After multiple drafts of way-too-early above the line predictions through the summer, a “state of the awards race” pulse check episode discussing the first round of major precursors, and our specialized prediction episodes that featured in depth discussions on 3-4 categories at a time, we have finally arrived at the conclusion of the nomination phase of award season with the Oscar nominations set to be announced on the morning on January 22. Today we cast our final prediction ballots in the biggest annual episode dissecting all 24 categories.

Category Order:

1. Shorts
2. Casting
3. Makeup and Hairstyling
4. Production Design
5. Costume Design
6. Sound 
7. Original Song
8. Original Score
9. Documentary Feature
10. International Feature
11. Animated Feature
12. Visual Effects
13. Film Editing
14. Cinematography
15. Supporting Actress
16. Supporting Actor
17. Lead Actress
18. Lead Actor
19. Adapted Screenplay
20. Original Screenplay
21. Director
22. Picture 

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Credits:

• Theme music by Karl Vincent
• Artwork by Danny Jarabek
• Edited by Danny Jarabek

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Credits:

• Theme music: Eugene Rocco Utley & Karl Vincent
• Artwork: Danny Jarabek
• Editor: Danny Jarabek
• Assistant Producer: Evan Miller