The 88th Academy Awards, popularly known as The Oscars are scheduled to be held on 28th February 2016 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California. The ceremony which will be presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) will begin at 5.30 pm PST and 24 awards will be presented in various categories. The ceremony is being produced by David Hill and Reginald Hudling and will be aired by ABC in USA.
Actor Chris Rock will host the award show.
On 14th January 2016, Academy President Cheryl Bone Isaacs, directors Guillermo del Toro, Ang Lee and actor John Krasinski announced the 88th Academy Awards nominations in 24 categories.
Best Picture
1. The Big Short
The Big Short, directed by Adam McKay is a screen adaptation of the best-selling novel 'The Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machine' by Michael Lewis. Starring Christian Bale, Ryan Gosling, Brad Pitt and more, this film made 103.8 million USD at the box office. It centres around the housing credit issue in America in the 2000s.
2. Bridge of Spies
Bridge of Spies, directed by Steven Spielberg revolves around an American attorney trying to negotiate the release of US pilot Francis Gary Powers captured by the Soviet Union during the Cold War. Starring Tom Hanks, this film made 162.4 million USD at the box office.
3. Brooklyn
Brooklyn, directed by John Crowley is an incredibly moving story about an Irish immigrant in 1950sNew York. Starring Saoirse Ronan, this film made 40.4 million USD at the box office.
4. Mad Max: Fury Road
Mad Max: Fury Road is the fourth film in the Mad Max film series, directed by George Miller. The film is set in a post-apocalyptic world, where water is a scarcity. Starring Charlize Theron and Tom Hardy, this film made 375.8 million USD at the box office.
5. The Martian
The Martian, directed by Ridley Scott is the screen adaptation of Andy Weir's novel, 'The Martian'. Starring Matt Damon, this film made 598.9 million USD at the box office. The film centres around Mark Watney, an astronaut who gets left behind on the planet Mars.
6. The Revenant
The Revenant, directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu is based on a terrifying true story about legendary frontiersman Hugh Glass, who survives a brutal bear attack and must find his way back to his family. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, this film made 288 million USD at the box office.
7. Room
Room, directed by Lenny Abrahamson is based on the novel 'Room' by Emma Donoghue. The film revolves around a young woman and her son who after being held captive for several years, finally gain freedom. Starring Brie Larson and Jacob Tremblay, this film made 15.9 million USD at the box office.
8. Spotlight
Spotlight, directed by Tom McCarthy is a film about several journalists who investigated allegations of molestation against John Geoghan, a priest in 2001. Starring Mark Ruffalo and Michael Keaton, this film made 36.8 million USD at the box office.
Actor in a Leading Role
1. Bryan Cranston
Bryan Cranston, 59 is nominated for his performance as Dalton Trumbo in Trumbo.
2. Matt Damon
Matt Damon, 45 is nominated for his performance as Mark Watney in The Martian.
3. Leonardo DiCaprio
Leonardo DiCaprio, 41 is nominated for his performance as Hugh Glass in The Revenant.
4. Michael Fassbender
Michael Fassbender, 38 is nominated for his performance as Steve Jobs in Steve Jobs.
5. Eddie Redmayne
Eddie Redmayne, 34 is nominated for his performance as Lili Elbe/ Einar Wegener in The Danish Girl.
Actress in a Leading Role
1. Cate Blanchett
Cate Blanchett, 46 is nominated for her performance as Carol Aird in Carol.
2. Brie Larson
Brie Larson, 26 is nominated for her performance as Joy "Ma" Newsome in Room.
3. Jennifer Lawrence
Jennifer Lawrence, 25 is nominated for her performance as Joy Mangano in Joy.
4. Charlotte Rampling
Charlotte Rampling, 70 is nominated for her performance as Kate Mercer in 45 Years.
5. Saoirse Ronan
Saoirse Ronan, 21 is nominated for her performance as Eilis Lacey in Brooklyn.
Actor in a Supporting Role
1. Christian Bale
Christian Bale, 42 is nominated for his performance as Michael Burry in The Big Short.
2. Tom Hardy
Tom Hardy, 38 is nominated for his performance as John Fitzgerald in The Revenant.
3. Mark Ruffalo
Mark Ruffalo, 48 is nominated for his performance as Michael Rezendes in Spotlight.
4. Mark Rylance
Mark Rylance, 56 is nominated for his performance as Rudolf Abel in Bridge of Spies.
5. Sylvester Stalone
Sylvester Stalone, 69 is nominated for his performance as Rocky Balboa in Creed.
Actress in a Supporting Role
1. Jennifer Jason Leigh
Jennifer Jason Leigh, 54 is nominated for her performance as Daisy Domergue in The Hateful Eight.
2. Rooney Mara
Rooney Mara, 30 is nominated for her performance as Therese Belivet in Carol.
3. Rachel McAdams
Rachel McAdams, 37 is nominated for her performance as Sacha Pfeiffer in Spotlight.
4. Alicia Vikander
Alicia Vikander, 27 is nominated for her performance as Gerda Wegener in The Danish Girl.
5. Kate Winslet
Kate Winslet, 40 is nominated for her performance as Joanna Hoffman in Steve Jobs.
Animated Feature Film
1. Anomalisa
Anomalisa, directed by Charlie Kaufman and Duke Johnson is about an inspirational speaker who meets a woman who creates a stir in his mundane life.
2. Boy & the World
Boy & the World, directed by Alê Abreu is about a young boy who goes on a journey to reunite his broken family.
3. Inside Out
Inside Out, directed by Pete Docter and Ronnie del Carmen is about a young girl's personified emotions trying to guide her through a tough time.
4. Shaun the Sheep Movie
Shaun the Sheep Movie, directed by Richard Starzak and Mark Burton is about the sheep at Mossy Bottom Farm trying to get out of work and having their plan backfire.
5. When Marnie Was There
When Marnie Was There, directed by Hiromasa Yonebayashi is about a young girl who explores an abandoned villa and meets a mysterious girl only visible to her.
Cinematography
1. Carol
Ed Lachman has been nominated for best cinematography.
2. The Hateful Eight
Robert Richardson has been nominated for best cinematography.
3. Mad Max: Fury Road
John Seale has been nominated for best cinematography.
4. The Revenant
Emmanuel Lubezki has been nominated for best cinematography.
5. Sicario
Roger Deakins has been nominated for best cinematography.
Costume Design
1. Carol
Sandy Powell has been nominated for best costume design.
2. Cinderella
Sandy Powell has been nominated for best costume design.
3. The Danish Girl
Paco Delgado has been nominated for best costume design.
4. Mad Max: Fury Road
Jenny Beavan has been nominated for best costume design.
5. The Revenant
Jacqueline West has been nominated for best costume design.
Directing
1. The Big Short
Adam McKay is nominated for best director for his film, The Big Short.
2. Mad Max: Fury Road
George Miller is nominated for best director for his film, Mad Max: Fury Road.
3. The Revenant
Alejandro González Iñárritu is nominated for best director for his film, The Revenant.
4. Room
Lenny Abrahamson is nominated for best director for his film, Room.
5. Spotlight
Tom McCarthy is nominated for best director for his film, Spotlight.
Documentary (Feature)
1. Amy
Amy has been directed and produced by Asif Kapadia and James Gay-Rees.
2. Cartel Land
Cartel Land has been directed and produced by Matthew Heineman and Tom Yellin.
3. The Look of Silence
The Look of Silence has been directed and produced by Joshua Oppenheimer and Signe Byrge Sørensen.
4. What Happened, Miss Simone?
What Happened, Miss Simone has been directed and produced by Liz Garbus, Amy Hobby, and Justin Wilkes.
5. Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom
Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom has been directed and produced by Evgeny Afineevsky and Den Tolmor.
Documentary (Short Subject)
1. Body Team 12
Body Team 12 has been directed and produced by David Darg and Bryn Mooser.
2. Chau, beyond the Lines
Chau, beyond the Lines has been directed and produced by Courtney Marsh and Jerry Franck.
3. Claude Lanzmann: Spectres of the Shoah
Claude Lanzmann: Spectres of the Shoah has been directed by Adam Benzine.
4. A Girl in the River: The Price of Forgiveness
A Girl in the River: The Price of Forgiveness has been directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy.
5. Last Day of Freedom
Last Day of Freedom has been directed and produced by Dee Hibbert-Jones and Nomi Talisman.
Film Editing
1. The Big Short
Hank Corwin has been nominated for best film editing.
2. Mad Max: Fury Road
Margaret Sixel has been nominated for best film editing.
3. The Revenant
Stephen Mirrione has been nominated for best film editing.
4. Spotlight
Tom McArdle has been nominated for best film editing.
5. Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Maryann Brandon and Mary Jo Markey have been nominated for best film editing.
Foreign Language Film
1. Embrace of the Serpent
Embrace of the Serpent is a Spanish film from Columbia, directed by Ciro Guerra.
2. Mustang
Mustang is a Turkish film from France directed by Deniz Gamze Ergüven.
3. Son of Saul
Son of Saul is a Hungarian film from Hungary directed by László Nemes.
4. Theeb
Theeb is an Arabic film from Jordan directed by Naji Abu Nowar.
5. A War
A War is a Danish film from Denmark directed by Tobias Lindholm.
Makeup and Hairstyling
1. Mad Max: Fury Road
Love Larson and Eva von Bahr have been nominated for best makeup and hairstyling.
2. The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared
Lesley Vanderwalt, Elka Wardega, and Damian Martin have been nominated for best makeup and hairstyling.
3. The Revenant
Siân Grigg, Duncan Jarman, and Robert Pandini have been nominated for best makeup and hairstyling.
Music (Original Score)
1. Bridge of Spies
Thomas Newman has been nominated for the best original score.
2. Carol
Carter Burwell has been nominated for the best original score.
3. The Hateful Eight
Ennio Morricone has been nominated for the best original score.
4. Sicario
Jóhann Jóhannsson has been nominated for the best original score.
5. Star Wars: The Force Awakens
John Williams has been nominated for the best original score.
Music (Original Song)
1. "Earned It" from Fifty Shades of Grey
"Earned It" from Fifty Shades of Grey has been nominated for best original song. The music and lyric are by Ahamad Balshe (Belly), Stephan Moccio, Jason "Daheala" Quenneville and Abel Tesfaye (The Weeknd).
2. "Manta Ray" from Racing Extension
"Manta Ray" from Racing Extension has been nominated for best original song. The music is by J. Ralph and lyric by Antony Hegarty.
3. "Simple Song #3" from Youth
"Simple Song #3" from Youth has been nominated for best original song. The music and lyric are by David Lang.
4. "Til It Happens to You" from The Hunting Ground
"Til It Happens to You" from The Hunting Ground has been nominated for best original song. The music and lyric are by Lady Gaga and Diane Warren.
5. "Writing's on the Wall" from Spectre
"Writing's on the Wall" from Spectre has been nominated for best original song. The music and lyric are by Jimmy Napes and Sam Smith.
Production Design
1. Bridge of Spies
Adam Stockhausen has been nominated for Production Design and Rena DeAngelo and Bernhard Henrich for Set Decoration.
2. The Danish Girl
Eve Stewart has been nominated for Production Design and Michael Standish for Set Decoration.
3. Mad Max: Fury Road
Colin Gibson has been nominated for Production Design and Lisa Thompson for Set Decoration.
4. The Martian
Arthur Max has been nominated for Production Design and Celia Bobak for Set Decoration.
5. The Revenant
Jack Fisk has been nominated for Production Design and Hamish Purdy for Set Decoration.
Short Film (Animated)
1. Bear Story
Bear Story, directed and produced by Gabriel Osorio and Pato Escala has been nominated for best animated short film.
2. Prologue
Prologue, directed and produced by Richard Williams and Imogen Sutton has been nominated for best animated short film.
3. Sanjay's Super Team
Sanjay's Super Team, directed and produced by Sanjay Patel and Nicole Paradis Grindle has been nominated for best animated short film.
4. We Can't Live Without Cosmos
We Can't Live Without Cosmos, directed and produced by Konstantin Bronzit and Aleksandr Boyarskiy has been nominated for best animated short film.
5. World of Tomorrow.
World of Tomorrow, directed and produced by Don Hertzfeldt has been nominated for best animated short film.
Short Film (Live Action)
1. Ave Maria
Ave Maria, directed and produced by Basil Khalil and Eric Dupont has been nominated for best animated short film.
2. Day One
Day One, directed and produced by Henry Hughes has been nominated for best short film.
3. Everything Will Be Okay (Alles Wird Gut)
Everything Will Be Okay (Alles Wird Gut), directed and produced by Patrick Vollrath has been nominated for best short film.
4. Shok
Shok, directed and produced by Jamie Donoughue has been nominated for best short film.
5. Stutterer
Stutterer, directed and produced by Benjamin Cleary and Serena Armitage has been nominated for best short film.
Sound Editing
1. Mad Max: Fury Road
Mark Mangini and David White have been nominated for best sound editing.
2. The Martian
Oliver Tarney has been nominated for best sound editing.
3. The Revenant
Martin Hernández and Lon Bender have been nominated for best sound editing.
4. Sicario
Alan Robert Murray has been nominated for best sound editing.
5. Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Matthew Wood and David Acord have been nominated for best sound editing
Sound Mixing
1. Bridge of Spies
Andy Nelson, Gary Rydstrom, and Drew Kunin have been nominated for best sound mixing.
2. Mad Max: Fury Road
Chris Jenkins, Gregg Rudloff, and Ben Osmo have been nominated for best sound mixing.
3. The Martian
Paul Massey, Mark Taylor, and Mac Ruth have been nominated for best sound mixing.
4. The Revenant
Jon Taylor, Frank A. Montaño, Randy Thom, and Chris Duesterdiek have been nominated for best sound mixing.
5. Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Andy Nelson, Christopher Scarabosio, and Stuart Wilson have been nominated for best sound editing
Visual Effects
1. Ex Machina
Mark Williams Ardington, Sara Bennett, Paul Norris, and Andrew Whitehurst have been nominated for best visual effects.
2. Mad Max: Fury Road
Andrew Jackson, Dan Oliver, Andy Williams, and Tom Wood have been nominated for best visual effects.
3. Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Chris Corbould, Roger Guyett, Paul Kavanagh, and Neal Scanlan have been nominated for best visual effects.
4. The Martian
Anders Langlands, Chris Lawrence, Richard Stammers, and Steven Warner have been nominated for best visual effects.
5. The Revenant
Richard McBride, Matt Shumway, Jason Smith, and Cameron Waldbauer have been nominated for best visual effects.
Writing (Adapted Screenplay)
1. The Big Short
Adam McKay and Charles Randolph have been nominated for best adapted screenplay from 'The Big Short' by Michael Lewis.
2. Brooklyn
Nick Hornby has been nominated for best adapted screenplay from 'Brooklyn' by Colm Tóibín.
3. Carol
Phyllis Nagy has been nominated for best adapted screenplay from 'The Price of Salt' by Patricia Highsmith.
4. The Martian
Drew Goddard has been nominated for best adapted screenplay from 'The Martian' by Andy Weir.
5. Room
Emma Donoghue been nominated for best adapted screenplay from 'Room' by Emma Donoghue.
Writing (Original Screenplay)
1. Bridge of Spies
Matt Charman, Joel Coen, and Ethan Coen have been nominated for best original screenplay.
2. Ex Machina
Alex Garland has been nominated for best original screenplay.
3. Inside Out
Pete Docter, Meg LeFauve, Josh Cooley, and Ronnie del Carmen have been nominated for best original screenplay.
4. Spotlight
Tom McCarthy and Josh Singer have been nominated for best original screenplay.
5. Straight Outta Compton
Jonathan Herman, Andrea Berloff, S. Leigh Savidge, and Alan Wenkus have been nominated for best original screenplay.
Actor Chris Rock will host the award show.
On 14th January 2016, Academy President Cheryl Bone Isaacs, directors Guillermo del Toro, Ang Lee and actor John Krasinski announced the 88th Academy Awards nominations in 24 categories.
Best Picture
Best Picture Nominees
1. The Big Short
The Big Short, directed by Adam McKay is a screen adaptation of the best-selling novel 'The Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machine' by Michael Lewis. Starring Christian Bale, Ryan Gosling, Brad Pitt and more, this film made 103.8 million USD at the box office. It centres around the housing credit issue in America in the 2000s.
2. Bridge of Spies
Bridge of Spies, directed by Steven Spielberg revolves around an American attorney trying to negotiate the release of US pilot Francis Gary Powers captured by the Soviet Union during the Cold War. Starring Tom Hanks, this film made 162.4 million USD at the box office.
3. Brooklyn
Brooklyn, directed by John Crowley is an incredibly moving story about an Irish immigrant in 1950sNew York. Starring Saoirse Ronan, this film made 40.4 million USD at the box office.
4. Mad Max: Fury Road
Mad Max: Fury Road is the fourth film in the Mad Max film series, directed by George Miller. The film is set in a post-apocalyptic world, where water is a scarcity. Starring Charlize Theron and Tom Hardy, this film made 375.8 million USD at the box office.
5. The Martian
The Martian, directed by Ridley Scott is the screen adaptation of Andy Weir's novel, 'The Martian'. Starring Matt Damon, this film made 598.9 million USD at the box office. The film centres around Mark Watney, an astronaut who gets left behind on the planet Mars.
6. The Revenant
The Revenant, directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu is based on a terrifying true story about legendary frontiersman Hugh Glass, who survives a brutal bear attack and must find his way back to his family. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, this film made 288 million USD at the box office.
7. Room
Room, directed by Lenny Abrahamson is based on the novel 'Room' by Emma Donoghue. The film revolves around a young woman and her son who after being held captive for several years, finally gain freedom. Starring Brie Larson and Jacob Tremblay, this film made 15.9 million USD at the box office.
8. Spotlight
Spotlight, directed by Tom McCarthy is a film about several journalists who investigated allegations of molestation against John Geoghan, a priest in 2001. Starring Mark Ruffalo and Michael Keaton, this film made 36.8 million USD at the box office.
Actor in a Leading Role
Best Actor Nominees
1. Bryan Cranston
Bryan Cranston, 59 is nominated for his performance as Dalton Trumbo in Trumbo.
2. Matt Damon
Matt Damon, 45 is nominated for his performance as Mark Watney in The Martian.
3. Leonardo DiCaprio
Leonardo DiCaprio, 41 is nominated for his performance as Hugh Glass in The Revenant.
4. Michael Fassbender
Michael Fassbender, 38 is nominated for his performance as Steve Jobs in Steve Jobs.
5. Eddie Redmayne
Eddie Redmayne, 34 is nominated for his performance as Lili Elbe/ Einar Wegener in The Danish Girl.
Actress in a Leading Role
Best Actress Nominees
1. Cate Blanchett
Cate Blanchett, 46 is nominated for her performance as Carol Aird in Carol.
2. Brie Larson
Brie Larson, 26 is nominated for her performance as Joy "Ma" Newsome in Room.
3. Jennifer Lawrence
Jennifer Lawrence, 25 is nominated for her performance as Joy Mangano in Joy.
4. Charlotte Rampling
Charlotte Rampling, 70 is nominated for her performance as Kate Mercer in 45 Years.
5. Saoirse Ronan
Saoirse Ronan, 21 is nominated for her performance as Eilis Lacey in Brooklyn.
Actor in a Supporting Role
Best Supporting Actor Nominees
1. Christian Bale
Christian Bale, 42 is nominated for his performance as Michael Burry in The Big Short.
2. Tom Hardy
Tom Hardy, 38 is nominated for his performance as John Fitzgerald in The Revenant.
3. Mark Ruffalo
Mark Ruffalo, 48 is nominated for his performance as Michael Rezendes in Spotlight.
4. Mark Rylance
Mark Rylance, 56 is nominated for his performance as Rudolf Abel in Bridge of Spies.
5. Sylvester Stalone
Sylvester Stalone, 69 is nominated for his performance as Rocky Balboa in Creed.
Actress in a Supporting Role
Best Supporting Actress Nominees
1. Jennifer Jason Leigh
Jennifer Jason Leigh, 54 is nominated for her performance as Daisy Domergue in The Hateful Eight.
2. Rooney Mara
Rooney Mara, 30 is nominated for her performance as Therese Belivet in Carol.
3. Rachel McAdams
Rachel McAdams, 37 is nominated for her performance as Sacha Pfeiffer in Spotlight.
4. Alicia Vikander
Alicia Vikander, 27 is nominated for her performance as Gerda Wegener in The Danish Girl.
5. Kate Winslet
Kate Winslet, 40 is nominated for her performance as Joanna Hoffman in Steve Jobs.
Animated Feature Film
Best Animated Feature Film Nominees
1. Anomalisa
Anomalisa, directed by Charlie Kaufman and Duke Johnson is about an inspirational speaker who meets a woman who creates a stir in his mundane life.
2. Boy & the World
Boy & the World, directed by Alê Abreu is about a young boy who goes on a journey to reunite his broken family.
3. Inside Out
Inside Out, directed by Pete Docter and Ronnie del Carmen is about a young girl's personified emotions trying to guide her through a tough time.
4. Shaun the Sheep Movie
Shaun the Sheep Movie, directed by Richard Starzak and Mark Burton is about the sheep at Mossy Bottom Farm trying to get out of work and having their plan backfire.
5. When Marnie Was There
When Marnie Was There, directed by Hiromasa Yonebayashi is about a young girl who explores an abandoned villa and meets a mysterious girl only visible to her.
Cinematography
1. Carol
Ed Lachman has been nominated for best cinematography.
2. The Hateful Eight
Robert Richardson has been nominated for best cinematography.
3. Mad Max: Fury Road
John Seale has been nominated for best cinematography.
4. The Revenant
Emmanuel Lubezki has been nominated for best cinematography.
5. Sicario
Roger Deakins has been nominated for best cinematography.
Costume Design
1. Carol
Sandy Powell has been nominated for best costume design.
2. Cinderella
Sandy Powell has been nominated for best costume design.
3. The Danish Girl
Paco Delgado has been nominated for best costume design.
4. Mad Max: Fury Road
Jenny Beavan has been nominated for best costume design.
5. The Revenant
Jacqueline West has been nominated for best costume design.
Directing
Best Director Nominees
1. The Big Short
Adam McKay is nominated for best director for his film, The Big Short.
2. Mad Max: Fury Road
George Miller is nominated for best director for his film, Mad Max: Fury Road.
3. The Revenant
Alejandro González Iñárritu is nominated for best director for his film, The Revenant.
4. Room
Lenny Abrahamson is nominated for best director for his film, Room.
5. Spotlight
Tom McCarthy is nominated for best director for his film, Spotlight.
Documentary (Feature)
1. Amy
Amy has been directed and produced by Asif Kapadia and James Gay-Rees.
2. Cartel Land
Cartel Land has been directed and produced by Matthew Heineman and Tom Yellin.
3. The Look of Silence
The Look of Silence has been directed and produced by Joshua Oppenheimer and Signe Byrge Sørensen.
4. What Happened, Miss Simone?
What Happened, Miss Simone has been directed and produced by Liz Garbus, Amy Hobby, and Justin Wilkes.
5. Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom
Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom has been directed and produced by Evgeny Afineevsky and Den Tolmor.
Documentary (Short Subject)
1. Body Team 12
Body Team 12 has been directed and produced by David Darg and Bryn Mooser.
2. Chau, beyond the Lines
Chau, beyond the Lines has been directed and produced by Courtney Marsh and Jerry Franck.
3. Claude Lanzmann: Spectres of the Shoah
Claude Lanzmann: Spectres of the Shoah has been directed by Adam Benzine.
4. A Girl in the River: The Price of Forgiveness
A Girl in the River: The Price of Forgiveness has been directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy.
5. Last Day of Freedom
Last Day of Freedom has been directed and produced by Dee Hibbert-Jones and Nomi Talisman.
Film Editing
1. The Big Short
Hank Corwin has been nominated for best film editing.
2. Mad Max: Fury Road
Margaret Sixel has been nominated for best film editing.
3. The Revenant
Stephen Mirrione has been nominated for best film editing.
4. Spotlight
Tom McArdle has been nominated for best film editing.
5. Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Maryann Brandon and Mary Jo Markey have been nominated for best film editing.
Foreign Language Film
Best Foreign Language Film Nominees
1. Embrace of the Serpent
Embrace of the Serpent is a Spanish film from Columbia, directed by Ciro Guerra.
2. Mustang
Mustang is a Turkish film from France directed by Deniz Gamze Ergüven.
3. Son of Saul
Son of Saul is a Hungarian film from Hungary directed by László Nemes.
4. Theeb
Theeb is an Arabic film from Jordan directed by Naji Abu Nowar.
5. A War
A War is a Danish film from Denmark directed by Tobias Lindholm.
Makeup and Hairstyling
1. Mad Max: Fury Road
Love Larson and Eva von Bahr have been nominated for best makeup and hairstyling.
2. The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared
Lesley Vanderwalt, Elka Wardega, and Damian Martin have been nominated for best makeup and hairstyling.
3. The Revenant
Siân Grigg, Duncan Jarman, and Robert Pandini have been nominated for best makeup and hairstyling.
Music (Original Score)
1. Bridge of Spies
Thomas Newman has been nominated for the best original score.
2. Carol
Carter Burwell has been nominated for the best original score.
3. The Hateful Eight
Ennio Morricone has been nominated for the best original score.
4. Sicario
Jóhann Jóhannsson has been nominated for the best original score.
5. Star Wars: The Force Awakens
John Williams has been nominated for the best original score.
Music (Original Song)
1. "Earned It" from Fifty Shades of Grey
"Earned It" from Fifty Shades of Grey has been nominated for best original song. The music and lyric are by Ahamad Balshe (Belly), Stephan Moccio, Jason "Daheala" Quenneville and Abel Tesfaye (The Weeknd).
2. "Manta Ray" from Racing Extension
"Manta Ray" from Racing Extension has been nominated for best original song. The music is by J. Ralph and lyric by Antony Hegarty.
3. "Simple Song #3" from Youth
"Simple Song #3" from Youth has been nominated for best original song. The music and lyric are by David Lang.
4. "Til It Happens to You" from The Hunting Ground
"Til It Happens to You" from The Hunting Ground has been nominated for best original song. The music and lyric are by Lady Gaga and Diane Warren.
5. "Writing's on the Wall" from Spectre
"Writing's on the Wall" from Spectre has been nominated for best original song. The music and lyric are by Jimmy Napes and Sam Smith.
Production Design
1. Bridge of Spies
Adam Stockhausen has been nominated for Production Design and Rena DeAngelo and Bernhard Henrich for Set Decoration.
2. The Danish Girl
Eve Stewart has been nominated for Production Design and Michael Standish for Set Decoration.
3. Mad Max: Fury Road
Colin Gibson has been nominated for Production Design and Lisa Thompson for Set Decoration.
4. The Martian
Arthur Max has been nominated for Production Design and Celia Bobak for Set Decoration.
5. The Revenant
Jack Fisk has been nominated for Production Design and Hamish Purdy for Set Decoration.
Short Film (Animated)
1. Bear Story
Bear Story, directed and produced by Gabriel Osorio and Pato Escala has been nominated for best animated short film.
2. Prologue
Prologue, directed and produced by Richard Williams and Imogen Sutton has been nominated for best animated short film.
3. Sanjay's Super Team
Sanjay's Super Team, directed and produced by Sanjay Patel and Nicole Paradis Grindle has been nominated for best animated short film.
4. We Can't Live Without Cosmos
We Can't Live Without Cosmos, directed and produced by Konstantin Bronzit and Aleksandr Boyarskiy has been nominated for best animated short film.
5. World of Tomorrow.
World of Tomorrow, directed and produced by Don Hertzfeldt has been nominated for best animated short film.
Short Film (Live Action)
1. Ave Maria
Ave Maria, directed and produced by Basil Khalil and Eric Dupont has been nominated for best animated short film.
2. Day One
Day One, directed and produced by Henry Hughes has been nominated for best short film.
3. Everything Will Be Okay (Alles Wird Gut)
Everything Will Be Okay (Alles Wird Gut), directed and produced by Patrick Vollrath has been nominated for best short film.
4. Shok
Shok, directed and produced by Jamie Donoughue has been nominated for best short film.
5. Stutterer
Stutterer, directed and produced by Benjamin Cleary and Serena Armitage has been nominated for best short film.
Sound Editing
1. Mad Max: Fury Road
Mark Mangini and David White have been nominated for best sound editing.
2. The Martian
Oliver Tarney has been nominated for best sound editing.
3. The Revenant
Martin Hernández and Lon Bender have been nominated for best sound editing.
4. Sicario
Alan Robert Murray has been nominated for best sound editing.
5. Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Matthew Wood and David Acord have been nominated for best sound editing
Sound Mixing
1. Bridge of Spies
Andy Nelson, Gary Rydstrom, and Drew Kunin have been nominated for best sound mixing.
2. Mad Max: Fury Road
Chris Jenkins, Gregg Rudloff, and Ben Osmo have been nominated for best sound mixing.
3. The Martian
Paul Massey, Mark Taylor, and Mac Ruth have been nominated for best sound mixing.
4. The Revenant
Jon Taylor, Frank A. Montaño, Randy Thom, and Chris Duesterdiek have been nominated for best sound mixing.
5. Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Andy Nelson, Christopher Scarabosio, and Stuart Wilson have been nominated for best sound editing
Visual Effects
1. Ex Machina
Mark Williams Ardington, Sara Bennett, Paul Norris, and Andrew Whitehurst have been nominated for best visual effects.
2. Mad Max: Fury Road
Andrew Jackson, Dan Oliver, Andy Williams, and Tom Wood have been nominated for best visual effects.
3. Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Chris Corbould, Roger Guyett, Paul Kavanagh, and Neal Scanlan have been nominated for best visual effects.
4. The Martian
Anders Langlands, Chris Lawrence, Richard Stammers, and Steven Warner have been nominated for best visual effects.
5. The Revenant
Richard McBride, Matt Shumway, Jason Smith, and Cameron Waldbauer have been nominated for best visual effects.
Writing (Adapted Screenplay)
1. The Big Short
Adam McKay and Charles Randolph have been nominated for best adapted screenplay from 'The Big Short' by Michael Lewis.
2. Brooklyn
Nick Hornby has been nominated for best adapted screenplay from 'Brooklyn' by Colm Tóibín.
3. Carol
Phyllis Nagy has been nominated for best adapted screenplay from 'The Price of Salt' by Patricia Highsmith.
4. The Martian
Drew Goddard has been nominated for best adapted screenplay from 'The Martian' by Andy Weir.
5. Room
Emma Donoghue been nominated for best adapted screenplay from 'Room' by Emma Donoghue.
Writing (Original Screenplay)
1. Bridge of Spies
Matt Charman, Joel Coen, and Ethan Coen have been nominated for best original screenplay.
2. Ex Machina
Alex Garland has been nominated for best original screenplay.
3. Inside Out
Pete Docter, Meg LeFauve, Josh Cooley, and Ronnie del Carmen have been nominated for best original screenplay.
4. Spotlight
Tom McCarthy and Josh Singer have been nominated for best original screenplay.
5. Straight Outta Compton
Jonathan Herman, Andrea Berloff, S. Leigh Savidge, and Alan Wenkus have been nominated for best original screenplay.
