The Los Angeles Film School Alumni Shine With 30 Oscar Nominations Across 9 Films
Congrats to the talented Alumni who worked on Oscar-nominated films
We’re excited to share that 10 alumni worked on nine different productions that received 30 Academy Award nominations! This includes 4 of the Best Picture nominations: A Complete Unknown, Dune: Part Two, Nickel Boys, and Wicked.
We couldn’t be more proud of our alumni who contributed to the productions nominated for Academy Awards! Ten alumni have been credited with work on nine remarkable films that collectively earned 30 Oscar nominations in films including “Wicked,” ”Dune: Part Two,” ”A Complete Unknown,” “Nickel Boys,” “Inside Out 2,” “Alien: Romulus,” “Better Man,” “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,” and “The Six Triple Eight.”
The 97th Academy Awards will air on ABC and Hulu LIVE on Sunday, March 2, 2025. Congrats to all the alumni from The L.A. Film School who contributed their talents to Oscar-nominated productions!
The full list of nominated productions and the L.A. Film School alumni who worked on them are below:
Wicked
Mikaela Padilla (Audio Production 2022) is credited as a Foley Mixer on Wicked, which earned 10 nominations including Best Picture, Best Sound, and Best Editing. Mikaela also worked on Mufasa: The Lion King and Sonic the Hedgehog 3 this year.
Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown
Alec Nickel (Film 2014) served as B Camera Second Assistant on the Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown, which earned 8 nominations including “Best Picture,” “Best Director,” and “Best Sound.” This year, Alec also worked on Babygirl, Wolfs, and Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire.
Dune Part Two
Dominic Koletes (Film 2004) and Jason Beale (Film 2002) both served as post-production executives on the film, which is nominated for five awards including “Best Picture,” “Best Cinematography,” and “Best Visual Effects.”
Nickel Boys
Devin Stovall (Recording Arts 2019) was a Stunt Performer on Nickel Boys, which is nominated for “Best Picture” and “Best Adapted Screenplay.” He also is credited on Red One and Bad Boys: Ride or Die.
Inside Out 2
Danielle Adams (Recording Arts 2015) served as an Additional Re-Recording Mixer on Inside Out 2, which is nominated for “Best Animated Feature Film.” Other major titles she worked on this year include Deadpool & Wolverine and Here.
Alien: Romulus
Derek Thomason (Film 2011) was a Production Assistant on Alien: Romulus, which is nominated for “Best Visual Effects.” In previous years, he also worked in the same role on Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, Spider-Man: Homecoming, and Deadpool: No Good Deed.
Better Man
Maurice Vy (Film 2009) served as a Video-Assist Operator on Better Man, which is nominated for “Best Visual Effects.” Previously, he worked for the Hong Kong unit of films like Geostorm and Ghost in the Shell.
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
Nathan Runyan (Film 2022) served as a VFX / Mocap Coordinator on Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, which is nominated for “Best Visual Effects.” Nathan has several big credits coming up later this year, including Mission Impossible – The Final Reckoning and A Minecraft Movie.
The Six Triple Eight
Eugene Coty (Film 2004) worked as a Medic on The Six Triple Eight, which earned a nomination for “Best Original Song.” In addition to his work as an EMT / paramedic, he has also served as a Camera Operator and Director of Photography on many productions.
The Los Angeles Film School takes immense pride in the achievements of its alumni, whose continued dedication, talent, and creativity continue to shape the industry through each of their individual contributions.