The Most Wonderful Time of the Year Part I: Seattle at the Oscars
(Ed. Note: here are parts two and three of the series.)
I spend the entire year thinking about film. Always trying to keep my finger on the pulse of Seattle’s film community, I read the blogs and meet the industry folk and watch the flicks. For me, film is not just about munching on popcorn and zoning out; it’s an occupation, it’s a way to shape minds (for better or worse), it’s a way to build communities, and, of course, it’s art.
This is the time of year when the rest of the world takes an interest in film as something other than mindless entertainment, so it’s no surprise that I use this as an excuse to chat about my fave topic. That’s right. The Oscars are upon us, and today's three-post series will provide you with some insight into Seattle’s connections, celebrations and predictions for the big night.
First up, Seattle's connection to the Academy Awards; we have a few locals associated with Sunday’s ceremony. Here’s to hoping their mantels are soon glimmering in gold.
Winter’s Bone Nominated for Best Picture, Best Actress, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Supporting Actor
--Anne Rosellini, Co-writer/Producer. She’s originally from Seattle and used to work at SIFF and One Reel
--Much of the music was mixed at Jack Straw Productions
--The film won the 36th Seattle International Film Festival’s Golden Space Needle Awards for Best Actress and Best Director
Black Swan Nominated for Best Picture, Best Actress, Best Director, Best Editing and Best Cinematography
--Jennifer Roth, Executive/Line Producer. She is the Board President and an instructor at the Northwest Film Forum
Waste Land Nominated for Best Feature Documentary
--Won the 36th Seattle International Film Festival Golden Space Needle Award for Best Documentary
Other Oscar-nominated films also played at the Seattle International Film Festival last year, including I Am Love, Restrepo and The Crush.
