In a year that saw many critically acclaimed films helmed by female directors, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is again taking heat for failing to nominate any women in the directing category.
Remember when Issa Rae was presenting the Oscar nominations for best director in 2020 and quipped “Congratulations to those men”? It’s déjà vu. “Women Talking” was nominated in the best picture category, but its director Sarah Polley was shut out. Other notable names ignored by the Academy: Charlotte Wells for her work on “Aftersun,” Maria Schrader for “She Said,” Gina Prince-Bythewood for “The Woman King” and Domee Shi, director of the animated Pixar film “Turning Red.
Emerald Fennell was also nominated that year for “Promising Young Woman.” Campion’s nomination and subsequent win last year marked the first time a woman was nominated twice for a best director trophy. Women fared better in other categories this year. Catherine Martin’s nomination in the costume design category for her work on “Elvis” makes her the seventh woman with nominations in three or more award categories.
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