Roger Deakins could be the winner of the Artisans Oscars Race with John Williams, Ruth E. Carter and John Williams

Oscar season is well underway, following the Venice, Telluride, and Toronto film festivals. Buzz is building for the latest offerings by marquee filmmakers like Steven Spielberg and Darren Aronofsky.
Sarah Polley and Alejandro G. Iñárritu. Behind the scenes, you will find leading artisans who are also recognized for their work with high-profile contenders. These names are as well-known within the film community as the directors and A-listers they collaborate with.

Here are some titans of the crafts who could add a nomination and even an Oscar win to their résumés when the Academy Awards are dispensed in March.

Catherine Martin
Production designer
“Elvis”

Martin works both in costume design as well as production design. Baz Luhrmann, Martin’s husband, is on the team. “Elvis,” she recreated the iconic American world of the King — Beale Street in Memphis, Presley’s Graceland mansion and Las Vegas — on soundstages in Australia. While audiences buzz about Austin Butler’s portrayal of Elvis, awards watchers have also had their eyes on Martin’s
This film’s production design.

Nominations for Oscar: 6
Wins: 4

Adrien Morot
Makeup
“The Whale”

Morot earned his sole Oscar nomination for 2010’s “Barney’s Version,”However, audiences are well-versed in his work with more credits than 138. People are talking about Brendan Fraser’s transformation in this season. “The Whale.”Character designer and prosthetics artist, Fraser was responsible to create 3D scans and render a mold. This required him to sit in the makeup chair for hours. But it looks like Fraser won’t be t he only one riding the Brenaissance train this awards season.

Oscar nominations 1
No wins so far

Roger Deakins
Cinematographer
“Empire of Light”

Deakins was nominated 14 times for Oscars before the respected cinematographer won in 2018. “Blade Runner 2049”And he won again in 2020. “1917.”Denis Villeneuve, Sam Mendes and Deakins rely on Deakins as their cinematographer of choice. For this season, he will be reunited with Mendes. “Empire of Light.”The film’s ode to cinemas has a beautiful lighting scheme that highlights Olivia Colman’s acting.

Oscar nominations: 15.
Wins: 2

Ruth E. Carter
Costume designer
“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”

In 2019, Carter became Oscar history when she became the first African American woman ever to win the Oscar.
costume design award, for “Black Panther.”Her highly anticipated sequel is due out in November. Look for elaborate costumes for Queens and Warriors of Wakanda and jewels. Her designs
It will celebrate African history and showcase power as well as futuristic innovation.

Oscar nominations 3
Wins: 1

John Williams
Composer
“The Fabelmans”

Williams became a front-runner as soon as the trailer was released for Steven Spielberg’s semiautobiographical film, about an aspiring young filmmaker and his family. He has won five Oscar statuettes already and his latest collaboration with Spielberg features the lush, orchestral sounds that have helped him rise to the top for many decades.

Oscar nominations: 52
Wins: 5