Discover UNCSA's impact on the 2024 Golden Globe wins
The Golden Globes are regarded as one of the most prestigious and anticipated awards ceremonies in the entertainment industry, honoring the talents that captivate audiences worldwide. With its rich history dating back to 1944, the Golden Globes have become a symbol of recognition for exceptional performances, groundbreaking narratives and the relentless pursuit of artistic innovation.
With nominations for the epic biographical drama “Oppenheimer,” American Western crime drama “Killers of the Flower Moon,” fantasy comedy “Barbie” and science fantasy comedy “Poor Things,” storytelling took center stage in the 2024 Golden Globes. And UNCSA made a strong appearance in the night's award-winning films and shows.
Here's a list of all the 2024 Golden Globe-winning productions with UNCSA connections — in alphabetical order.
Barbie
“Barbie” won the Golden Globe for cinematic and box office achievement and best original song - motion picture. The film follows Stereotypical Barbie as she experiences a full-on existential crisis and embarks on a journey of self-discovery.
School of Filmmaking alumnus Tom Klane (B.F.A. '18) served as a dailies colorist/technician: company 3 for the film. Klane’s recent work includes fellow Golden Globe-nominated film "Killers of the Flower Moon" and the 2021 superhero film "The Suicide Squad."
Beef
"Beef" won the Golden Globe for best performance by a female actor in a limited series, anthology series, or motion picture made for television; best performance by a male actor in a limited series, anthology series, or motion picture made for television; and best television limited series, anthology series, or motion picture make for television. The mini-series follows Danny Cho and Amy Lau, two strangers whose involvement in a road rage incident escalates into a prolonged feud.
School of Filmmaking Screenwriting alumnus Alex Bickel (B.F.A. '04) served as a colorist for the film. Bickel’s recent work includes the 2023 documentary concert film "Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé" and the 2022 psychological thriller "Don't Worry Darling." School of Drama alumnus Timothy Eulich (B.F.A. '03) served as a stunt coordinator for the series. Eulich's stunt work is also featured in the 2023 Oscar-winning films "Everything, Everywhere, All at Once” and the superhero film "Spider-Man: No Way Home."
Killers of the Flower Moon
"Killers of the Flower Moon" won the Golden Globe for best performance by a female actor in a motion picture - drama. Based on David Grann’s 2017 best-selling novel, the film delves into the harrowing events surrounding the murders of numerous Osage Nation members in 1920s Oklahoma, which came to be known as the Reign of Terror.
Several alumni have connections to the film, including School of Drama alumnus Michael Abbott Jr. (B.F.A. '00) who played Agent Frank Smith. School of Filmmaking alumni connections include Carl Counts (B.F.A. '03) and Jenn Haire (B.F.A. '02) as additional production supervisors; Javed Noorullah (B.F.A.) as set decoration buyer; Tony Ziegler (B.F.A. '10) as lead person; Tyler Blythe (B.F.A. '11) as additional production sound mixer; Kevin Johnson (B.F.A. '13) as riging grip; Connor Sulivan (B.F.A. '16) as textile artist and Tom Klane (B.F.A. '18) as dailies colorist/technician: company 3. Additionally, School of Dance alumnus Richard Redlefsen (H.S. ‘86) served as as a prosthetic makeup artist and School of Design and Production alumni involved in the film include Jennifer Mullins (B.F.A. '18) as an uncredited hair stylist and Frank Kern (B.F.A. '06) as foley supervisor: C5, Inc.
Oppenheimer
"Oppenheimer" won the Golden Globe for best performance by a male actor in a supporting role in any motion picture, best original score - motion picture, best motion picture - drama, best director - motion picture and best performance by a male actor in a motion picture - drama. The film, based on the true story of theoretical physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer, focuses on the titular character's experience during World War II. During that time, Oppenheimer served as the director of the Manhattan Project's Los Alamos Laboratory, where the first nuclear weapons were developed.
Several alumni have connections to the film, including School of Drama alumni Dylan Arnold (B.F.A. '16), who portrayed Frank Oppenheimer; Dane DeHaan (B.F.A.' 08), who portrayed Kenneth Nichols; and Steve Coulter (B.F.A. '81), who portrayed James Conant. School of Design and Production Wig & Makeup Design alumna Ashley Ray Callahan (B.F.A. '12) served as an additional hair stylist on the film.
Additionally, thanks to their experience working with the Film Archives, two staff members and eight alumni served as 70 mm projectionists for "Oppenheimer." School of Filmmaking alumni Jesse Price, Adam Witmer, Jonathan Foster, Christopher Schneider, Lucas Taylor, Noelle Aleman, Scott DuVall and Jason Garnett and staff members Matt Jones and Eric Self served as projectionists for the film.
Poor Things
"Poor Things" won the Golden Globe for best motion picture - musical or comedy and best performance by a female actor in a motion picture - musical or comedy. The film follows the fantastical evolution of Bella Baxter — a young woman brought back to life by the brilliant and unorthodox scientist — Dr. Godwin Baxter.
Margaret Qualley, who attended the School of Dance's High School Ballet program, plays Felicity in the film.
Succession
Along with taking home the coveted award of best television series - drama, three "Succession" actors also took home awards, including Sarah Snook who won best performance by a female actor in a television series – drama, Matthew Macfadyen who won best performance by a male actor in a supporting role on television and Kieran Culkin who won best performance by a male actor in a television series – drama. The series is a satirical comedy-drama following a family who owns one of the largest media and entertainment conglomerates in the world.
Jane Rizzo (B.F.A. Film ’98) served as an editor for several episodes throughout the series' four seasons.
Honorable Mentions
Barry
"Barry" was nominated for best performance by a male actor in a television series - musical or comedy and best television series - musical or comedy at the Golden Globe. The series follows Barry Berkman, played by Bill Hader — a disillusioned former Marine turned low-rent hitman. Barry travels to Los Angeles to carry out a hit but ends up getting involved in the local theater scene.
School of Filmmaking alumnus Michael Brake (B.F.A. '97) worked in the music department for the series and was previously nominated for outstanding sound editing for a comedy or drama series (half-hour) and animation for the "starting now" episode in season three of "Barry." Brake's recent work includes the 2021 American documentary film "Billie Eilish: The World's a Little Blurry" and the comedy crime television series "The Righteous Gemstones," which was created by fellow UNCSA alumnus Danny McBride.
Daisy Jones and the Six
“Daisy Jones and the Six” was nominated for best performance by a female actor in a limited series, anthology series, or a motion picture made for television, best performance by a male actor in a limited series, anthology series, or a motion picture made for television and best limited series, anthology series, or a motion picture made for television at the Golden Globes. Based on Taylor Jenkins Reid's best-selling novel, the limited series details the rise and fall of a fictional '70s rock band and its enigmatic frontwoman, Daisy Jones.
School of Filmmaking alumna Tyler Cook (B.F.A. ‘08) served as an editor on the limited series. Cook’s editing work can also be seen in the American comedy-drama series “GLOW” and the American family tragicomedy series “Kidding.”
Hunter Schafer presents an award
During the ceremony, 2017 High School Design and Production Visual Arts alumna Hunter Schafer presented the Golden Globe award for best male actor - limited/anthology series or TV movie. In the prequel to the popular dystopian trilogy “The Hunger Games,” Schafer plays Tigris Snow, cousin to the main character Coriolanus Snow, who goes on to become the lead antagonist, President Snow.
Discover all the UNCSA connections to "The Hunger Games" universe.
Only Murders in the Building
"Only Murders in the Building" was nominated for best performance by a female actor in a supporting role on television, best performance by a female actor in a television series - musical or comedy, best performance by a male actor in a television series - musical or comedy and best television series - musical or comedy at the Golden Globes. The mini-series follows three characters — Charles, Oliver and Mabel — united by their passion for true crime. As they investigate murders close to home, the trio unravels complex secrets and confronts lies within the exclusive Upper West Side community.
Several alumni have connections to the series, including School of Drama alumni Wesley Taylor (B.F.A. '08) who played Clifford DeMeo in season 3; Samuel Farnsworth (B.F.A. ‘18) who portrayed young Martin Short in season 2; Tiffany Little Canfield (Drama '00) who served as the casting director for season 1 and Quincy Dunn-Baker (B.F.A. '05) who played Kev in season 1. Design and Production alumna Juli Reed (M.F.A. ‘21) served as an art department production assistant in season 1. Filmmaking alumna Patricio Camara Rubio (B.F.A. '20) served as a production assistant and Meryl Streep’s assistant in season 3.
Past Lives
"Past Lives" was nominated for best screenplay - motion picture, best director - motion picture, best motion picture - non-English language, best performance by a female actor in a motion picture - drama and best motion picture - drama at the Golden Globes. The film follows two childhood friends, Nora and Hae, who are separated after Nora's family emigrates from South Korea. Twenty years later, the friends are reunited for one fateful week as they confront notions of destiny, love and the choices that make a life. The plot is semi-autobiographical and inspired by real events from writer and director Celine Song's life.
School of Filmmaking Cinematography alumnus Conor Murdock (B.F.A. '20) served as an electrician on the film. Murdock's recent work includes being a gaffer on fellow Golden Globe-nominated film "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" and the 2022 American comedy horror film "Bodies, Bodies, Bodies." Sui Wonders and School of Drama alumnus Isaac Powell are the unseen couple observing three people – Nora (Greta Lee), Hae Sung (Teo Yoo), and Arthur (John Magaro) – at the beginning of the film.
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
"Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" was nominated for cinematic and box office achievement, best motion picture - animated and best original score - motion picture at the Golden Globes. The film follows Miles Morales as he ventures across the multiverse, where he encounters a team of Spider-People charged with protecting its existence.
School of Filmmaking Cinematography alumnus Conor Murdock (B.F.A. '20) served as a gaffer on the film. Murdock's recent work includes being an electrician on fellow Golden Globe-nominated film "Past Lives" and the 2022 American comedy horror film "Bodies, Bodies, Bodies."
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January 08, 2024