SCAD Shines at 2023 Oscars
Over 150 SCAD Alumni Contribute to Academy Award®-Nominated Films
SAVANNAH, GA – The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) is proud to announce the contributions of over 150 alumni who have contributed their talents to films nominated for the 95th Academy Awards®. This year, SCAD alumni contributed to a total of 18 films that received nominations from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
These talented SCAD Bees represent a variety of top-ranked degree programs, including animation, visual effects, film and television, production design, sound design, dramatic writing, sequential art, illustration, architecture, interactive design and game development, fashion, painting, photography, and furniture design. Thirty alumni who worked on 2023 nominated films also contributed to 2022 Oscar-nominated films.
Six SCAD alumni contributed to best picture nominee Everything Everywhere All at Once. Art director Amelia Brooke (B.F.A., film and television, 2008) created the look of the film, which is nominated for 11 Oscars including best picture, costume design, directing, film editing, original score, original song, and screenplay. Five sound design alumni also worked on the film, testament to the fact that SCAD is the only university to both offer undergraduate and graduate degree programs in sound design.
"I am thrilled to see this year's incredible roster of talented alumni who are continuing to be a force in Hollywood, contributing to the biggest movies of the year," said Andra Reeve-Rabb, dean of the SCAD School of Film and Acting. "Our alumni are able to transition from the classroom to professional productions seamlessly, thanks to our cutting-edge filmmaking facilities, state of the art software and equipment, and mentorship by Oscar-winning professors. At SCAD our superpower is collaboration—our filmmakers work side-by-side with visual effects artists, animators join forces with sound designers. That collaboration doesn't end at graduation—many of my former students are collaborating on extraordinary films that entertain and impact audiences across the world."
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, nominated for best visual effects, makeup and hairstyling, and costume design includes 29 SCAD alumni credits, including lead visual effects artist Adam Wagner (M.F.A., film and television, 2018) and speciality costume fabricator Lindsay Hamilton (B.F.A., fashion, 2013). Avatar: The Way of Water, nominated for best picture, sound, visual effects, and production design, includes 22 SCAD alumni credits, including visual effects supervisor Austin Bonang (B.F.A., computer art, 2005) and senior compositor Brittany Piacente (B.F.A., animation, 2012).
Notably, SCAD alumni worked on all five films nominated for best animated feature: Turning Red, Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio, Marcel the Shell with Shoes On, The Sea Beast, and Puss in Boots: The Last Wish.
"From visual effects to costume design, SCAD alumni are always at the forefront of creative practice, working together to create ground-breaking cinematic experiences for audiences around the world," said Danyl Bartlett, dean of the School of Animation and Motion. "These nominations are testament to their hard work, and to the guidance and exceptional learning experiences provided by SCAD faculty. It is a joy to see SCAD alumni receive recognition from the Academy."
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About SCAD: The University for Creative Careers
The Savannah College of Art and Design is a private, nonprofit, accredited university offering more than 100 academic degree programs in more than 40 majors across its locations in Atlanta and Savannah, Georgia; Berlin, Germany, Lacoste, France; and online via SCAD eLearning. SCAD enrolls more than 15,000 undergraduate and graduate students from more than 115 countries. The innovative SCAD curriculum is enhanced by advanced, professional-level technology, equipment, and learning resources, as well as opportunities for internships, professional certifications and collaborative projects with corporate partners.
In 2019, the prestigious Red Dot Design Rankings placed SCAD as the No. 1 university in the U.S. and in the top two universities in the Americas and Europe for the third consecutive year. In 2019, The Rookies ranked SCAD as the Best 3D Motion Graphics school for the fourth consecutive year. Career preparation is wove into every fiber of the university, resulting in a superior alumni employment rate. According to recent studies, 99 percent of 2017 and 2018 SCAD graduates were employed, pursuing further education, or both within 10 months of graduation. In 2022 Red Dot Design Ranked SCAD as the number one design university for the sixth year in a row.
About the SCAD School of Film and Acting
With resources that rival Hollywood studios, award-winning professors, stunning locations, a professionally run casting office, and stellar film and television festivals, the SCAD School of Film and Acting is the ideal place to launch into the film and television industry. The SCAD film and television, performing arts, production design, and sound design programs prepare students to command roles onstage and on screen through films, live performances, TV sitcoms, dramatic series, music videos, commercials, and more.
About the SCAD School of Animation and Motion
SCAD School of Animation and Motion students deliver captivating moments across multiple platforms. From illuminating fantastical realms and characters to expertly integrating motion media in virtual studio environments and public spaces, students develop the acumen, creativity, and dexterity necessary to launch their creative careers.