to this. A Latvian film has never before been nominated and for a small independent film to be recognized in the Best Animated Feature category is unbelievable.
For over five years, myself and a small group of young and passionate creators worked on telling this story about an anxious cat surviving in an unforgiving landscape — a cat who learns that friendship comes when you trust those around you.
I want to emphasize that this film was made using completely free tools that anyone can access. I learned filmmaking by watching Youtube videos and experimenting on my own. I am so proud of this film and what it means for the next generation of animators.”
- Gints Zilbalodis, filmmaker – “Flow“
“Thank you to the Academy for this tremendous recognition, particularly among such a diverse and sophisticated array of films. Everyone on “The Wild Robot” team shared a powerful connection to this project and to us it represented the life’s work of our respective careers in expanding the narrative and visual boundaries of the art of animation. The world continues to need stories which promote kindness and community, and we are deeply grateful for the Academy’s response to our film.”
- Jeff Hermann, producer – “The Wild Robot“
“This is such a lovely reason to celebrate! Nosferatu is a very special film for me, and receiving a nomination for Best Costume Design from Academy Costume Branch members is an honour shared with our entire costume team. Congratulations to all Costume Design nominees. Congratulations to Jarin, Craig, David, Tracy and Suzanne for their Nosferatu nominations. Robert Eggers is an extraordinary talent whose leadership created an atmosphere that brought forth the best in his collaborators. Thank you to Focus Features for their enduring support of Nosferatu and to our incredible cast, who endured all manner of discomfort and still delivered stellar performances.”
- Linda Muir, costume designer – “Nosferatu“
“I am so honored to be nominated by my peers in the Academy for my work on THE BRUTALIST. Designing this film was an amazing experience, and a true labor of love. This recognition means everything to me. And a massive congratulations and thanks to my director, Brady Corbet.”
- Judy Becker, production designer – “The Brutalist“
“It is an enormous honour to receive this nomination from the Academy today. Conclave was a labour of love from the beginning because of all the wonderful people involved – from author Robert Harris, to producer Tessa Ross, to director Edward Berger, to our amazing cast led by Ralph Fiennes. A huge thank you to all of our cast and crew. But I am mindful that the backdrop to these nominations is the on-going threat to communities posed by the wildfires and my thoughts are very much with the people of L.A. at this terrible time.”
- Peter Straughan, screenwriter – “Conclave“
“I was literally floored upon receiving the news of this nomination – same as I was when Jim cast me in this film in the first place. Getting to be a part of this project has been the honor of a lifetime because of how much respect I have for Joan Baez and all the artists we portray in A Complete Unknown, as well as the artists I’ve gotten to collaborate with in the making of this film. I’m immensely proud of everyone involved in this movie, completely humbled to see my name amongst the actresses in this category who I hold in such high regard, and am deeply grateful to the Academy for this recognition of everyone’s brilliant work.”
- Monica Barbaro, actor – “A Complete Unknown“
“I’m so honoured to see our movie Nosferatu recognized with so many nominations this morning! It is truly humbling. Robert Eggers’ vision and passion for this project, which never wavered over the years, inspired and challenged us all to do our best work. Our ongoing collaboration means so much to me, and we certainly wouldn’t be here without him. I’m sincerely grateful for this nomination!“
- Craig Lathrop, production designer – “Nosferatu“
“Thank you very much to the Academy, I really appreciate the work being recognised like this, and I’m so proud of my friend Brady for making this film. Thank you to Peter Walsh and some of my favourite musicians, including the legendary John Tilbury, for their huge contributions to the score.”
- Daniel Blumberg, composer – “The Brutalist“
“We’re honored that the film is nominated and that the story found resonance with so many Academy members. Simultaneously, we are deeply troubled by the recent immigration news from the new presidential administration. There is an urgent and grave need for humane immigration reform in the United States – one that recognizes immigrant families as integral threads in the fabric of our nation.”
- David and Sam Cutler-Kreutz, directors – “A Lien”
“We’re thrilled and honored by this nomination! As a South African woman filmmaker, I’m proud to bring a story in the IsiXhosa language to the Oscars. The Last Ranger spotlights the urgent battle against rhino poaching and the incredible resilience of the rangers on the frontlines. We hope this film brings people together and inspires them to help preserve the incredible wildlife on this planet.”
- Cindy Lee, director – “The Last Ranger”
“On behalf of our incredible partners at MTV Documentary Films and executive producer Sheila Nevins, we are so thankful to the Academy and deeply humbled by this recognition. In polarized times, acts of grace and forgiveness remind us of our shared humanity, and we are eternally grateful to John Henry Ramirez and Aaron Castro, for showing us that hope exists even in a place like Texas death row. Congratulations to our fellow nominees – we are honored to be in your company, and to share the power of short documentaries with the broader film community.”
- Smriti Mundhra, director & Maya Gnyp, producer – “I Am Ready, Warden”
“We are over the moon to see I’M NOT A ROBOT recognized with an Oscar nomination! What started as a humorous exploration of failing one too many CAPTCHA tests evolved into a profound story about identity, agency, and what it means to be human. A huge thanks to our incredible cast, crew, and everyone who believed in this slightly absurd film exploring a big existential question! It feels strange to celebrate when the city of the Oscars is literally on fire. Hopefully, film as a medium can continue doing what it has done for over a century: bring people together and provide some solace.”
- Victoria Warmerdam, director & Trent, producer – “I Am Not A Robot”
“It is such an incredible honour to be recognised by my peers in the Academy, thank you for this nomination. Photographing this film for Brady was an extraordinary challenge but the most wonderful collaboration. This recognition means the world to me.”
- Lol Crawley, cinematographer, “The Brutalist“
“This is without doubt a very special, extraordinary honour and we would like to sincerely thank the Academy. This accolade results from Robert Eggers’ inspiring leadership and strong artistic vision along with the unwavering support of Chris and Eleanor Columbus and Focus Features. Eggers’ high expectations for the makeup and hair department and the team’s willingness allowed us all to elevate our craft. It has been such an incredible journey. This film has been nothing but a gift and a passion shared by the most talented crew. We are all very proud to have been part of this special creative, collaborative film. It is truly a highlight of our careers.”
- David White, Traci Loader, Suzanne Stokes Munton, makeup & hairstyling, “Nosferatu“
“I am still in shock, beyond thrilled and honored to be recognized alongside my friend and Director James Mangold. Especially being acknowledged for a film that has been a deeply personal and rewarding experience, AND after many delays, one that took us 5 years to make!”
- Arianne Phillips, costume designer, “A Complete Unknown“
“I am deeply honored and profoundly grateful to the Academy for this incredible recognition. This moment is truly a dream come true, and I owe it to the extraordinary cast and the dedicated crew who poured their hearts and talents into this project. A special thank you to our visionary director and true friend, Brady, whose guidance, creativity, and belief in this film made it all possible. To my family of nominees—Felicity, Judy, Mona, Adrien, Daniel, Lol, and Guy—your talent and artistry continue to inspire me every day. And to Ilka, whose unwavering support and collaboration have meant everything—thank you from the bottom of my heart.
This recognition is a celebration of the collective passion and talent that brought this project to life, and I am overjoyed to share it with everyone who made it a reality!”
- David Jancso, editor, “The Brutalist“
“To be back again at the Oscar nominations table is truly meaningful to me especially for the work that ‘Sing Sing’ represents. Work which truly hopes to shine bright loving light into dark places by using art. I am so thrilled for our company which also received nominations for adapted screenplay and original song. All of that work is so tender and hopeful just like our film. I couldn’t be prouder as an actor or producer.”
- Colman Domingo, actor – “Sing Sing“
“Thank you to the Academy for this nomination, and for recognizing so many of the wonderful cast and crew who worked on The Brutalist.
Erzsébet’s story is one of resilience, resistance, strength and hope. She represents the many women who are the underestimated force and steady backbone of their familial stories, particularly in times of tremendous hardship. Portraying her was an honor, and I’m so proud to be a part of this monumental film.”
- Felicity Jones, actor – “The Brutalist“
“We’re absolutely thrilled by today’s nominations and honoured that the Academy have recognized the extraordinary team that we were lucky enough to bring together, to deliver Edward Berger’s brilliant vision.”
- Tessa Ross, Juliette Howell, and Mike Jackman, producers – “Conclave“
“I feel like Nosferatu is the culmination of everything I’ve been working toward since I left home for film school. I wish I could show this film to my younger self to help weather the long journey here. It is also the culmination of ideas Robert Eggers and I have been developing while growing together for 17 years. Risking corniness, he is the creative soul mate that I have had the luck in finding. This work is also impossible without the truest collaboration with him, Craig, Linda, Traci, David and Suzanne.”
- Jarin Blaschke, cinematographer – “Nosferatu“
“I am incredibly shocked and deeply flattered that my script has been received so generously. I originally wrote it in email drafts because I was too scared to put it into screenwriting software, assuming it would never actually get made. To see it come to life has been surreal, and what means the most is how deeply it has resonated with audiences. I am so touched and grateful to the Academy, Searchlight, and my amazing producers Ali Herting, Dave McCary, and Emma Stone for believing in this story.”
- Jesse Eisenberg, writer-director – “A Real Pain“
“We’re absolutely thrilled by today’s nominations and honoured that the Academy have recognized the extraordinary team that we were lucky enough to bring together, to deliver Edward Berger’s brilliant vision.”
- Tessa Ross, Juliette Howell, and Mike Jackman, producers – “Conclave“
“I’m thrilled to be nominated and to be celebrating the other nominations for Conclave. Edward Berger brought an extraordinary cast and crew together – he is an inspirational director with rare insight and a unique vision which lies at the heart of this film.”
- Ralph Fiennes, actor – “Conclave“
“I am enormously honored by this distinction. But most sincerely, I am OVERJOYED for the production’s recognition today! I am so grateful for Monica Barbaro and Edward Norton’s dedication to bring the folk icons Pete Seeger and Joan Baez to life. I am privileged to have worked alongside my friend Elle Fanning who is truly a generational talent. I am incredibly proud of our technical team and Arianne Phillips for bringing a fresh perspective to the 1960s. Most crucially, I am grateful to the GREAT JAMES MANGOLD, who guided this production with an experienced and masterful hand. And of course, none of this would have been possible without the incredible artist, poet, thinker, extraordinary unknown that is Mr. Bob Dylan (and Jeff Rosen for giving me the keys to the tour bus). For our film to be recognized by the Academy in this way is a testament to Bob’s lasting legacy. Thank you!!!”
- Timothée Chalamet, actor, “A Complete Unknown“
“We’re humbled and overwhelmed by the incredible recognition from the Academy, alongside films we admire so much. To play a small part in celebrating and sharing Bob Dylan’s legacy has been a dream realized for all of us. Dylan’s music and lyrics have resonated for over six decades because of his boundless creativity, singular artistry, and refusal to be boxed in. His constant evolution has served as inspiration to all of us who were fortunate to spend time in his orbit. We share this honor with our fellow producer and brilliant writer/director James Mangold, co-writer Jay Cocks, our extraordinary crew, and dream cast led by Timothée Chalamet, Edward Norton, Monica Barbaro, and Elle Fanning. Most importantly, we share this moment with our partner, the legendary Jeff Rosen who began this journey, and Bob Dylan himself, for all of his gifts.”
- Fred Berger & Alex Heineman, producers, “A Complete Unknown“
“We are so honored to be nominated alongside so many extraordinary artists. This film has been a labor of love for all of us. We couldn’t be prouder of the one-of-a-kind experience we created. Bringing James Mangold’s vision to life was the opportunity of a lifetime.”
- Ted Caplan, Donald Sylvester, Tod A. Maitland, Paul Masset, David Giammarco (sound team), “A Complete Unknown“
“I am profoundly humbled by the Academy’s decision to nominate my original score for The Wild Robot. Writing original music for movies has been my dream since I was a little kid, and I have been lucky to dedicate my life to that special alchemy of image, sound and music. Chris Sanders’s amazing vision and the generous, open canvas of The Wild Robot provided me the space to let my musical spirit soar. I am just returning home to L.A. with my daughter and wife (who’s expecting!). This morning’s nomination and outpouring of love from the audience has been a source of great strength and reassurance during what has been a supremely challenging year for our city.”
- Kris Bowers, composer – “The Wild Robot“
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