tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120574305705163258.post8552675864241921289..comments2023-09-19T09:09:14.161-07:00Comments on Red Carpet Closet: Will The Academy Recognize Stunt Performers At The Oscars?Kristyn Burtthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14035984713982994861noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120574305705163258.post-10027766139257984642012-05-29T21:48:55.272-07:002012-05-29T21:48:55.272-07:00Time to unload the thought that's been flittin...Time to unload the thought that's been flitting in the back of my mind for two weeks. I've never been fond of reasons like "there's no time" but it's not my show to schedule. However, and this may amuse you, I did have the they could try stunts out as a category if there's ever a year no songs make the cut thought. mdnightmavericknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120574305705163258.post-37584500143865176692012-05-09T12:25:16.988-07:002012-05-09T12:25:16.988-07:00I think they make a compelling argument for inclus...I think they make a compelling argument for inclusion. However, the big question is where to put the award as all 3 ceremonies are already jam-packed. Kristyn Burtthttp://twitter.com/KristynBurttnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120574305705163258.post-7869154264051750592012-05-09T10:33:07.873-07:002012-05-09T10:33:07.873-07:00I think that stunts are often as important to film...I think that stunts are often as important to films as visual effects (depending on the styles/genre of individual films), but that less respect is accorded because stunts are not viewed as an "art." I love directors who are willing to do the physical stunts + location shoots and not rely on CGI. Recognition of stunt work might encourage more of this style of filmmaking, which would make me happy.mdnightmavericknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120574305705163258.post-76647680965118909882012-04-29T11:46:04.959-07:002012-04-29T11:46:04.959-07:00I don't think they are too humble for this.......I don't think they are too humble for this.....this discussion is being lead by one of the industry's most prolific stunt coordinators. They want this to happen. See the original link to THR article.Kristyn Burtthttp://twitter.com/KristynBurttnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120574305705163258.post-10641046812754618242012-04-29T10:33:04.200-07:002012-04-29T10:33:04.200-07:00but then again, i think everyone in the industry w...but then again, i think everyone in the industry would like an OscarJD Pichenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120574305705163258.post-88797276662166885322012-04-29T10:32:32.532-07:002012-04-29T10:32:32.532-07:00i've got a couple friends on the Stuntmen'...i've got a couple friends on the Stuntmen's Association Board, and am good friends with Conrad Palmisano, one of the SAG national board members (also on SAB) i'd like to ask him about this, but knowing most stuntmen they'd be too humble for something like this, they have the Taurus Awards and they feel that is a little ostentatious. if there were an Academy Award for best stunts, they would only stipulate it would have to be practical, but inso doing, that could make stunts more and more dangerousJD Pichenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120574305705163258.post-81777197255377489122012-04-26T13:54:51.565-07:002012-04-26T13:54:51.565-07:00They have their own awards, the Taurus World Stunt...They have their own awards, the Taurus World Stunt Awards, where many of the actors present at the show. However, they are not honored at a "big" show like the Oscars. A tribute to stunt performers could happen, but how many of us actually pay attention to those film montages? Not many. A lifetime achievement award is definitely a good idea and a good start for them.......Kristyn Burtthttp://twitter.com/KristynBurttnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120574305705163258.post-43175306559041161202012-04-26T13:11:36.524-07:002012-04-26T13:11:36.524-07:00The Board of Governors would probably nix any sugg...The Board of Governors would probably nix any suggestion to add more categories. Best Animated Feature was the most recent category, added in 2001, but I can't see a Stunt Performance category to be included any time soon. I could see a stunt performer (or a casting director) honored with a lifetime achievement award or something similar at the Governors Awards, but that's about it. <br /><br />Maybe the Academy could do a tribute to stunt performers at next year's Oscars. <br /><br />The other question I have is this: Are stunt performers given kudos by actors or other crafts? Do they respect them? From an outside perspective, they don't seem to be given much credit.James A. Molnarhttp://TheGoldKnight.com/noreply@blogger.com