Nothing but rave reviews have come out of “Moneyball” and for a sports film to be considered for the Oscars is quite an achievement. Brad Pitt is no stranger to the Academy Awards, but Jonah Hill takes his first step out of the dirty comedy realm and earns his first consideration for an Oscar nomination, and what an achievement it will be if he makes it to the big night. Aaron Sorkin won an Oscar for his screenplay for “The Social Network” last year and could easily see himself nominated again this year. “Moneyball” will be a huge contender this year and will likely be “The Fighter” of 2011.
Best Picture**
Michael De Luca (Producer)
Rachael Horovitz (Producer)
Brad Pitt (Producer)
Best Director
Bennett Miller
Best Adapted Screenplay
Steven Zaillian and Aaron Sorkin
Story By Stan Chervin
Based on Book by Michael Lewis
Best Actor**
Brad Pitt
Best Supporting Actor**
Jonah Hill
Best Cinematography**
Wally Pfister, ASC
Best Film Editing
Christopher Tellefsen, A.C.E.
Best Art Direction
Jeff Gonchor (Production Designer)
Nanacy Haigh (Set Decorator)
Best Costume Design
Kaisa Walicka Maimone
Best Makeup
Jean A. Black
Kathrine Gordon
Francisco X. Perez
Best Sound Mixing
Den Adair, C.A.S.
Ron Bochar, C.A.S.
Dave Giammarco
Ed Novick
Best Sound Editing
Ron Bochar
Best Visual Effects
Edwin Rivera
James P. Jewell III
Anders Ericson
David Sweeney
Best Original Score
Mychael Danna
