“Super 8” is easily one of the most original films of the year, produced by Steven Spielberg and directed by J.J. Abrams. Though I do not see any huge awards coming out of this film, visual effects and screenplay should definitely be honored. How nice would it be to see Elle Fanning nominated for her performance, however, she may be too young and this film too niche to gain the kind of attention it deserves.

FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION IN ALL CATEGORIES INCLUDING
BEST PICTURE OF THE YEAR**
Produced by Steven Spielberg • J.J. Abrams • Bryan Burk

BEST DIRECTOR
J.J. Abrams

BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY
J.J. Abrams

BEST ACTOR
Joel Courtney

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
Elle Fanning

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
Kyle Chandler
Ron Eldard

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
Larry Fong

BEST ART DIRECTION
Martin Whist (Production Designer)
David E. Scott (Art Director)
Fainche MacCarthy (Set Decorator)

BEST FILM EDITING
Maryann Brandon, A.C.E.
Mary Jo Markey, A.C.E.

BEST COSTUME DESIGN
Ha Nguyen

BEST ORIGINAL SCORE
Michael Giacchino

BEST SOUND MIXING
Mark Ulano, C.A.S. (Sound Mixer)
Anna Behlmer (Re-Recording Mixer)
Andy Nelson (Re-Recording Mixer)
Tom Johnson (Re-Recording Mixer)

BEST SOUND EDITING
Ben Burtt (Sound Designer)
Matthew Wood (Supervising Sound Editor)

BEST MAKEUP
Deborah LaMia Denaver
Michael Peter Reitz

BEST VISUAL EFFECTS**
Kim Libreri (Visual Effects Supervisors)
Dennis Muren, ASC (Visual Effects Supervisors)
Russell Earl (Visual Effects Supervisors)
Paul Kavanagh (ILM Animation Supervisor)