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–Ariana Grande, Best Supporting Actress nominee for Wicked
“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.”
–Demi Moore, Best Actress nominee for The Substance
“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, Best Director nominee and Best Original Screenplay nominee for The Substance
“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, Best Actor nominee for Conclave
“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, Best Supporting Actress nominee for Conclave
“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, Best Adapted Screenplay nominee for Conclave
“I am delighted to be nominated for an Academy Award for my work on CONCLAVE. It is such a huge honour to be recognised in this way. I am so proud of the film and the Conclave team. Working with director Edward Berger was a joyful collaboration from start to finish. I thank him for the brilliance, inspiration and friendship.”
–Nick Emerson, Best Film Editing nominee for Conclave
“We’re absolutely thrilled by today’s nominations and honoured that the Academy have recognised the extraordinary team that we were lucky enough to bring together, to deliver Edward Berger’s brilliant vision.”
–Tessa Ross, Juliette Howell and Michael A. Jackman, Prodicers of Best Picture nominee, Conclave
“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, 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, Best Original Score nominee for Conclave
“I am overjoyed and full of gratitude for all of us from the Conclave team!”
–Lisy Christl, Best Costume Design nominee for Conclave
“I am deeply humbled by the Academy’s recognition and honored to stand alongside the remarkable women in this category. Portraying Eunice Paiva was an immense privilege, as it allowed me to embody a woman whose life was defined by extraordinary resilience and a quiet, unwavering strength. To stand here today, representing Brazil in a lineage that began with my mother’s trailblazing journey, is both surreal and deeply moving. I would like to express my gratitude to both Walter Salles, who brought this story to the screen with such sensitivity and artistry, and Marcelo Rubens Paiva, whose memoir provided the foundation for us to share his family’s story. This moment belongs to all of us.”
–Fernanda Torres, Best Actress nominee for I’m Still Here
“It is with great emotion that we receive the three nominations: Best International Feature Film, Best Actress in a Leading Role, and Best Picture. This achievement was only possible thanks to Walter Salles’s masterful direction in bringing “I’m Still Here” to life, to the talent and dedication of Fernanda Torres, of Selton Mello, and of the entire cast and crew, as well as to the special participation of Fernanda Montenegro. None of this would have been possible without Marcelo Rubens Paiva’s book and the support of the Rubens Paiva family. It is wonderful to see their story reach so many people, not only in Brazil but also abroad. This is the first time a Brazilian film has been nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars. “I’m Still Here” has already made history in Brazil, with over 3.6 million viewers, and we hope these nominations will make the film travel even further, allowing more people to learn about this cruel chapter in our country’s history and to recognize the essential value of democracy.”
–Maria Carlota Bruno and Rodrigo Teixeira, Producers of Best Picture nominee and Best International Film nominee, I’m Still Here
“I don’t think I can properly express the deep levels of gratitude and joy I feel for the recognition EMILIA PÉREZ has been given. Being part of the beautiful family Jacques created was a dream and every single person involved poured their love into telling this powerful story. I’m especially grateful to Karla, whose bravery and talent brought so much depth and authenticity to ‘Emilia’. It’s a bittersweet moment as our community in Los Angeles is processing the heartbreaking losses from the ongoing fires – homes, schools, businesses and entire neighborhoods. My heart is with all those affected and I’m sending endless love and appreciation to our fearless first responders and everyone working to help rebuild our city.”
–Zoe Saldaña, Best Supporting Actress nominee for Emilia Pérez
“As an indie auteur, when I won an Academy Award 22 years ago, I would have never thought I’d get nominated for another one. My producer Liz Kearney and I are tickled pink to get this far and be acknowledged for our years of hard work. On behalf of all our artists, animators, technicians, producers and partners, we are honored to be nominated, especially amongst such sublime and well-crafted nominees that span the full spectrum of the medium.”
–Adam Elliot, Best Animated Feature nominee for Memoir of a Snail
“It’s an incredible honour to receive this nomination for “Never Too Late,” alongside my collaborators Brandi Carlile, Bernie Taupin and Andrew Watt. Thank you to the Academy for this nomination and to everyone who helped bring this beautiful song to the world.”
–Elton John, Best Original Song nominee for “Never Too Late” from Elton John: Never Too Late
“I’m having a hard time fathoming, let alone explaining to anybody what it feels like to be Oscar nominated alongside my greatest heroes of all time for something so meaningful. I honestly can’t imagine a higher honor.”
–Brandi Carlile, Best Original Song nominee for “Never Too Late” from Elton John: Never Too Late
“I can’t express how grateful and excited I am to be nominated alongside these superstar songwriters and artists at this year’s Academy Awards. To stand alongside three of my heroes – Elton, Brandi, and Bernie – is a beautiful thing. Thank you to everyone who made this a possibility. May the dream never end.”
–Andrew Watt, Best Original Song nominee for “Never Too Late” from Elton John: Never Too Late
“It goes without saying that I’m thrilled to be nominated alongside my fellow songwriters. What makes this so special is that it was a collaborative effort that included three individuals who are dear to me, not just as a talented crew, but who have become a close knit creative family.”
–Bernie Taupin, Best Original Song nominee for “Never Too Late” from Elton John: Never Too Late
“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 and Maya Gnyp, Director and Producer of Best Documentary Short nominee, I Am Ready, Warden
“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, Best Costume Design nominee for A Complete Unknown
“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, Best Cinematography nominee for The Brutalist
“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, Best Production Design nominee for The Brutalist
“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, Best Costume Design nominee for Nosferatu
“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, Best Production Design nominee for Nosferatu
“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, Best Cinematography nominee for Nosferatu
“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 and Suzanne Stokes-Munton, Best Makeup & Hairstyling nominees for Nosferatu
“I have been a producer for almost twenty years, but producing ANUJA has been a highlight of my career. I feel so lucky to be part of this joyous story of two girls with big dreams and ambitions, but who are overlooked – my favorite kind of heroines! I’m so grateful to Adam Graves and Suchitra Mattai for inviting me and Kaling International on this journey. I also don’t sleep so it was nice to actually be doing something fun at 5:30 this morning. I should get that checked out!”
–Mindy Kaling, Producer of Best Live Action Short nominee, Anuja
“Having our filmmaking peers and partners recognising the craft, creativity and innovation of our team like this is an amazing way to start the year. Jonathan and his team really pulled out all the stops when it came to conjuring the magic of Shiz University, so a huge congratulations to every single artist, producer and technologist who helped breathe life into Wicked and craft the film’s gravity-defying VFX.”
–Fiona Walkinshaw, Framestore’s Chief Executive Officer on the nomination for Best Visual Effects for Wicked
“We are extremely honoured that Better Man is nominated for Best Visual Effects at the 2025 Academy Awards. The film represents an insane amount of work and talent from the artists, production and support staff here at Wētā FX and we are humbled that these efforts have been recognised by our peers. It was truly such a fantastic project to be a part of and the work is something that I will always be incredibly proud of.”
–Luke Millar, Best Visual Effects nominee for Better Man
“We were thrilled to wake up to the good news this morning. It is an honour getting to represent the more than a thousand artists, developers, production, and support crew who worked their magic for over a year on Kingdom. Collaborating with Wes Ball and 20th Century on this was a delight and it’s so satisfying to see our work recognised by the Academy. We’re looking forward to celebrating this past year of cinema on March 3rd.”
–Erik Winquist, Best Visual Effects nominee for Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
“We are incredibly proud to have our team’s work on the third act of Alien: Romulus recognized by the Academy. We worked closely with director Fede Álvarez to build on the franchise’s history and bring audiences closer to the rings of a planet than ever before. We hope this nomination inspires the next generation of VFX artists and sci-fi space film fans.”
–Daniel Macarin, Best Visual Effects nominee for Alien: Romulus
“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, Best Documentary Feature nominees for Sugarcane
“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, Best Director nominee and Best Original Screenplay co-nominee, and Mona Fastfold, Best Original Screenplay co-nominee for The Brutalist
“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 Laszlo Toth, 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, Best Actor nominee for The Brutalist
“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, Best Supporting Actor nominee for The Brutalist
“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, Best Film Editing nominee for The Brutalist
“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, Best Original Score nominee for The Brutalist
“I actually thought it (oscar nominations) had been moved a week, so I was woken by my agent calling, then Jon Chu FaceTiming me – (don’t worry, it was dark so he didn’t see me naked). All this while two large Poodles were fighting for room on the pull out couch I’m currently sleeping on after being evacuated. So definitely a weird time to get this news. But I’m just glad to have been part of a film that can bring great joy to people – it makes me feel somewhat useful.”
–John Powell, Best Original Score nominee for Wicked
“I’m so proud and honored to be nominated for my song ‘The Journey’ from Tyler Perry’s Netflix film The Six Triple Eight. Inspired by the powerful true story of these incredible women and brought to life with perfection by the amazing artist H.E.R., this song about resilience resonates within the movie and in life. We are all on our own Journey.”
–Diane Warren, Best Original Song nominee for “The Journey” from The Six Triple Eight
“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.”
–Sam & David Cutler-Kreutz, Best Live Action Short Film nominees for A Lien
“Thank you to the Academy for this tremendous honor. Over the past few weeks we’ve had the opportunity to attend screenings and various talks and events for our film, and it’s been a real inspiration to hear from audiences about how Inside Out 2 has affected them. People have shared stories about their own struggles with anxiety, or how the film inspired their child to better accept themselves, or from teachers who show the film in classrooms to incite discussions about emotions. Honestly, it makes us tear up hearing these things. We’d hoped to make a film that would entertain people and have a meaningful impact on the world, and what we’ve been hearing makes us feel like maybe we came close to doing just that. And a nomination like this? It’s incredibly important as it underscores just how much the film did resonate. Thank you.”
–Kelsey Mann and Mark Nielsen, Director and Producer of Best Animated Feature nominee, Inside Out 2
“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, Best Animated Feature nominee and Best International Feature nominee for Flow
–Sean Baker, Best Director nominee, Best Original Screenplay nominee, Best Film Editing nominee for Anora
–Timothee Chalamet, Best Actor nominee for A Complete Unknown
“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, Best Director nominee and Best Adapted Screenplay nominee for A Complete Unknown
–Edward Norton, Best Supporting Actor nominee for A Complete Unknown
–Monica Barbaro, Best Supporting Actress nominee for 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 of Best Picture nominee, 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, Best Sound nominees for A Complete Unknown
–Paul Tazewell, Best Costume Design nominee for Wicked
—Myron Kerstein, Best Film Editing nominee for Wicked
“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, Best Original Screenplay nominee for A Real Pain
–Nicholas Keppens and Brecht Van Elslande, Director and Producer of Best Animated Short Film nominee, Beautiful Men
–Nina Gantz, Director and Producer of Best Animated Short Film nominee, Wander to Wonder
–Stienette Bosklopper, Producer of Best Animated Short Film nominee, Wander to Wonder
—Loïc Espuche and Juliette Marquet, Director and Producer of Best Animated Short Film nominee, Yuck! “To be recognized by the Academy with an Oscar nomination is an immense honor. This profound acknowledgment of our more than six-year journey, undertaken amidst the challenges of severe sanctions and economic crises, serves as a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit. We embarked on this project with a singular goal: to give voice to the untold stories of Iranian PTSD veterans through a film brimming with love, hope, and artistic integrity. This nomination validates our dream of sharing this poignant work with a global audience.
–Shirin Sohani and Hossein Molayemi, Best Animated Short Film nominees for In the Shadow of the Cypress
–Takashi Washio, Producer of Best Animated Short nominee, Magic Candies
“It is an incredible honor, and I can hardly believe it. First, I would like to express my gratitude to everyone who supported this nomination, and to all those involved in organizing the Academy Awards. First, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who made this nomination possible and to all those involved in organizing the Academy Awards.
I also want to extend my highest praise to all the crews and casts of Magic Candies. I also wish to commend the remarkable efforts of the entire cast and crew of Magic Candies. Their sincere and tenacious efforts brought the world of this film to life in such a vivid way. Their unwavering commitment and creativity brought this story to life in such a vivid and compelling way.
—Daisuke Nishio, Director of Best Animated Short Film nominee, Magic Candies
