“What an incredible journey it has been since the moment we first saw ‘CODA’ to today’s historic recognition from the Academy,” said Jamie Erlicht, Apple’s head of Worldwide Video. It has been so rewarding to share this life-affirming, vibrant story, which reminds us of the power of film to bring the world together.” “We join our teams all over the world in celebrating Siân, Troy, the producers, and the entire cast and crew for bringing such a powerful representation of the Deaf community to audiences, and breaking so many barriers in the process. “On behalf of everyone at Apple, we are so grateful to the Academy for the honors bestowed on ‘CODA’ this evening,” said Zack Van Amburg, Apple’s head of Worldwide Video. “CODA” is the first motion picture starring a predominantly Deaf cast in leading roles to win Best Picture Troy Kotsur is the first Deaf male actor to win Best Supporting Actor and writer-director Siân Heder earned her first-ever Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay.
The winners were revealed this evening at the 94th Annual Academy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles. “CODA” becomes the first film with a predominantly Deaf cast to win Best Picture, star Troy Kotsur is the first Deaf male actor to win an Oscar, Siân Heder wins Best Adapted Screenplay, and Apple becomes the first streaming service honored with Best Picture at the Academy AwardsĬupertino, california Apple tonight made history after “CODA” landed three Academy Awards from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, with wins for Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor for Troy Kotsur, and Best Adapted Screenplay for Siân Heder.
Apple’s “CODA” wins historic Oscar for Best Picture at the Academy Awards
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