🎬 Advice for Oscar Nominees: You Already Won
Hey, Oscar nominees! You won!
That’s right—the nomination itself is winning.
The rest? It doesn’t matter.
You may be thinking, “But the actual Oscar matters… right?”
Here’s why it doesn’t matter as much as you think—from someone who has spent over three decades as an Oscar voter.
🎥 The Impossible Task of Choosing One Winner
Every year, as I prepare to vote, I find myself in the same situation:
📌 Several categories are nearly impossible to decide.
📌 There are multiple worthy nominees—all of whom could and should win.
📌 The choice isn’t always as objective as people think.
Unlike a presidential election, where most of us pick a candidate based on our beliefs, voting in the arts is different.
It’s subjective.
💡 What speaks to me today may feel different tomorrow.
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🎭 Comparing Art Is Like Comparing… Food?
How do you compare two completely different works of art?
It’s like asking:
📌 Which is better—coffee and a warm cinnamon roll, beer and pizza, or fine wine and steak (vegan, of course)?
The answer? It depends.
🎬 One film might move me deeply today, but tomorrow, another might feel more powerful.
📌 Oscar voting isn’t just about what’s “best.” It’s about what resonates in the moment.
🏆 When Every Nominee Deserves to Win
I remember one year, specifically in the short film category, when:
✅ All five films could have won.
✅ Each one was brilliant in its own way.
✅ It was nearly impossible to pick one.
So, how did I decide?
I started looking at details I wouldn’t normally consider, like:
📌 How efficiently did this film tell its story?
📌 Did the running time enhance or weaken its impact?
In these razor-thin decisions, even small factors can tip the scale.
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🎭 Sometimes, We Wish We Could Change Our Vote
I have a friend who voted for the SAG Awards recently.
📌 A few days later, she regretted one of her choices.
📌 But it was too late—the vote had been cast.
📌 And honestly? That happens in Oscar voting, too.
It’s not an exact science.
So, Oscar nominees:
✨ Enjoy the ride.
✨ Have fun with the experience.
✨ Remember—the nomination itself is the win.
Because at the end of the day, no statue determines your impact as an artist.
🎯 Final Takeaways: Why the Oscar Nomination Is the Real Win
✅ Winning an Oscar is great—but the nomination itself is the victory.
✅ Oscar voting isn’t just objective—it’s deeply subjective.
✅ Sometimes, deciding between nominees is like comparing different flavors of excellence.
💡 What’s your favorite Oscar moment—whether you won, lost, or just watched in awe?
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