The films in the SWIFF'21 line-up that have been recognised by The Academy
The Oscar Nominations are finally out, and there are more than a few SWIFF’21 films getting a nod from Hollywood. Check them out below!
Although he wasn’t nominated for a SWIFF film, a special shout-out to Riz Ahmed, star and co-writer of our Closing Night Gala Film Mogul Mowlgi, who was nominated Best Actor in a Leading Role for his blistering performance in The Sound of Metal.
JUDAS AND THE BLACK MESSIAH
Best Picture (Shaka King, Charles D. King and Ryan Coogler, producers)
Best Actor in a Supporting Role (both Daniel Kaluuya and Lakeith Stanfield)
Best Original Screenplay (Screenplay by Will Berson, Shaka King; Story by Will Berson, Shaka King, Kenny Lucas, Keith Lucas)
Best Cinematography (Sean Bobbitt)
Best Orginal Song (Fight For You (Music by H.E.R and Dernst Emile II; Lyric by H.E.R. and Tiara Thomas
NOMADLAND
Best Picture: (Frances McDormand, Peter Spears, Mollye Asher, Dan Janvey and Chloé Zhao, producers)
Best Director (Chloé Zhao)
Best Actress in a Leading Role (Frances McDormand)
Best Adapted Screenplay (Chloé Zhao)
Best Cinematography (Joshua James Richards)
Best Film Editing (Joshua James Richards)