From Documentaries to Original Score, Oscar Shortlist Contenders Gain Traction as Campaigns Heat Up

The Oscar shortlists hit Hollywood on Dec.

21, with filmmakers and artisans alike waiting to see if their pics have made it.

It’s another Covid-challenged year, with theaters still not running at full capacity and screening links de rigueur even as widespread vaccinations boost the confidence in getting back in a cinema.

The films below have been gaining traction on the awards circuit so far, but given the contours of kudos campaigns, surprises can and will emerge.

Critics groups are beginning to weigh in and some guild nominations are imminent.

Oscar nominations will be announced Feb.

8, with the ceremony taking place March 27.Documentary FeatureThis category once again offers up an embarrassment of riches, with films such as Denmark’s “Flee” leading the pack — the Sundance winner recently won a Gotham award.

“Flee” can also grab noms in animation and international feature.

NatGeo’s lineup includes John Hoffman and Janet Tobias’ “Fauci,

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