Nominees for the 89th Annual Academy Awards were announced on Tuesday, January 24th. The awards show will take place on Sunday, February 26th.
Congratulations to the following Tisch alumni and friends who received nominations!
Best Picture
Fences
Scott Rudin, producer, Dean’s Council
Best Supporting Actor
Mahershala Ali ’00 (MFA, Graduate Acting), Moonlight
Best Director
Kenneth Lonergan ’86 (BFA, Dramatic Writing)
Manchester by the Sea
Best Original Screenplay
Kenneth Lonergan ’86 (BFA, Dramatic Writing)
Manchester by the Sea
Best Documentary Feature
Fire at Sea
Gianfranco Rosi ’88 (BFA, Kanbar, Film & TV), director/writer
Best Short Film
Borrowed Time
Andrew Coats ’05 (BFA, Kanbar, Film & TV), director/writer &
Lou Hamou-Ladj ’08 (BFA, Kanbar, Film & TV), director/writer
Best Visual Effects
Kubo and the Two Strings
Brad Schiff ’95 (MFA, Kanbar, Film & TV)