Armenian-American Producer Sev Ohanian Walks the Red Carpet as “Sinners” Makes Oscar History

Armenian-American film producer Sev Ohanian reached a historic moment in international cinema with his work on the film “Sinners.” The movie has become one of the most talked-about films of the year and earned a record number of nominations at the 98th Academy Awards.

Ohanian is the first Armenian-American producer ever nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards. He is also only the second Armenian producer overall to receive this recognition, following British-Armenian producer Tanya Seghatchian, who was nominated in 2022 for The Power of the Dog. The achievement is an important moment for Armenian representation in the global film industry.

“Sinners” has received 16 Academy Award nominations, setting a new record for the most nominations ever received by a single film in Oscar history. The previous record was 14 nominations, which had been held by All About Eve, Titanic, and La La Land. With nominations across many major categories, the film has become one of the defining cinematic works of the year.

The film was produced by Sev Ohanian, Ryan Coogler, and Zinzi Coogler. It has also achieved strong commercial success, earning about $368 million worldwide while receiving recognition from major film organizations throughout the awards season.

The 98th Academy Awards ceremony is scheduled to take place on March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. On the red carpet ahead of the ceremony, Sev Ohanian appeared among the filmmakers and actors celebrating the film’s remarkable achievements.

The 16 Oscar nominations for “Sinners” include:

• Best Picture – Sinners

• Best Director – Ryan Coogler

• Best Actor in a Leading Role – Michael B. Jordan

• Best Supporting Actor – Delroy Lindo

• Best Supporting Actress – Wunmi Mosaku

• Best Original Screenplay – Ryan Coogler

• Best Original Score – Ludwig Göransson

• Best Makeup and Hairstyling – Siân Richards and Shunika Terry-Jennings

• Best Casting – Sinners

• Best Cinematography – Sinners

• Best Costume Design – Sinners

• Best Film Editing – Sinners

• Best Production Design – Sinners

• Best Original Song – Sinners (“I Lied To You”)

• Best Sound – Sinners

• Best Visual Effects – Sinners

With recognition across acting, directing, music, and technical categories, the film has secured a place in Academy Awards history. The nominations shows the scale of the production and the impact it has made in the film industry during the past year.

Sev Ohanian’s role as a producer on such a widely recognized project represents a significant milestone for Armenian filmmakers working at the highest level of international cinema. As the Academy Awards take place in Los Angeles, his presence on the red carpet reflects both the success of “Sinners” and the growing visibility of Armenian talent in Hollywood.

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