Awards & Winners

2012 Academy Awards

Check winners and nominees of 2012 Academy Awards. Check awards winners of 2013 Scientific and Technical Academy Awards, 4th Annual Governors Awards and 85th Academy Awards. (Click on the Award name to show winners and nominees)

Check Academy Awards winners & nominees for 2012 award ceremonies 2013 Scientific and Technical Academy Awards, 4th Annual Governors Awards and 85th Academy Awards.
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2013 Scientific and Technical Academy Awards »

Academy Award for Best Technical Achievement

J.P. Lewis, Matt Cordner, Nickson Fong

(For the invention and publication of the Pose Space Deformation technique. Pose Space Deformation (PSD) introduced the use of novel sparse data interpolation techniques to the task of shape interpolation. The controllability and ease of achieving artistic intent have led to PSD being a foundational technique in the creation of computer-generated characters.)
Academy Award for Best Technical Achievement

Lawrence Kesteloot, Drew Olbrich, Daniel Wexler

(For the creation of the Light system for computer graphics lighting at PDI/DreamWorks. Virtually unchanged from its original incarnation over 15 years ago, Light is still in continuous use due to its emphasis on interactive responsiveness, final-quality interactive render preview, scalable architecture and powerful user-configurable spreadsheet interface.)
Academy Award for Best Technical Achievement

Steve LaVietes, Brian Hall, Jeremy Selan

(For the creation of the Katana computer graphics scene management and lighting software at Sony Pictures Imageworks. Katana's unique design, featuring a deferred evaluation procedural node-graph, provides a highly efficient lighting and rendering workflow. It allows artists to non-destructively edit scenes too complex to fit into computer memory, at scales ranging from a single object up to an entire detailed city.)
Academy Award for Best Technical Achievement

Theodore Kim, Nils Thuerey, Markus Gross, Doug James

(For the invention, publication and dissemination of Wavelet Turbulence software. This technique allowed for fast, art-directable creation of highly detailed gas simulation, making it easier for the artist to control the appearance of these effects in the final image.)
Academy Award for Best Technical Achievement

Richard Mall

(For the design and development of the Matthews Max Menace Arm. Highly sophisticated and well-engineered, the Max Menace Arm is a safe and adjustable device that allows rapid, precise positioning of lighting fixtures, cameras or accessories. On-set or on location, this compact and highly portable structure is often used where access is limited due to restrictions on attaching equipment to existing surfaces.)
Academy Scientific and Technical Award (Award of Merit)

Cooke Optics

(For their continuing innovation in the design, development and manufacture of advanced camera lenses that have helped define the look of motion pictures over the last century. Since their first series of motion picture lenses, Cooke Optics has continued to create optical innovations decade after decade. Producing what is commonly referred to as the Cooke Look, these lenses have often been the lens of choice for creative cinematographers worldwide.)
Academy Scientific and Technical Award (Scientific and Engineering award)

Simon Clutterbuck, James Jacobs, Richard Dorling

(For the development of the Tissue Physically-Based Character Simulation Framework. This framework faithfully and robustly simulates the effects of anatomical structures underlying a character's skin. The resulting dynamic and secondary motions provide a new level of realism to computer-generated creatures.)
Academy Scientific and Technical Award (Scientific and Engineering award)

Philip McLauchlan, Allan Jaenicke, John-Paul Smith, Ross Shain

(For the creation of the Mocha planar tracking and rotoscoping software at Imagineer Systems Ltd. Mocha provides robust planar-tracking even when there are no clearly defined points in the image. Its effectiveness, ease of use, and ability to exchange rotoscoping data with other image processing tools have resulted in widespread adoption of the software in the visual effects industry.)
Academy Scientific and Technical Award (Scientific and Engineering award)

Joe Murtha, William Frederick, Jim Markland

(For the design and creation of the CINE VCLX Portable Power System. The CINE VCLX provides extended run-times and flexibility, allowing users to power cameras and other supplementary equipment required for production. This high-capacity battery system is also matched to the high-demand, always-on digital cinema cameras.)
John A. Bonner Medal of Commendation

Bill Taylor

(In appreciation for outstanding service and dedication in upholding the high standards of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.)

4th Annual Governors Awards »

Academy Honorary Award

George Stevens Jr.

(a tireless champion of the arts in America and especially that most American of arts: the Hollywood film.)
Academy Honorary Award

D. A. Pennebaker

(who redefined the language of film and taught a generation of filmmakers to look to reality for inspiration.)
Academy Honorary Award

Hal Needham

(an innovator, mentor, and master technician who elevated his craft to an art and made the impossible look easy)

85th Academy Awards »

Academy Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role

Christoph Waltz

Honored for : Django Unchained
(Role: Dr. King Schultz)

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Robert De Niro Silver Linings Playbook
Role: Pat Sr.
Philip Seymour Hoffman The Master
Role: Lancaster Dodd
Tommy Lee Jones Lincoln
Role: Thaddeus Stevens
Christoph Waltz Django Unchained
Role: Dr. King Schultz
Alan Arkin Argo
Role: Lester Siegel
Academy Award for Best Short Film (Animated)

John Kahrs

Honored for : Paperman

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Minkyu Lee Adam and Dog
PES Fresh Guacamole
Timothy Reckart Head Over Heels
Fodhla Cronin O'Reilly Head Over Heels
John Kahrs Paperman
David Silverman The Longest Daycare
Academy Award for Best Animated Feature Film

Mark Andrews, Brenda Chapman

Honored for : Brave

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Mark Andrews Brave
Brenda Chapman Brave
Tim Burton Frankenweenie
Sam Fell ParaNorman
Chris Butler ParaNorman
Peter Lord The Pirates! Band of Misfits
Rich Moore Wreck-It Ralph
Academy Award for Best Cinematography

Claudio Miranda

Honored for : Life of Pi

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Seamus McGarvey Anna Karenina
Robert Richardson Django Unchained
Claudio Miranda Life of Pi
Janusz Kami?ski Lincoln
Roger Deakins Skyfall
Academy Award for Best Visual Effects

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Joe Letteri The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Eric Saindon The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
David Clayton The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
R. Christopher White The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Bill Westenhofer Life of Pi
Guillaume Rocheron Life of Pi
Erik De Boer Life of Pi
Donald Elliott Life of Pi
Janek Sirrs The Avengers
Jeff White The Avengers
Guy Williams The Avengers
Daniel Sudick The Avengers
Richard Stammers Prometheus
Trevor Wood Prometheus
Charley Henley Prometheus
Martin Hill Prometheus
Phil Brennan Snow White and the Huntsman
Neil Corbould Snow White and the Huntsman
Michael Dawson Snow White and the Huntsman
Cedric Nicolas Snow White and the Huntsman
Academy Award for Best Costume Design

Jacqueline Durran

Honored for : Anna Karenina

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Jacqueline Durran Anna Karenina
Paco Delgado Les Misérables
Joanna Johnston Lincoln
Eiko Ishioka Mirror Mirror
Colleen Atwood Snow White and the Huntsman
Academy Award for Best Makeup and Hairstyling

Julie Dartnell, Lisa Westcott

Honored for : Les Misérables

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Howard Berger Hitchcock
Peter Montagna Hitchcock
Martin Samuel Hitchcock
Peter King The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Rick Findlater The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Tami Lane The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Lisa Westcott Les Misérables
Julie Dartnell Les Misérables
Academy Award for Best Short Film (Live Action)

Shawn Christensen

Honored for : Curfew

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Bryan Buckley Asad
Mino Jarjoura Asad
Sam French Buzkashi Boys
Ariel J. Nasr Buzkashi Boys
Shawn Christensen Curfew
Tom Van Avermaet Death of a Shadow
Ellen De Waele Death of a Shadow
Yan England Henry
Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Subject

Sean Fine, Andrea Nix

Honored for : Inocente

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Sean Fine Inocente
Andrea Nix Inocente
Sari Gilman Kings Point
Jedd Wider Kings Point
Cynthia Wade Mondays at Racine
Robin Honan Mondays at Racine
Kief Davidson Open Heart
Cori Shepherd Stern Open Heart
Jon Alpert Redemption
Matthew O'Neill Redemption
Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature

Malik Bendjelloul, Simon Chinn

Honored for : Searching for Sugar Man

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Emad Burnat 5 Broken Cameras
Guy Davidi 5 Broken Cameras
Philippa Kowarsky The Gatekeepers
Estelle Fialon The Gatekeepers
Dror Moreh The Gatekeepers
David France How to Survive a Plague
Howard Gertler How to Survive a Plague
Kirby Dick The Invisible War
Amy Ziering The Invisible War
Malik Bendjelloul Searching for Sugar Man
Simon Chinn Searching for Sugar Man
Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film

Michael Haneke

Honored for : Amour
(Country: Austria)

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Michael Haneke Amour
Country: Austria
Joachim Rønning Kon-Tiki
Country: Norway
Espen Sandberg Kon-Tiki
Country: Norway
Pablo Larraín No
Country: Chile
Nikolaj Arcel A Royal Affair
Country: Denmark
Kim Nguyen War Witch
Country: Canada
Academy Award for Best Sound Mixing

Simon Hayes, Andy Nelson, Mark Paterson

Honored for : Les Misérables

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
John T. Reitz Argo
Gregg Rudloff Argo
José Antonio García Argo
Andy Nelson Les Misérables
Mark Paterson Les Misérables
Simon Hayes Les Misérables
Ron Bartlett Life of Pi
Doug Hemphill Life of Pi
Drew Kunin Life of Pi
Andy Nelson Lincoln
Gary Rydstrom Lincoln
Ron Judkins Lincoln
Scott Millan Skyfall
Greg P. Russell Skyfall
Stuart Wilson Skyfall
Academy Award for Best Sound Editing

Paul N.J. Ottosson

Honored for : Zero Dark Thirty
(A tie. The other winning film in this category was Skyfall.)

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Erik Aadahl Argo
Ethan Van der Ryn Argo
Wylie Stateman Django Unchained
Eugene Gearty Life of Pi
Philip Stockton Life of Pi
Per Hallberg Skyfall
Karen Baker Landers Skyfall
Paul N.J. Ottosson Zero Dark Thirty
Academy Award for Best Sound Editing

Per Hallberg, Karen Baker Landers

Honored for : Skyfall
(A tie. The other winning film in this category was Zero Dark Thirty.)

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Erik Aadahl Argo
Ethan Van der Ryn Argo
Wylie Stateman Django Unchained
Eugene Gearty Life of Pi
Philip Stockton Life of Pi
Per Hallberg Skyfall
Karen Baker Landers Skyfall
Paul N.J. Ottosson Zero Dark Thirty
Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role

Anne Hathaway

Honored for : Les Misérables
(Role: Fantine)

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Amy Adams The Master
Role: Peggy Dodd
Sally Field Lincoln
Role: Mary Todd Lincoln
Anne Hathaway Les Misérables
Role: Fantine
Helen Hunt The Sessions
Role: Cheryl
Jacki Weaver Silver Linings Playbook
Role: Dolores
Academy Award for Best Film Editing

William Goldenberg

Honored for : Argo

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
William Goldenberg Argo
Tim Squyres Life of Pi
Michael Kahn Lincoln
Jay Cassidy Silver Linings Playbook
Crispin Struthers Silver Linings Playbook
William Goldenberg Zero Dark Thirty
Dylan Tichenor Zero Dark Thirty
Academy Award for Best Production Design

Rick Carter, Jim Erickson

Honored for : Lincoln

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Sarah Greenwood Anna Karenina
Katie Spencer Anna Karenina
Dan Hennah The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Ra Vincent The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Simon Bright The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Eve Stewart Les Misérables
Anna Lynch-Robinson Les Misérables
David Gropman Life of Pi
Anna Pinnock Life of Pi
Rick Carter Lincoln
Jim Erickson Lincoln
Anne Seibel Midnight in Paris
Helene Dubreuil Midnight in Paris
Academy Award for Best Original Music Score

Mychael Danna

Honored for : Life of Pi

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Dario Marianelli Anna Karenina
Alexandre Desplat Argo
Mychael Danna Life of Pi
John Williams Lincoln
Thomas Newman Skyfall
Academy Award for Best Original Song

Adele, Paul Epworth

Honored for : Skyfall
(Skyfall)

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Joshua Ralph Before My Time
Chasing Ice
Walter Murphy Everybody Needs a Best Friend
Ted
Seth MacFarlane Everybody Needs a Best Friend
Ted
Mychael Danna Pi's Lullaby
Life of Pi
Bombay Jayashri Pi's Lullaby
Life of Pi
Adele Skyfall
Skyfall
Paul Epworth Skyfall
Skyfall
Alain Boublil Suddenly
Les Misérables
Claude-Michel Schönberg Suddenly
Les Misérables
Herbert Kretzmer Suddenly
Les Misérables
Academy Award for Best Writing Adapted Screenplay

Chris Terrio

Honored for : Argo

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Chris Terrio Argo
Lucy Alibar Beasts of the Southern Wild
Benh Zeitlin Beasts of the Southern Wild
David Magee Life of Pi
Tony Kushner Lincoln
David O. Russell Silver Linings Playbook
Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay

Quentin Tarantino

Honored for : Django Unchained

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Michael Haneke Amour
Quentin Tarantino Django Unchained
John Gatins Flight
Wes Anderson Moonrise Kingdom
Roman Coppola Moonrise Kingdom
Mark Boal Zero Dark Thirty
Academy Award for Best Director

Ang Lee

Honored for : Life of Pi

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Michael Haneke Amour
Ang Lee Life of Pi
David O. Russell Silver Linings Playbook
Steven Spielberg Lincoln
Benh Zeitlin Beasts of the Southern Wild
Academy Award for Best Actress

Jennifer Lawrence

Honored for : Silver Linings Playbook
(Role: Tiffany Maxwell)

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Jennifer Lawrence Silver Linings Playbook
Role: Tiffany
Emmanuelle Riva Amour
Role: Anne
Quvenzhané Wallis Beasts of the Southern Wild
Role: Hushpuppy
Naomi Watts The Impossible
Role: Maria
Jessica Chastain Zero Dark Thirty
Role: Maya
Academy Award for Best Actor

Daniel Day-Lewis

Honored for : Lincoln
(Role: Abraham Lincoln)

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Bradley Cooper Silver Linings Playbook
Role: Pat
Daniel Day-Lewis Lincoln
Role: Abraham Lincoln
Hugh Jackman Les Misérables
Role: Jean Valjean
Joaquin Phoenix The Master
Role: Freddie Quell
Denzel Washington Flight
Role: Whip Whitaker
Academy Award for Best Picture

Grant Heslov, Ben Affleck, George Clooney

Honored for : Argo

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Margaret Ménégoz Amour
Stefan Arndt Amour
Veit Heiduschka Amour
Michael Katz Amour
Grant Heslov Argo
Ben Affleck Argo
George Clooney Argo
Dan Janvey Beasts of the Southern Wild
Josh Penn Beasts of the Southern Wild
Michael Gottwald Beasts of the Southern Wild
Stacey Sher Django Unchained
Pilar Savone Django Unchained
Reginald Hudlin Django Unchained
Tim Bevan Les Misérables
Eric Fellner Les Misérables
Debra Hayward Les Misérables
Cameron Mackintosh Les Misérables
Ang Lee Life of Pi
David Womark Life of Pi
Gil Netter Life of Pi
Steven Spielberg Lincoln
Kathleen Kennedy Lincoln
Donna Gigliotti Silver Linings Playbook
Bruce Cohen Silver Linings Playbook
Jonathan Gordon Silver Linings Playbook
Mark Boal Zero Dark Thirty
Kathryn Bigelow Zero Dark Thirty
Megan Ellison Zero Dark Thirty
Academy Honorary Award

George Stevens Jr.

(a tireless champion of the arts in America and especially that most American of arts: the Hollywood film)