‘Barbie,’ ‘Oppenheimer,’ ‘Poor Things’ to be Honored at American Cinematheque’s Third Annual Tribute to the Crafts
variety.comCaroline Brew editor The American Cinematheque announced the honorees for the third annual Tribute to the Crafts, which include “Oppenheimer” for cinematography and editing, “Poor Things” for costume design and “I’m Just Ken” from “Barbie” for song.
The event will take place on Jan. 19, 2024, at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood. Celebrating individuals in 15 categories across aspects of filmmaking, Tribute to the Crafts recognizes those “who are at the very heart of filmmaking and have exhibited extraordinary work behind the camera,” per the release.
The event will also showcase clips from the films being honored. With a 30-year career that includes 270 film credits, Oscar-winning sound mixer Kevin O’Connell will receive the Career Achievement Award.
His projects from this year include “Oppenheimer,” “Barbie,” “Gran Turismo,” “Cocaine Bear” and “Are You There God? It’s Me Margaret.” Producers and American Cinematheque board members Franklin Leonard and Paula Wagner will co-host the event. “Celebrating the artisans and craftspeople’s essential contributions to film is one of the cornerstones of our mission at American Cinematheque.
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