Timothée Chalamet & Demi Moore’s Impact: How International Oscar Voters Decide Winners!

Amidst a snowy backdrop and freezing temperatures, Timothée Chalamet warmly interacted with fans at Potsdamer Platz in Berlin on a chilly Friday. He was there to promote his latest movie, “A Complete Unknown,” a biopic about Bob Dylan set to release in Germany on February 27. However, his visit was also strategically timed for Oscar campaigning purposes.

While those fans won’t be voting at the Oscars, several members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) were present at the film’s premiere at the Berlinale, highlighting its importance in the Oscar race.

Two weeks prior and just a short flight away, Demi Moore was turning heads at the Armani Privé Spring 2024 show during Couture Week in Paris. She’s been in the spotlight for her role in “The Substance,” a body horror thriller by Parisian director Coralie Fargeat. With the Oscars approaching, Moore is considered a top contender for her performance, making her appearance at the event a timely nod to her campaign.

The scope of Oscar campaigning has broadened significantly, reaching global proportions beyond the traditional stops like London. This change reflects both the international diversity of this year’s Oscar contenders and a strategic expansion by studios to cater to the 22% of AMPAS voters residing outside the U.S.

“Investing in international campaigning is crucial,” notes an awards consultant. Netflix is often credited with initiating this trend, particularly after the success of films like “Roma” and “Parasite” at the Oscars, making the competition more global and fierce.

The consultant adds that securing screening venues in international locations like Berlin has become increasingly challenging due to the intensified competition.

The international component has played a decisive role in recent tight Oscar races. Anthony Hopkins’s win for “The Father” over Chadwick Boseman in “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” is a prime example, where the global vote was pivotal.

This year, the race remains open with films like Sean Baker’s “Anora” and Brady Corbet’s “The Brutalist” actively campaigning across Europe. Studios recognize the potential impact of the international vote in a season without clear frontrunners.

The documentary feature category is especially competitive, with “No Other Land” leading the pack. However, “Porcelain War” is gaining traction following its DGA win, appealing to the international sensibilities of the voters.

As the BAFTA awards approach, with high stakes for films like “Conclave” and “Emilia Pérez,” every vote is crucial, especially with the Oscars voting closing soon after.

Meanwhile, in London, Felicity Jones was spotlighted at the Newport Beach Film Festival Honors just before the BAFTA, a strategic move during the critical voting period.

Felicity Jones expressed to The Bangin Beats how rewarding it is when the efforts put into an Oscar campaign yield results.

It seems the campaign teams might need to plan even more international visits soon.

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