Oscars 2020 shortlist: Academy reveals contenders in nine categories including International Feature, Original Score

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the shortlisted films and talent in running for the Oscars in 2020. Names in nine categories have been declared till now, these include documentary feature, documentary short subject, international feature film, makeup and hairstyling, music (original score), music (original song), animated short film, live-action short film, and visual effects. Documentary Feature There are 15 features that will be taken into consideration out of the 159 films that were submitted in the category, reports Variety. The final nominees and the shortlist are decided by the members of the Documentary Branch within the academy. The films in the shortlist are Advocate American Factory The Apollo Apollo 11 Aquarela The Biggest Little Farm The Cave The Edge of Democracy For Sama The Great Hack Honeyland Knock Down the House Maiden Midnight Family One Child Nation Documentary Short Subject Out of the 69 films that qualified in the category, only 10 were chosen to advance for the shortlist. These names have also been chosen by the members of the Documentary Branch. Films in the shortlist are After Maria Fire in Paradise Ghosts of Sugar Land In the Absence Learning to Skateboard in a Warzone (If You’re a Girl) Life Overtakes Me The Nightcrawlers St. Louis Superman Stay Close Walk Run Cha-Cha International Feature Film Previously known as the Foreign Language Film category, the International Feature Film had 91 eligible entries, out of which 10 have been chosen for the shortlist. The list is made after multiple Academy members (from all categories) are called upon to choose. After viewing the film theatrically and meeting the minimum viewing requirement to be eligible for voting in the category, they submit seven names. Three additional names have been provided by the Academy’s International Feature Film Award Executive Committee, adds the Variety report. For the nominations round, Academy members from all branches are called upon to cast their vote, but they must watch all 10 films before coming to a decision. The films in the category are Czech Republic, The Painted Bird Estonia, Truth and Justice France, Les Misérables Hungary, Those Who Remained North Macedonia, Honeyland Poland, Corpus Christi Russia, Beanpole Senegal, Atlantics South Korea, Parasite Spain, Pain and Glory Makeup And Hairstyling Every member of the Academy’s Makeup Artists and Hairstylists Branch will be called upon to view seven-minute excerpts from each of the 10 shortlisted films on Saturday, 4 January, 2020. they will then choose five for the final Oscar nomination. The films in the category are Bombshell Dolemite Is My Name Downton Abbey Joker Judy Little Women Maleficent: Mistress of Evil 1917 Once upon a Time…in Hollywood Rocketman Music (Original Score) Among 170 scores that were eligible for the category, 15 have advanced to the shortlist. The list and the nominees are chosen by members of the Music Branch in the Academy. The nominations are Avengers: Endgame Bombshell The Farewell Ford v Ferrari Frozen II Jojo Rabbit Joker The King Little Women Marriage Story Motherless Brooklyn 1917 Pain and Glory Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Us Music (Original Song) In this category also, there are 15 tracks shortlisted out of the 75 songs submitted. Members of the Music Branch (of the Academy) choose the songs. The tracks shortlisted are ‘Speechless’ from Aladdin ‘Letter To My Godfather’ from The Black Godfather ‘I’m Standing With You’ from Breakthrough ‘Da Bronx’ from The Bronx USA ‘Into The Unknown’ from Frozen II ‘Stand Up’ from Harriet ‘Catchy Song’ from The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part ‘Never Too Late’ from The Lion King ‘Spirit’ from The Lion King ‘Daily Battles’ from Motherless Brooklyn ‘A Glass of Soju’ from Parasite ’(I’m Gonna) Love Me Again’ from Rocketman ‘High Above The Water’ from Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am ‘I Can’t Let You Throw Yourself Away’ from Toy Story 4 ‘Glasgow’ from Wild Rose Animated Short Film 10 films have been chosen from 92 short films submitted. Short Films and Feature Animation Branch members from the Academy decide the shortlist and final nominees. The films in the shortlist are Dcera (Daughter) Hair Love He Can’t Live without Cosmos Hors Piste Kitbull Memorable Mind My Mind The Physics of Sorrow Sister Uncle Thomas: Accounting for the Days Live Action Short Film Only 10 films were chosen from the 191 submitted. Members of the Short Films and Feature Animation Branch cast their votes to decide the shortlist and nominees. The films in the category are Brotherhood The Christmas Gift Little Hands Miller & Son Nefta Football Club The Neighbors’ Window Refugee Saria A Sister Sometimes, I Think about Dying Visual Effects All members of the Academy’s Visual Effects Branch will be invited to view 10-minute clips of the shortlisted films either online or attend satellite bake-off screenings in January 2020. After the screenings, they will choose the five final nominations fro the Oscar. The films shortlisted are Alita: Battle Angel Avengers: Endgame Captain Marvel Cats Gemini Man The Irishman The Lion King 1917 Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Terminator: Dark Fate The voting for nomination begins on 2 January and will continue till 7 January. The final nominations will be declared on 13 January. The Oscars 2020 will take place on 9 February.