Ever wondered what an invitation to the Oscars looks like? Well, here you go. (Black tie — thanks for clearing that up!) Speaking of, who’s actually in the Academy, anyhow?
Much like getting a good table at Madeo’s or decent seats at a Lakers game, getting a membership invite to the Academy — and thus being eligible to cast an Oscars vote — is game of notoriety and waiting. Spots become available every year, and the Academy often suggests to various departments that they invite more. Last year, the Academy made room for 166 new members; 134 of those members were categorized as artists and executives. So who were 2009’s chosen ones?
Actors: Casey Affleck, Emily Blunt, Michael Cera, Viola Davis, James Franco, Brendan Gleeson, Anne Hathaway, Taraji P. Henson, Emile Hirsch, Hugh Jackman, Melissa Leo, Jane Lynch, Eddie Marsan, James McAvoy, Seth Rogen, Paul Rudd, Amy Ryan, Michael Shannon, Michelle Williams, Jeffrey Wright
Animators: J.J. Blumenkranz, Konstantin Bronzit, Kendal Cronkhite, Rodolphe Guenoden, Byron Howard, Kunio Kato, Doug Sweetland, Chris Williams
Art Directors: Andrew Ackland-Snow
At-Large: Matthew D. Loeb, Redmond Morris
Casting Directors: John Papsidera, Bernie Telsey
Cinematographers: Russ T. Alsobrook, Anthony Dod Mantle, Henner Hofmann, Claudio Miranda, Rodney Taylor, Mandy Walker
Costume Designers: Deborah Hopper, Louise Mingenbach, Michael O’Connor, Michael Wilkinson
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