Sentences with phrase «writers branch»
The phrase "writers branch" refers to a group or division of people who are involved in writing, such as authors, journalists, or content creators. Full definition
But in these results there is a notable echo of last season, where the only roadblock for «La La Land» came at the WGA Awards when «Moonlight» — categorized as an original screenplay by the guild, yet adapted by the Academy's writers branch — upset the perceived best - picture frontrunner.
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This was especially true with the writers branch in the original screenplay category.
Reginald Hudlin (Directors Branch), Gregory Nava (Writers Branch) and Jennifer Yuh Nelson (Short Films and Feature Animation Branch) were confirmed by the current Board members for three - year terms, effective immediately.
Academy president Cheryl Boone Isaacs appointed Reginald Hudlin (directors branch), Gregory Nava (writers branch), and Jennifer Yuh Nelson (short films and feature animation branch) to join the Academy's 51 - seat Board of Governors for three - year terms.
Members newly elected 2017 — 18 Board of Governors include Kimberly Peirce (added to the Directors Branch) and FF2 Media FOJ Larry Karaszewski (added to the Writers Branch).
The three top picks, all chosen by Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs and approved by the Board of Governors, are Reginald Hudlin (directors branch), Gregory Nava (writers branch) and Jennifer Yuh Nelson (short films and feature animation).
Pawlikowski, Sissako, Szifron and Zvyagintsev were also invited to join the Writers Branch of the Academy, as were writer - directors Damien Chazelle («Whiplash») and Malcolm D. Lee («The Best Man»).
The films that most members like best tend to be the ones the writers branch selects, and most of the time, with a few exceptions, those are Best Picture contenders.
I also loved the screenplay mention for the film as well; the writers branch of the Academy may well respond to this deft handling of the biopic format as well.
Robin Swicord Screenwriter of LITTLE WOMEN, THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON, JANE AUSTEN BOOK CLUB, MEMOIRS OF A GEISHA, Governor for the Writers Branch of the Academy and Chair of the Nicholl Fellowship
Lesley Manville had come up wanting throughout the season and the film didn't have the best showing with the BAFTA, but the writers branch of the Academy has spoken up for Mike Leigh consistently over the years.
Three new seats were added to the 51 - seat board effective immediately and will be filled by Reginald Hudlin (Directors Branch), Gregory Nava (Writers Branch) and Jennifer Yuh Nelson (Short Films and Feature Animation Branch).
BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY The Academy's Writers Branch has a habit of recognizing smaller movies that don't get much recognition elsewhere, but this year the smaller movies are among the favorites.