Oscars 2023 Recap
In the world of cinema, the 95th Academy Awards is a highly anticipated event, and this year is no exception. The ceremony, airing on ABC on March 12th at 8 pm ET / 5 pm PT, promises to be a night filled with excitement, as some of the most critically acclaimed films of the year compete for the prestigious awards.
Among the nominees for the Best Picture category, we find a diverse array of films. From the action-packed blockbusters like Top Gun: Maverick, Avatar: The Way of Water, and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, to the quiet, thought-provoking films such as The Banshees of Inisherin, Women Talking, The Fabelmans, Elvis, All Quiet on the Western Front, Tar, Triangle of Sadness, and Everything Everywhere All At Once.
One of the most remarkable films in this list is Avatar: The Way of Water, which navigated one of the most complex Visual Effects (VFX) pipelines in cinematic history. The editing team, whose members are not explicitly mentioned, undoubtedly faced significant challenges in bringing this ambitious project to life.
Another film that has garnered attention is Everything Everywhere All At Once, which won the Best Picture award, along with six other Oscars, at the ceremony. The tight-knit visual effects team, including Jay Joshi, a roto/prep artist, and Carmen Wong, a compositor, created over 80% of the effects with the help of Mocha Pro and Continuum.
Meanwhile, Annie Amaya served as a roto/paint artist on Top Gun: Maverick, although the editors for the film are not explicitly mentioned.
In the realm of stop-motion animation, Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio presented unique challenges for the editing team.
For those interested in gaining insights from the nominated editors, Steve Hullfish has conducted interviews with the teams behind The Banshees of Inisherin, Elvis, Everything Everyone All At Once, Tar, and Top Gun: Maverick. These interviews and podcast episodes are filled with heart, wisdom, and inspiration.
A live stream with members of the editing team from Avatar: The Way of Water was also held, and a replay of it is available to watch. Additionally, the editors for Steven Spielberg's The Fabelmans have discussed their collaboration process.
As we eagerly await the Academy Awards, it's clear that the editing process plays a crucial role in bringing these remarkable films to life. Whether it's navigating complex VFX pipelines, creating stunning stop-motion animation, or collaborating to tell compelling stories, the editors' contributions are essential in the world of cinema.
[1] Nominees for the 95th Academy Awards: https://www.oscars.org/news/oscars-2023-nominees [2] Winners of the 95th Academy Awards: https://www.oscars.org/news/oscars-2023-winners [3] Everything Everywhere All At Once wins Best Picture and six other Oscars: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/everything-everywhere-all-at-once-wins-best-picture-and-six-other-oscars-1235163411/
[1] The nominees for Best Picture category at the 95th Academy Awards include a mix of movies and television projects that fall under the umbrella of entertainment.
[2] The intricate world of visual effects and editing was highlighted in several films among the nominees, such as 'Avatar: The Way of Water', 'Everything Everywhere All At Once', and 'Top Gun: Maverick'.
