Oscars 2019: Bollywood cinematographers, film editors criticise Academy's decision to omit four categories from telecast
6 years, 1 month ago

Oscars 2019: Bollywood cinematographers, film editors criticise Academy's decision to omit four categories from telecast

Firstpost  

The Academy’s decision to present four technical awards during the commercial breaks of this year’s broadcast of the Oscars ceremony has drawn the ire of many on social media, including those from the film industry. Many established directors, cinematographers and film editors have even signed an open letter in response to the Academy’s controversial plan. National Award-winning film editor Namrata Rao echoed del Toro’s sentiment, saying: “I don’t understand it at all because I feel that editing and cinematography are at the heart of the craft itself. Ace cinematographer Anil Mehta said, “I always felt that awards functions were tailored as TV shows and showed scant regard for the ’non glamorous’ categories.

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