After a few years where recognizable filmmakers entered the Best Live Action Short race, this year's Oscar shortlist mostly features contenders spotlighting global issues.
"King Richard" director Reinaldo Marcus Green and "Succession" alum Arian Moayed will also serve on the U. S. Dramatic Competition jury, alongside Song.
"The Penguin," "House of the Dragon," and "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" are among the outstanding visual effects nominees for episodic series.