1ST ANNUAL Pittsburgh Film Critics Association Awards
Wednesday, January 15, 2025

BEST PICTURE

“The Substance” • MUBI

Directed by Coralie Fargeat
Produced by Coralie Fargeat, Eric Fellner, Tim Bevan

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Runner-up: “Challengers” • Amazon MGM Studios

BEST DIRECTOR

Robert Eggers
“Nosferatu” • Focus Features

Produced by Jeff Robinov, John Graham, Chris Columbus, Eleanor Columbus, Robert Eggers

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Runner-up: Coralie Fargeat – “The Substance” | MUBI

BEST LEAD ACTOR

Colman Domingo
“Sing Sing” • A24

Directed by Greg Kwedar
Produced by Monique Walton, Clint Bentley, Greg Kwedar

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Runner-up: Cynthia Erivo – “Wicked” | Universal Pictures

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR

Ariana Grande
“Wicked” • Universal Pictures

Directed by Jon M. Chu
Produced by Marc Platt, David Stone

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Runner-up: Clarence Maclin – “Sing Sing” | A24

BEST FEATURED ACTOR

Jesse Plemons
“Civil War” • A24

Directed by Alex Garland
Produced by Andrew Macdonald, Allon Reich, Gregory Goodman

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Runner-up: Lamorne Morris – “Saturday Night” | Columbia Pictures
Runner-up: Isabella Rossellini – “Conclave” | Focus Features

BREAKTHROUGH PERFORMANCE

Clarence Maclin
“Sing Sing” • A24

Directed by Greg Kwedar
Produced by Monique Walton, Clint Bentley, Greg Kwedar

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Runner-up: Katy O’Brian – “Love Lies Bleeding” | A24

BEST ANIMATED VOICE PERFORMANCE

Lupita Nyong’o (“Roz”)
“The Wild Robot” • DreamWorks/Universal

Directed by Chris Sanders
Produced by Jeff Hermann

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Runner-up: Maya Hawke – “Inside Out 2” | Pixar Animation/Walt Disney Pictures

BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY

“Challengers” • Amazon MGM Studios

Written by Justin Kuritzkes

Directed by Luca Guadagnino
Produced by Luca Guadagnino, Rachel O’Connor, Amy Pascal, Zendaya

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Runner-up: “Anora” – Sean Baker | NEON

BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY

“Sing Sing” • A24

Written by Clint Bentley, Greg Kwedar, Clarence Maclin, John “Divine G” Whitfield

Directed by Greg Kwedar
Produced by Monique Walton, Clint Bentley, Greg Kwedar

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Runner-up: “Nosferatu” – Robert Eggers | Focus Features

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY

“Nickel Boys” • Orion/Amazon MGM Studios

Cinematography by Jomo Fray

Directed by RaMell Ross
Produced by Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, David Levine, Joslyn Barnes

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Runner-up: “Nosferatu” – Jarin Blaschke | Focus Features

BEST EDITING

“Challengers” • Amazon MGM Studios

Editing by Marco Costa

Directed by Luca Guadagnino
Produced by Luca Guadagnino, Rachel O’Connor, Amy Pascal, Zendaya

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Runner-up: “The Substance” – Jerome Eltabet, Coralie Fargeat, Valentin Feron | MUBI

BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN

“Nosferatu” • Focus Features

Production Design by Craig Lathrop

Directed by Robert Eggers
Produced by Jeff Robinov, John Graham, Chris Columbus, Eleanor Columbus, Robert Eggers

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Runner-up: “The Substance” – Stanislas Reydellet, Cécilia Blom

BEST SCORE

“Challengers” • Amazon MGM Studios

Composed by Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross

Directed by Luca Guadagnino
Produced by Luca Guadagnino, Rachel O’Connor, Amy Pascal, Zendaya

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Runner-up: “Babygirl” – Cristobal Tapia de Veer | A24

BEST SONG

“Compress/Repress“
from “Challengers” • Amazon MGM Studios

Written by Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross & Luca Guadagnino

Directed by Luca Guadagnino
Produced by Luca Guadagnino, Rachel O’Connor, Amy Pascal, Zendaya

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Runner-up: “Starburned and Unkissed” from “I Saw the TV Glow” | A24
Runner-up: “Harper and Will Go West” from “Will & Harper” | Netflix

BEST SOUND DESIGN

“The Substance” • MUBI

Sound by Emmanuelle Villard, Valerie Deloof, Victor Fleurant,
Stéphane Thiébaut, Victor Praud

Directed by Coralie Fargeat
Produced by Coralie Fargeat, Eric Fellner, Tim Bevan

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Runner-up: “Challengers” – Lisa Pinero, Craig Berkey, Paul Carter | Amazon MGM Studios

BEST HAIR, MAKEUP, & COSTUMES

“The Substance” • MUBI

Hair, Makeup, & Costumes by Emmanuelle Youchnovski (Costume);
Pierre-Olivier Persin (Makeup/Hairstyle)

Directed by Coralie Fargeat
Produced by Coralie Fargeat, Eric Fellner, Tim Bevan

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Runner-up: “Nosferatu” – Linda Muir (Costume); Traci Loader, Suzanne Stokes-Munton, David White (Makeup/Hairstyle) | Focus Features

BEST ANIMATED FEATURE

“The Wild Robot” • DreamWorks/Universal

Directed by Chris Sanders
Produced by Jeff Hermann

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Runner-up: “Inside Out 2” | Pixar Animation/Walt Disney Pictures

BEST FILM NOT IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE (TIE)

“The Seed of the Sacred Fig” • NEON

Directed by Mohammad Rasoulof
Produced by Mohammad Rasoulof, Amin Sadraei, Jean-Christophe Simon, Mani Tilgner, Rozita Hendijanian

BEST FILM NOT IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE (TIE)

“Flow” • Sideshow/Janus

Directed by Gints Zilbalodis
Produced by Matīss Kaža, Gints Zilbalodis, Ron Dyens, Gregory Zalcman

BEST STUNT PERFORMANCE & CHOREOGRAPHY

“The Fall Guy” • Universal Pictures

Stunts & Choreography by Keir Beck, Chris O’Hara

Directed by David Leitch
Produced by Kelly McCormick, David Leitch, Ryan Gosling, Guymon Casady

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Runner-up: “Monkey Man” – Udeh Nans, Brahim Chab

MISTER ROGERS KINDNESS AWARD
Given to films that exemplify the ideals espoused by Pittsburgh native Fred Rogers

The entire cast and crew of
“The Seed of the Sacred Fig”

Pittsburgh Film Critics Association

BEST PICTURE:
BEST DIRECTOR:
BEST LEAD ACTOR:
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR:
BEST FEATURED ACTOR:
BREAKTHROUGH PERFORMANCE:
BEST ANIMATED VOICE PERFORMANCE:
BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY:
BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY:
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY:
BEST EDITING:
BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN:
BEST SCORE:
BEST SONG:
BEST SOUND DESIGN:
BEST HAIR, MAKEUP, & COSTUMES:

BEST ANIMATED FEATURE:
BEST FILM NOT IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE:
BEST STUNT PERFORMANCE & CHOREOGRAPHY:
MISTER ROGERS KINDNESS AWARD:

“The Substance”
Robert Eggers – “Nosferatu”
Colman Domingo – “Sing Sing”
Ariana Grande – “Wicked”
Jesse Plemons – “Civil War”
Clarence Maclin – “Sing Sing”
Lupita Nyong’o – “The Wild Robot”
“Challengers” – Justin Kuritzkes
“Sing Sing” – Clint Bentley, Greg Kwedar, Clarence Maclin, John “Divine G” Whitfield
“Nickel Boys” – Jomo Fray
“Challengers” – Marco Costa
“Nosferatu” – Craig Lathrop
“Challengers” – Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross
“Compress/Repress” from “Challengers”
“The Substance”
“The Substance” – Emmanuelle Youchnovski (Costume) | Pierre-Olivier Persin (Makeup/Hairstyle)
“The Wild Robot”
“The Seed of the Sacred Fig” | “Flow”
“The Fall Guy” – Keir Beck, Chris O’Hara
The entire cast and crew of “The Seed of the Sacred Fig”

ABOUT THE Pittsburgh Film Critics Association

Established in 2023, the Pittsburgh Film Critics Association arose from a collective vision among the city’s critics to carve out a distinct space within the industry. We passionately champion cinematic excellence, celebrating both established auteurs and emerging talents who enrich the entertainment landscape. We strive to amplify diverse voices, foster inclusivity, and honor the transformative power of film.

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