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Why Producers David Oyelowo, Jeremy Dawson and One ‘Spider-Verse’ Director Are Not Official Oscar Nominees


Why did the Oscars leave off one "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" director, David Oyelowo and Jeremy Dawson from nominations.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has designated categories to recognize the achievements of artists working on animation, documentary features, and shorts, an opportunity to be rewarded. Subsequently, that left the group to make the painful decision to theoretically say: “Despite your endless passion for this artistic and successful vision, your contributions will not be recognized in the eyes of the Academy.” There are also three credited producers for another live action short, “The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar” — Jeremy Dawson, Steven Rales and director Wes Anderson.

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