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At least they won't be categories absolutely fundamental to the very process of film-making like... *checks notes*... cinematography and editing hollywoodreporter.com/news/academy-unveils-4-oscars-categories-be-presented-commercial-breaks-1185505
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Obviously this is insulting to everyone nominated in all the categories (cinematography, editing, live-action short, and makeup & hairstyling) but I keep coming back to live-action short.
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Live-action short is often a category that introduces talented new filmmakers. Excluding the award of Best Live Action Short Film from the broadcast is a gatekeeping exercise from an already-heavily-exclusive industry.