“Sinners,” Produced by Sev Ohanian, Advances Across Multiple Oscar Shortlists

The film Sinners, produced by Sev Ohanian, has achieved major recognition from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences after advancing across several categories on the shortlists for the 98th Academy Awards. The announcement puts Sinners among a small group of films that appear repeatedly across creative, musical, and technical fields.

According to the Academy’s shortlist announcement, Sinners remains in contention in the following categories: Casting, Cinematography, Makeup and Hairstyling, Music (Original Score), Music (Original Song), Sound, and Visual Effects. Advancing in multiple areas shows the film’s overall craftsmanship, from performances and visual storytelling to music, sound design, and technical execution.

Sinners is a dramatic feature film produced by Sev Ohanian, known for his work on internationally recognized projects. The film explores dark moral choices and personal consequences, using a strong visual style and music-driven atmosphere to support its narrative. Its repeated presence on the Academy’s shortlists suggests that the film resonated not only for its story, but also for the way it was made across several disciplines.

Music plays a particularly important role in the film’s awards run. Sinners advanced in both music categories, including Original Score, as well as Original Song with two shortlisted tracks: “I Lied To You” from “Sinners” and “Last Time (I Seen The Sun)” from “Sinners.” This dual recognition shows how music contributes to the emotional weight and tone of the film.

The film’s inclusion in sound and visual effects categories further points to its technical ambition, while recognition in casting, cinematography, and makeup and hairstyling shows the collaborative effort behind its performances and visual identity.

The shortlists represent a key step in the Oscars selection process. Final nominations for the 98th Academy Awards will be announced on January 22, 2026, following the nominations voting period earlier that month.

The 98th Academy Awards ceremony will take place on March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. Until then, Sinners and producer Sev Ohanian remain firmly in focus as the film continues its path through one of the most competitive awards seasons in recent years.

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