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Waiting for Oscar: How Florida State alum Barry Jenkins and his ‘FSU family’ make movie magic

Published: February 21, 2019 | 11:00 am | Posted in: Arts & Humanities

In 2017, Barry Jenkins thrilled students and staff with his visit to Florida State after winning an Oscar for his film "Moonlight." Jenkins is nominated again for an Academy Award at the 91st Oscars this Sunday.

Something good happens every time Oscar winner and Florida State University graduate Barry Jenkins puts his FSU filmmaking band back together. The talented film school graduates from the class of 2003 have created another masterful movie, “If Beale Street Could Talk.” The critically acclaimed film is nominated for three Oscars at the 91st Academy Awards […]

FSU rolls out the red carpet for Oscar-winning alumnus Barry Jenkins

Published: April 3, 2017 | 10:10 am | Posted in: Arts & Humanities

Barry Jenkins and President John Thrasher, March 31, 2017.

Florida State University rolled out the red carpet for Barry Jenkins’ triumphant return to his alma mater capped off with a sold-out crowd at Ruby Diamond Concert Hall March 31. Tickets to Friday’s screening of Jenkins’ Oscar-winning film “Moonlight” had sold out in less than two hours. The event was hosted by the Florida State […]

Oscar nominees: FSU film school is nation’s ‘hidden secret’

Published: February 22, 2017 | 4:58 pm | Posted in: Arts & Humanities

Joi McMillon and Nat Sanders are nominated for an Oscar in film editing for "Moonlight."

Oscar nominees and Florida State University graduates Joi McMillon and Nat Sanders find themselves in unfamiliar territory lately, launched there by the exhilarating ride of their Oscar-nominated film “Moonlight.” For years, McMillon and Sanders — nominated for an Academy Award in film editing — have comfortably worked behind the scenes often in tight editing rooms, […]

‘Lens of time’ magnifies FSU experience for Oscar-nominated cinematographer

Published: February 21, 2017 | 3:10 pm | Posted in: Arts & Humanities

Cinematographer James Laxton squeezes his camera gear into the backseat of a vintage Chevy Impala to film scenes for the Oscar-nominated film "Moonlight." Laxton is up for an Oscar in cinematography for his work on the film.

Oscar nominee and Florida State University alumnus James Laxton is coming off the best professional experience of his life on the film “Moonlight,” which is nominated for eight Academy Awards — including Best Picture. Laxton earned an Oscar nomination for cinematography on the film and now, days before the 89th Academy Awards on Feb. 26, […]

Oscar nominee Barry Jenkins’ road to success started at Florida State

Published: February 20, 2017 | 11:42 am | Posted in: Arts & Humanities

** FEB. 26 UPDATE: In a very confusing and crazy conclusion to the 89th annual Academy Awards, “La La Land” was initially named Best Picture. But after members of that film came onstage and delivered speeches, they were told the announcement was a mistake and the real winner of the top award at the Oscars […]

FSU film school alums earn awards, acclaim with ‘Moonlight’

Published: January 6, 2017 | 9:51 am | Posted in: Arts & Humanities

UPDATE: Florida State graduates Barry Jenkins, Adele Romanski, James Laxton, Andrew Hevia, Nat Sanders and Joi McMillon won the Golden Globe Award for best motion picture (drama) with their film “Moonlight” on Sunday night, Jan 8. Congratulations! Barry Jenkins was a junior at Florida State University in 2000 when he walked by Doak Campbell […]

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