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The wait is over: the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has finally announced the nominations for the 95th Academy Awards. No more shortlists or speculation, we know all the Oscars 2023 nominees and the winners will be announced on March 12th, 2023, at the Dolby® Theatre in Hollywood during this year’s ceremony. But as always, we are interested in the gear the nominated films used. So keep reading to find out more!
The glamorous Oscars ceremony will air live on ABC and will be broadcasted live in over 200 countries around the world. But before the iconic words “and the Oscar goes to…” are spoken, let’s take a closer look at the cameras and lenses behind the 2023 Academy Award-nominated films.
As you’re aware, there are numerous categories for the highly esteemed Oscars. Here, we’ll concentrate only on the Best Motion Picture and Best Cinematography categories. However, we extend our admiration and respect to all nominees in all categories!
Nobody ever got fired for choosing ARRI! You may have heard this phrase about ARRI cameras before, but the outcome remains consistent over the years. If a DOP of a major Hollywood motion picture is given the freedom to choose their preferred camera system, 5 out of 5 DOPs would choose ARRI cameras. Why compromise on the quality of a film when you can afford an ARRI camera?
Of the 13 nominated films, 9 used ARRI cameras, 4 of which were the digital 65mm Cinema Camera. The ARRI Alexa 65 with its large 54mm x 25mm sensor was used two times in combination with the ARRI Alexa Mini LF, while the ARRI Alexa Mini LF was used as the main camera four times.
Sony’s CineAlta Venice (IMAX), Panavision’s analog Panaflex Millennium XL2, and digital Millennium DXL2 with RED Monstro Sensor share second place with two films each. As for RED cameras, the Gemini 5K and Helium 8K were used in only one film in combination with the ARRI Alexa Mini LF.
So, of all the 13 nominated Hollywood motion pictures, only one was shot on analog film. And it’s quite easy to guess which film it is because legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg himself recounts his own journey into the magical world of film, and of course, this had to be captured on analog film.
All Quiet on the Western FrontDOP: James Friend
Bardo, False Chronicle of a Handful of TruthsDOP: Darius Khondji
ElvisDOP: Mandy Walker
Empire of LightDOP: Roger Deakins
TárDOP: Florian Hoffmeister
While we wish all nominated DOPs an amazing evening and good luck, I’d like to especially mention Mandy Walker and her fantastic work in “Elvis,” which has earned her a nomination for Best Cinematography. Following the footsteps of nominees Rachel Morrison for “Mudbound” (2017) and Ari Wegner for “The Power of the Dog” (2022), she could make history as the first woman to actually win this prestigious award.
All Quiet on the Western Frontdirector: Edward BergerDOP: James Friendproducer: Malte Grunert
Avatar: The Way of Waterdirector: James CameronDOP: Russell Carpenterproducer: James Cameron und Jon Landau
The Banshees of Inisherindirector: Martin McDonaghDOP: Ben Davisproducer: Graham Broadbent, Pete Czernin und Martin McDonagh
Elvisdirector: Baz LuhrmannDOP: Mandy Walkerproducer: Baz Luhrmann, Catherine Martin, Gail Berman, Patrick McCormick und Schuyler Weiss
Everything Everywhere All at Oncedirector: The DanielsDOP: Larkin Seipleproducer: Daniel Kwan, Daniel Scheinert und Jonathan Wang
The Fabelmansdirector: Steven SpielbergDOP: Janusz Kaminskiproducer: Kristie Macosko Krieger, Steven Spielberg und Tony Kushner
Tárdirector: Todd FieldDOP: Florian Hoffmeisterproducer: Sebastian Fahr-Brix, Todd Field, Phil Hunt, Stephen Kelliher, Scott Lambert, Francesca Lentini, Marcus Loges, Chris Lowenstein, Alexandra Milchan, Compton Ross, David Schiff, Uwe Schott, Nigel Wooll
Top Gun: Maverickdirector: Joseph KosinskiDOP: Claudio Mirandaproducer: Tom Cruise, Christopher McQuARRIe, David Ellison und Jerry Bruckheimer
Triangle of Sadnessdirector: Ruben ÖstlundDOP: Fredrik Wenzelproducer: Erik Hemmendorff und Philippe Bober
Women Talkingdirector: Sarah PolleyDOP: Luc Montpellierproducer: Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner und Frances McDormand
Would you have chosen these films to get nominated for this year’s Oscars? Let us know in the comments below! If you disagree, you may want to consider becoming an Academy member yourself. It sounds like a good idea, however, memberships are not open to application, but rather candidates must be sponsored by two current Academy members.
When it comes to actually winning an Oscar, maybe you’re wondering, if all you have to do is buy the ARRI Alexa 65 and you’re set. However, ARRI is so proud of the digital 65mm Alexa that the camera is not for sale at all. If you want to use it, you will have to rent it at ARRI Rentals.
So what do you think of the Oscars 2023 nominated films? Have you gotten a chance to watch any of them? Do you have a favorite film, DOP or film look this year? Who do YOU think will win this year? Let us know in the comments below!
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Jürgen Moors is a freelance filmmaker based in Vienna Austria. As a pilot he is passionate about all sorts of aerial photography, but he is also working on the ground as a production manager, producer, director, editor and camera operator. Jürgen has over 35 years of experience in several departments in the film business.