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Oscars 2011: Total Film's Picks

Features
By Total Film published 25 February 2011

The team choose their favourites… can you do better?

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Aubrey Day - Editor-in-Chief

Aubrey Day - Editor-in-Chief

Actor in a Leading Role: Colin Firth ( The King's Speech )

Actor in a Supporting Role: Christian Bale ( The Fighter )

Actress in a Leading Role: Natalie Portman ( Black Swan )

Actress in a Supporting Role:
Hailee Steinfeld ( True Grit )

Animated Feature Film: Toy Story 3

Art Direction: Alice in Wonderland

Cinematography: True Grit

Costume Design: The King's Speech

Director: David Fincher ( The Social Network )

Documentary (Feature): Inside Job

Documentary (Short Subject): Strangers No More

Film Editing: The Social Network

Foreign Language Film: Incendies

Makeup: The Wolfman

Music (Original Score): The Social Network

Music (Original Song): If I Rise ( 127 Hours )

Best Picture:
The Social Network

Short Film (Animated): Day & Night

Short Film (Live Action):
Na Wewe

Sound Editing:
Inception

Sound Mixing: Inception

Visual Effects: Inception

Writing (Adapted Screenplay): Aaron Sorkin ( The Social Network )

Writing (Original Screenplay): David Seidler ( The King's Speech )

Think you can do better? You've seen our predictions, pick yours here .

Page 1 of 15
Page 1 of 15
Jamie Graham - Deputy Editor

Jamie Graham - Deputy Editor

Actor in a Leading Role: Colin Firth ( The King's Speech )

Actor in a Supporting Role: Christian Bale ( The Fighter )

Actress in a Leading Role: Natalie Portman ( Black Swan )

Actress in a Supporting Role:
Melissa Leo ( The Fighter )

Animated Feature Film: Toy Story 3

Art Direction: Alice in Wonderland

Cinematography: True Grit

Costume Design: Alice in Wonderland

Director: David Fincher ( The Social Network )

Documentary (Feature): Restrepo

Documentary (Short Subject): Killing in the Name

Film Editing: The Social Network

Foreign Language Film: Biutiful

Makeup: The Wolfman

Music (Original Score): The King's Speech

Music (Original Song): If I Rise ( 127 Hours )

Best Picture:
The King's Speech

Short Film (Animated): Day & Night

Short Film (Live Action):
Na Wewe

Sound Editing:
Inception

Sound Mixing: Inception

Visual Effects: Inception

Writing (Adapted Screenplay): Aaron Sorkin ( The Social Network )

Writing (Original Screenplay): David Seidler ( The King's Speech )

Think you can do better? You've seen our predictions, pick yours here .

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Page 2 of 15
Jane Crowther - Associate Editor (Features)

Jane Crowther - Associate Editor (Features)

Actor in a Leading Role: Colin Firth ( The King's Speech )

Actor in a Supporting Role: Christian Bale ( The Fighter )

Actress in a Leading Role: Natalie Portman ( Black Swan )

Actress in a Supporting Role:
Hailee Steinfeld ( True Grit )

Animated Feature Film: Toy Story 3

Art Direction: Alice in Wonderland

Cinematography: True Grit

Costume Design: The King's Speech

Director: David Fincher ( The Social Network )

Documentary (Feature): Inside Job

Documentary (Short Subject): Killing in the Name

Film Editing: The Social Network

Foreign Language Film: Biutiful

Makeup: The Wolfman

Music (Original Score): The King's Speech

Music (Original Song): If I Rise ( 127 Hours )

Best Picture:
The King's Speech

Short Film (Animated): Day & Night

Short Film (Live Action):
The Confession

Sound Editing:
Inception

Sound Mixing: Inception

Visual Effects: Inception

Writing (Adapted Screenplay): Aaron Sorkin ( The Social Network )

Writing (Original Screenplay): Christopher Nolan ( Inception )

Think you can do better? You've seen our predictions, pick yours here .

Page 3 of 15
Page 3 of 15
Matthew Leyland - Reviews Editor

Matthew Leyland - Reviews Editor

Actor in a Leading Role: Colin Firth ( The King's Speech )

Actor in a Supporting Role: Christian Bale ( The Fighter )

Actress in a Leading Role: Natalie Portman ( Black Swan )

Actress in a Supporting Role:
Melissa Leo ( The Fighter )

Animated Feature Film: Toy Story 3

Art Direction: Inception

Cinematography: True Grit

Costume Design: Alice in Wonderland

Director: David Fincher ( The Social Network )

Documentary (Feature): Inside Job

Documentary (Short Subject): Killing in the Name

Film Editing: The Social Network

Foreign Language Film: Biutiful

Makeup: The Way Back

Music (Original Score): Inception

Music (Original Song): I See the Light ( Tangled )

Best Picture:
The King's Speech

Short Film (Animated): Day & Night

Short Film (Live Action):
The Confession

Sound Editing:
Inception

Sound Mixing: The Social Network

Visual Effects: Inception

Writing (Adapted Screenplay): Joel Coen, Ethan Coen ( True Grit )

Writing (Original Screenplay): David Seidler ( The King's Speech )

Think you can do better? You've seen our predictions, pick yours here .

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Page 4 of 15
Rosie Fletcher - News Editor

Rosie Fletcher - News Editor

Actor in a Leading Role: Colin Firth ( The King's Speech )

Actor in a Supporting Role: Geoffrey Rush ( The King's Speech )

Actress in a Leading Role: Natalie Portman ( Black Swan )

Actress in a Supporting Role:
Hailee Steinfeld ( True Grit )

Animated Feature Film: Toy Story 3

Art Direction: Alice in Wonderland

Cinematography: Inception

Costume Design: The King's Speech

Director: David Fincher ( The Social Network )

Documentary (Feature): Waste Land

Documentary (Short Subject): Strangers No More

Film Editing: The Social Network

Foreign Language Film: Dogtooth

Makeup: The Way Back

Music (Original Score): The Social Network

Music (Original Song): If I Rise ( 127 Hours )

Best Picture:
The Social Network

Short Film (Animated): Day & Night

Short Film (Live Action):
The Confession

Sound Editing:
Inception

Sound Mixing: The Social Network

Visual Effects: Inception

Writing (Adapted Screenplay): Danny Boyle, Simon Beaufoy ( 127 Hours )

Writing (Original Screenplay): Lisa Cholodenko, Stuart Blumberg ( The Kids Are All Right )

Think you can do better? You've seen our predictions, pick yours here .

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Page 5 of 15
Kathryn Twyford - Production Editor

Kathryn Twyford - Production Editor

Actor in a Leading Role: Colin Firth ( The King's Speech )

Actor in a Supporting Role: Christian Bale ( The Fighter )

Actress in a Leading Role: Natalie Portman ( Black Swan )

Actress in a Supporting Role:
Melissa Leo ( The Fighter )

Animated Feature Film: Toy Story 3

Art Direction: Inception

Cinematography: True Grit

Costume Design: Alice in Wonderland

Director: David Fincher ( The Social Network )

Documentary (Feature): Exit Through the Gift Shop

Documentary (Short Subject): Strangers No More

Film Editing: 127 Hours

Foreign Language Film: Biutiful

Makeup: The Wolfman

Music (Original Score): The King's Speech

Music (Original Song): We Belong Together ( Toy Story 3 )

Best Picture:
The King's Speech

Short Film (Animated): The Gruffalo

Short Film (Live Action):
God of Love

Sound Editing:
Inception

Sound Mixing: The Social Network

Visual Effects: Inception

Writing (Adapted Screenplay): Aaron Sorkin ( The Social Network )

Writing (Original Screenplay): David Seidler ( The King's Speech )

Think you can do better? You've seen our predictions, pick yours here .

Page 6 of 15
Page 6 of 15
Richard Jordan - Production Assistant

Richard Jordan - Production Assistant

Actor in a Leading Role: Colin Firth ( The King's Speech )

Actor in a Supporting Role: Christian Bale ( The Fighter )

Actress in a Leading Role: Natalie Portman ( Black Swan )

Actress in a Supporting Role:
Jacki Weaver ( Animal Kingdom )

Animated Feature Film: Toy Story 3

Art Direction: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1

Cinematography: Inception

Costume Design: Alice in Wonderland

Director: Darren Aronofsky ( Black Swan )

Documentary (Feature): Inside Job

Documentary (Short Subject): Killing in the Name

Film Editing: The Social Network

Foreign Language Film: Biutiful

Makeup: The Wolfman

Music (Original Score): Inception

Music (Original Song): We Belong Together ( Toy Story 3 )

Best Picture:
Toy Story 3

Short Film (Animated): Day & Night

Short Film (Live Action):
God of Love

Sound Editing:
TRON: Legacy

Sound Mixing: The Social Network

Visual Effects: Inception

Writing (Adapted Screenplay): Michael Arndt, John Lasseter, Andrew Stanton, Lee Unkrich ( Toy Story 3 )

Writing (Original Screenplay): Christopher Nolan ( Inception )

Think you can do better? You've seen our predictions, pick yours here .

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Page 7 of 15
Steven Whitchurch - Art Director

Steven Whitchurch - Art Director

Actor in a Leading Role: Colin Firth ( The King's Speech )

Actor in a Supporting Role: Geoffrey Rush ( The King's Speech )

Actress in a Leading Role: Annette Bening ( The Kids Are All Right )

Actress in a Supporting Role:
Helena Bonham Carter ( The King's Speech )

Animated Feature Film: Toy Story 3

Art Direction: Inception

Cinematography: Black Swan

Costume Design: Alice in Wonderland

Director: David Fincher ( The Social Network )

Documentary (Feature): Exit Through the Gift Shop

Documentary (Short Subject): The Warriors of Qiugang

Film Editing: The Social Network

Foreign Language Film: Biutiful

Makeup: Barney's Version

Music (Original Score): The Social Network

Music (Original Song): We Belong Together ( Toy Story 3 )

Best Picture:
The Social Network

Short Film (Animated): The Gruffalo

Short Film (Live Action):
Wish 143

Sound Editing:
Toy Story 3

Sound Mixing: The Social Network

Visual Effects: Inception

Writing (Adapted Screenplay): Aaron Sorkin ( The Social Network )

Writing (Original Screenplay): Christopher Nolan ( Inception )

Think you can do better? You've seen our predictions, pick yours here .

Page 8 of 15
Page 8 of 15
Louise Brock - Designer

Louise Brock - Designer

Actor in a Leading Role: Colin Firth ( The King's Speech )

Actor in a Supporting Role: Geoffrey Rush ( The King's Speech )

Actress in a Leading Role: Natalie Portman ( Black Swan )

Actress in a Supporting Role:
Helena Bonham Carter ( The King's Speech )

Animated Feature Film: Toy Story 3

Art Direction: Inception

Cinematography: Black Swan

Costume Design: Alice in Wonderland

Director: Darren Aronofsky ( Black Swan )

Documentary (Feature): Exit Through the Gift Shop

Documentary (Short Subject): Killing in the Name

Film Editing: Black Swan

Foreign Language Film: Biutiful

Makeup: The Wolfman

Music (Original Score): Inception

Music (Original Song): We Belong Together ( Toy Story 3 )

Best Picture:
Black Swan

Short Film (Animated): Day & Night

Short Film (Live Action):
The Confession

Sound Editing:
Inception

Sound Mixing: The Social Network

Visual Effects: Inception

Writing (Adapted Screenplay): Joel Coen, Ethan Coen ( True Grit )

Writing (Original Screenplay): Christopher Nolan ( Inception )

Think you can do better? You've seen our predictions, pick yours here .

Page 9 of 15
Page 9 of 15
Andy Lowe - Digital Editor

Andy Lowe - Digital Editor

Actor in a Leading Role: Colin Firth ( The King's Speech )

Actor in a Supporting Role: Geoffrey Rush ( The King's Speech )

Actress in a Leading Role: Natalie Portman ( Black Swan )

Actress in a Supporting Role:
Hailee Steinfeld ( True Grit )

Animated Feature Film: Toy Story 3

Art Direction: Inception

Cinematography: True Grit

Costume Design: The King's Speech

Director: Tom Hooper ( The King's Speech )

Documentary (Feature): Exit Through the Gift Shop

Documentary (Short Subject): Poster Girl

Film Editing: 127 Hours

Foreign Language Film: Biutiful

Makeup: The Wolfman

Music (Original Score): The Social Network

Music (Original Song): I See the Light ( Tangled )

Best Picture:
The Social Network

Short Film (Animated): Let's Pollute

Short Film (Live Action):
The Crush

Sound Editing:
True Grit

Sound Mixing: The Social Network

Visual Effects: Inception

Writing (Adapted Screenplay): Aaron Sorkin ( The Social Network )

Writing (Original Screenplay): David Seidler ( The King's Speech )

Think you can do better? You've seen our predictions, pick yours here .

Page 10 of 15
Page 10 of 15
Sam Ashurst - Digital Deputy Editor

Sam Ashurst - Digital Deputy Editor

Actor in a Leading Role: Colin Firth ( The King's Speech )

Actor in a Supporting Role: Christian Bale ( The Fighter )

Actress in a Leading Role: Natalie Portman ( Black Swan )

Actress in a Supporting Role:
Hailee Steinfeld ( True Grit )

Animated Feature Film: Toy Story 3

Art Direction: Inception

Cinematography: True Grit

Costume Design: The King's Speech

Director: David Fincher ( The Social Network )

Documentary (Feature): Exit Through the Gift Shop

Documentary (Short Subject): Poster Girl

Film Editing: The Social Network

Foreign Language Film: Biutiful

Makeup: The Wolfman

Music (Original Score): The Social Network

Music (Original Song): We Belong Together ( Toy Story 3 )

Best Picture:
The Social Network

Short Film (Animated): Let's Pollute

Short Film (Live Action):
The Crush

Sound Editing:
True Grit

Sound Mixing: The Social Network

Visual Effects: Inception

Writing (Adapted Screenplay): Aaron Sorkin ( The Social Network )

Writing (Original Screenplay): David Seidler ( The King's Speech )

Think you can do better? You've seen our predictions, pick yours here .

Page 11 of 15
Page 11 of 15
Dan Goodswen - Digital Production Editor

Dan Goodswen - Digital Production Editor

Actor in a Leading Role: Colin Firth ( The King's Speech )

Actor in a Supporting Role: Christian Bale ( The Fighter )

Actress in a Leading Role: Natalie Portman ( Black Swan )

Actress in a Supporting Role:
Helena Bonham Carter ( The King's Speech )

Animated Feature Film: Toy Story 3

Art Direction: The King's Speech

Cinematography: The Social Network

Costume Design: The King's Speech

Director: David Fincher ( The Social Network )

Documentary (Feature): Exit Through the Gift Shop

Documentary (Short Subject): Killing in the Name

Film Editing: The Social Network

Foreign Language Film: Dogtooth

Makeup: The Wolfman

Music (Original Score): The Social Network

Music (Original Song): Coming Home ( Country Strong )

Best Picture:
The Social Network

Short Film (Animated): The Gruffalo

Short Film (Live Action):
The Confession

Sound Editing:
Inception

Sound Mixing: Inception

Visual Effects: Inception

Writing (Adapted Screenplay): Aaron Sorkin ( The Social Network )

Writing (Original Screenplay): Christopher Nolan ( Inception )

Think you can do better? You've seen our predictions, pick yours here .

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Page 12 of 15
Matt Maytum - Digital Contributor

Matt Maytum - Digital Contributor

Actor in a Leading Role: Colin Firth ( The King's Speech )

Actor in a Supporting Role: Christian Bale ( The Fighter )

Actress in a Leading Role: Natalie Portman ( Black Swan )

Actress in a Supporting Role:
Hailee Steinfeld ( True Grit )

Animated Feature Film: Toy Story 3

Art Direction: True Grit

Cinematography: True Grit

Costume Design: The King's Speech

Director: David Fincher ( The Social Network )

Documentary (Feature): Exit Through the Gift Shop

Documentary (Short Subject): Killing in the Name

Film Editing: The Social Network

Foreign Language Film: Biutiful

Makeup: Barney's Version

Music (Original Score): The Social Network

Music (Original Song): I See the Light ( Tangled )

Best Picture:
The Social Network

Short Film (Animated): Day & Night

Short Film (Live Action):
Na Wewe

Sound Editing:
Inception

Sound Mixing: Inception

Visual Effects: Inception

Writing (Adapted Screenplay): Aaron Sorkin ( The Social Network )

Writing (Original Screenplay): Lisa Cholodenko, Stuart Blumberg ( The Kids Are All Right )

Think you can do better? You've seen our predictions, pick yours here .

Page 13 of 15
Page 13 of 15
Josh Winning - Digital Contributor

Josh Winning - Digital Contributor

Actor in a Leading Role: Colin Firth ( The King's Speech )

Actor in a Supporting Role: Christian Bale ( The Fighter )

Actress in a Leading Role: Natalie Portman ( Black Swan )

Actress in a Supporting Role:
Jacki Weaver ( Animal Kingdom )

Animated Feature Film: Toy Story 3

Art Direction: Inception

Cinematography: True Grit

Costume Design: Alice in Wonderland

Director: Tom Hooper ( The King's Speech )

Documentary (Feature): Restrepo

Documentary (Short Subject): Strangers No More

Film Editing: 127 Hours

Foreign Language Film: Biutiful

Makeup: The Wolfman

Music (Original Score): The Social Network

Music (Original Song): If I Rise ( 127 Hours )

Best Picture:
The King's Speech

Short Film (Animated): Day & Night

Short Film (Live Action):
God of Love

Sound Editing:
True Grit

Sound Mixing: Inception

Visual Effects: Inception

Writing (Adapted Screenplay): Aaron Sorkin ( The Social Network )

Writing (Original Screenplay): David Seidler ( The King's Speech )

Think you can do better? You've seen our predictions, pick yours here .

Page 14 of 15
Page 14 of 15
George Wales - Digital Contributor

George Wales - Digital Contributor

Actor in a Leading Role: Colin Firth ( The King's Speech )

Actor in a Supporting Role: Christian Bale ( The Fighter )

Actress in a Leading Role: Michelle Williams ( Blue Valentine )

Actress in a Supporting Role:
Amy Adams ( The Fighter )

Animated Feature Film: Toy Story 3

Art Direction: Inception

Cinematography: Black Swan

Costume Design: The King's Speech

Director: David Fincher ( The Social Network )

Documentary (Feature): Inside Job

Documentary (Short Subject): Killing in the Name

Film Editing: Black Swan

Foreign Language Film: Dogtooth

Makeup: The Wolfman

Music (Original Score): Inception

Music (Original Song): We Belong Together ( Toy Story 3 )

Best Picture:
The Social Network

Short Film (Animated): The Gruffalo

Short Film (Live Action):
God of Love

Sound Editing:
Inception

Sound Mixing: Inception

Visual Effects: Inception

Writing (Adapted Screenplay): Aaron Sorkin ( The Social Network )

Writing (Original Screenplay): Scott Silver, Paul Tamasy, Eric Johnson, Keith Dorrington ( The Fighter )

Think you can do better? You've seen our predictions, pick yours here .

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Page 15 of 15
Total Film

The Total Film team are made up of the finest minds in all of film journalism. They are: Editor Jane Crowther, Deputy Editor Matt Maytum, Reviews Ed Matthew Leyland, News Editor Jordan Farley, and Online Editor Emily Murray. Expect exclusive news, reviews, features, and more from the team behind the smarter movie magazine. 

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