Oscars 2011: Total Film's Picks
The team choose their favourites… can you do better?
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 )
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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 .
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 .
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 .
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 )
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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 .
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 )
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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 .
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 .
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 .
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 .
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 .
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 .
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 .
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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