Metro Manila, Philippines — Musicals Emilia Pérez and Wicked emerged as frontrunners in the 10-category shortlists released by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, spanning categories such as documentary, international feature, best song, and score.
Netflix’s Emilia Pérez secured multiple nominations, including Best International Feature, Original Score, and two Original Songs: “Mi Camino” and “El Mal,” performed by Zoe Saldaña. The film also earned nods in Sound and Makeup and Hairstyling categories, solidifying its position as a strong contender.
Meanwhile, Wicked, starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, garnered nominations for Makeup and Hairstyling, Original Score, Sound, and Visual Effects, demonstrating its wide appeal across technical and artistic categories.
However, the Philippines’ official entry, And So It Begins, which followed the campaign of former Vice President Leni Robredo, failed to make the cut for Best International Feature Film.
Here’s the full list of shortlisted nominees across major categories:
DOCUMENTARY FEATURE FILM
The Bibi FilesBlack Box DiariesDahomeyDaughtersEnoFridaHollywoodgateNo Other LandPorcelain WarQueendomThe Remarkable Life of IbelinSoundtrack to a Coup d’ÉtatSugarcaneUnionWill & Harper
DOCUMENTARY SHORT FILM
Chasing RooDeath by NumbersEternal FatherI Am Ready, WardenIncidentInstruments of a Beating HeartKeeperMakayla’s Voice: A Letter to the WorldOnce Upon a Time in UkraineThe Only Girl in the OrchestraPlanetwalkerThe QuiltersSeat 31: Zooey ZephyrA Swim LessonUntil He’s Back
INTERNATIONAL FEATURE FILM
Brazil: I’m Still HereCanada: Universal LanguageCzech Republic: WavesDenmark: The Girl with the NeedleFrance: Emilia PérezGermany: The Seed of the Sacred FigIceland: TouchIreland: KneecapItaly: VermiglioLatvia: FlowNorway: ArmandPalestine: From Ground ZeroSenegal: DahomeyThailand: How to Make Millions Before Grandma DiesUnited Kingdom: Santosh
MAKEUP AND HAIRSTYLING
The ApprenticeBeetlejuice BeetlejuiceA Different ManDune: Part TwoEmilia PérezMariaNosferatuThe SubstanceWaltzing with BrandoWicked
MUSIC (ORIGINAL SCORE)
Alien: RomulusBabygirlBeetlejuice BeetlejuiceBlink TwiceBlitzThe BrutalistChallengersConclaveEmilia PérezThe Fire InsideGladiator IIHorizon: An American Saga Chapter 1Inside Out 2NosferatuThe Room Next DoorSing SingThe Six Triple EightWickedThe Wild RobotYoung Woman and the Sea
MUSIC (ORIGINAL SONG)
“Forbidden Road” from Better Man“Winter Coat” from Blitz“Compress/Repress” from Challengers“Never Too Late” from Elton John: Never Too Late“El Mal” from Emilia Pérez“Mi Camino” from Emilia Pérez“Sick In The Head” from Kneecap“Beyond” from Moana 2“Tell Me It’s You” from Mufasa: The Lion King“Piece By Piece” from Piece by Piece“Like A Bird” from Sing Sing“The Journey” from The Six Triple Eight“Out Of Oklahoma” from Twisters“Kiss The Sky” from The Wild Robot“Harper And Will Go West” from Will & Harper
ANIMATED SHORT FILM
Au Revoir Mon MondeA Bear Named WojtekBeautiful MenBottle GeorgeA Crab in the PoolIn the Shadow of the CypressMagic CandiesMaybe ElephantsMeOrigamiPercebesThe 21Wander to WonderThe Wild-Tempered ClavierYuck!
LIVE ACTION SHORT FILM
AnujaClodaghThe CompatriotCrustDovecoteEdge of SpaceThe Ice Cream ManI’m Not a RobotThe Last RangerA LienThe Man Who Could Not Remain SilentThe MasterpieceAn Orange from JaffaParis 70Room Taken
SOUND
Alien: RomulusBlitzA Complete UnknownDeadpool & WolverineDune: Part TwoEmilia PérezGladiator IIJoker: Folie à DeuxWickedThe Wild Robot
VISUAL EFFECTS
Alien: RomulusBetter ManCivil WarDeadpool & WolverineDune: Part TwoGladiator IIKingdom of the Planet of the ApesMufasa: The Lion King
