The film “Sinners” was among the major winners at the 98th Academy Awards, taking home four Oscars across several key categories. The movie, produced by Sev Ohanian, Ryan Coogler, and Zinzi Coogler, had entered the ceremony as one of the most nominated films of the year and ended the night with recognition from the Academy. Director Ryan Coogler won the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay, honoring the film’s story and writing. The screenplay was widely praised for its strong narrative and...

Filmmaker of Armenian descent Natalie Musteata has won the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film as co-director of the short film “Two People Exchanging Saliva.” The film gained international recognition throughout the past year and ultimately received one of the highest honors in the film industry at the Academy Awards. “Two People Exchanging Saliva” is a French-language short film written and directed by husband and wife Natalie Musteata and Alexandre Singh. The film premiered at...

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...