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January 14, 2016Commissioner Zemsky Contgratulates New York’s 2016 Oscar Nominees
Empire State Development President, CEO and Commissioner Howard Zemsky congratulated the films that were either produced or posted in New York and received 20 nominations for the 88th Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences awards. The New York productions earning nominations generated more than an estimated $31.9 million in spending in the state and nearly 1,700 new hires.
“Today, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recognized great movies that filmed or posted in New York State and have entertained audiences both here and abroad,” said Commissioner Zemsky. “The film and television industry is thriving more so today than at any other time in its history, thanks to Governor Cuomo’s efforts to strengthen and enhance the Film Production Tax Credit Program. New York is now the top choice for production and post-production projects from around the world, which are drawn by the talent, resources, locations and diverse communities that we offer here in the Empire State.”
The State’s Film Production and Post-Production Tax Credit program has attracted more than 1,000 projects to the state since 2011, which have contributed billions of dollars to New York’s economy, while creating and sustaining thousands of jobs for New Yorkers. The tax credit is consistently cited as a leading factor in the decision to film and produce in New York.
A complete list of the 88th Annual Oscars Nominations that participated in the New York Film Tax Credit program follows:
Best Picture
Bridge of Spies, Steven Spielberg, Marc Platt and Kristie Macosko Krieger, Producers
Spotlight, Michael Sugar, Steve Golin, Nicole Rocklin and Blye Pagon Faust, Producers*
Performance by an actress in a leading role
Cate Blanchett, Carol*
Jennifer Lawrence, Joy*
Best director
Tom McCarthy, Spotlight*
Performance by an actor in a supporting role
Mark Ruffalo, Spotlight*
Mark Rylance, The Bridge of Spies
Sylvester Stallone, Creed*
Performance by an actress in a supporting role
Rooney Mara, Carol*
Rachel McAdams, Spotlight*
Achievement in film editing
Spotlight, Tom McArdle*
Achievement in Cinematography
Carol, Edward Lachman*
Achievement in Costume Design
Carol, Sandy Powell*
Achievement in music written for motion pictures (Original score)
Bridge of Spies, Thomas Newman
Carol, Carter Burwell*
Achievement in production design
Bridge of Spies, Adam Stockhausen; Set Decoration: Rena DeAngelo and Bernhard Henrich
Achievement in sound mixing
Bridge of Spies, Andy Nelson, Gary Rydstrom and Drew Kunin
Adapted screenplay
Carol, Screenplay by Phyllis Nagy*
Original screenplay
Bridge of Spies, Written by Matt Charman and Ethan Coen & Joel Coen
Spotlight, Written by Josh Singer & Tom McCarthy*
* Indicates this film participated in the New York State Post Production Tax Credit Program.
