South Fork in the Mix in Oscar Nominations

This morning, the Academy Award nominations for 2015 films were announced in Los Angeles. Several films that have associations with the South Fork were in the mix. 

“Carol,” which was produced in part by Christine Vachon, who heads the Stony Brook Southampton graduate film program, was nominated for adapted screenplay, costume design, supporting actress for Rooney Mara, and lead actress for Cate Blanchett. Carter Burwell of Amagansett achieved his first Oscar nomination for best score.

“Bridge of Spies,” directed by Steven Spielberg, was nominated for best picture, along with “Spotlight,” “Room,” and “Brooklyn,” which were shown as well at the Hamptons International Film Festival.

Other key nominations of HIFF films were Lenny Abrahamson and Tom McCarthy for direction of “Room” and “Spotlight,” respectively.  “Anomalisa,” for which Mr. Burwell also wrote the music, was nominated as best animated feature. Brie Larson of “Room” and Saoirse Ronan of “Brooklyn” received best actress nods. Mark Ruffalo and Rachel McAcams were nominated for supporting roles in “Spotlight.” Mark Rylance was also nominated in that category for "Bridge of Spies.”

The Academy Awards ceremony will be held on Feb. 28.