The 2022 American Movie Awards honored the year’s best film achievements. They recognized the great skill and creativity of filmmakers, actors, and technical experts.
Major Winners and Highlights
| Category | Winner | Nominees |
|---|---|---|
| Best Picture | CODA | The Power of the Dog King Richard The Lost Daughter Dune |
| Best Director | Jane Campion | Steven Spielberg – West Side Story Paweł Pawlikowski – The Eyes of Tammy Faye Siân Heder – CODA Denis Villeneuve – Dune |
| Best Actor | Will Smith | Benedict Cumberbatch – The Power of the Dog Andrew Garfield – tick, tick… BOOM! Javier Bardem – Being the Ricardos Leonardo DiCaprio – Don’t Look Up |
| Best Actress | Jessica Chastain | Olivia Colman – The Lost Daughter Kirsten Dunst – The Power of the Dog Kristen Stewart – Spencer Nicole Kidman – Being the Ricardos |
| Best Supporting Actor | Troy Kotsur | Kodi Smit-McPhee – The Power of the Dog Ciarán Hinds – Belfast Ben Affleck – The Last Duel J.K. Simmons – Being the Ricardos |
| Best Supporting Actress | Ariana DeBose | Cate Blanchett – Nightmare Alley Judi Dench – Belfast Kirsten Dunst – The Power of the Dog Aunjanue Ellis – King Richard |
| Best Cinematography | Greig Fraser | Dan Laustsen – Nightmare Alley Hoyte van Hoytema – Tenet Janusz Kamiński – West Side Story Bruno Delbonnel – The Tragedy of Macbeth |
| Best Film Editing | Joe Walker | Dune Tick, Tick… BOOM! King Richard Don’t Look Up |
| Best Original Score | Hans Zimmer | Jonny Greenwood – The Power of the Dog Alexandre Desplat – The French Dispatch Michael Giacchino – Spider-Man: No Way Home Justin Hurwitz – Babylon |
| Best Original Song | “No Time to Die” | “Be Alive” – King Richard “Dos Oruguitas” – Encanto “Here I Am (Singing My Way Home)” – Respect “Just Look Up” – Don’t Look Up |
| Best International Feature Film | Drive My Car | The Hand of God Flee Compartment No. 6 Happening |
| Best Animated Feature Film | Encanto | Luca Mitchells vs. the Machines Raya and the Last Dragon Sing 2 |
| Best Makeup and Hairstyling | The Eyes of Tammy Faye | Dune House of Gucci Nightmare Alley The Tragedy of Macbeth |
| Best Production Design | Dune | Nightmare Alley The French Dispatch West Side Story House of Gucci |
| Best Visual Effects | Dune | Spider-Man: No Way Home Avatar: The Way of Water Free Guy No Time to Die |
| Best Documentary Feature Film | Summer of Soul | Flea The Velvet Underground Attica Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It |
| Best Documentary Short Film | The Queen of Basketball | Audible Lead Me Home Three Songs for Benazir When We Were Bullies |
| Best Live Action Short Film | The Long Goodbye | On My Mind Take and Run The Dress White Eye |
| Best Animated Short Film | The Windshield Wiper | Affairs of the Art Bestia Boxballet Robin Robin |
2022 American Movie Awards: Spotlight on the Winners
The 2022 American Movie Awards recognized great films. They celebrated the remarkable talents behind these works. Here’s a closer look at the achievements of this year’s winners. And, the importance of their contributions to cinema.
Best Picture: CODA
Philippe Rousselet, Fabrice Gianfermi, and Patrick Wachsberger produced it. CODA was the big winner of the night. It took home the coveted Best Picture award. Siân Heder directed the film. It is a heartwarming drama about a young woman. She navigates life as the only hearing member of a deaf family. The film stood out for its deep emotion and great performances.
Best Director: Jane Campion for The Power of the Dog
Jane Campion’s direction of The Power of the Dog earned her the Best Director award. Her care for detail and ability to craft a tense, moody Western have made her one of the best modern directors.
Best Actor: Will Smith
Will Smith’s portrayal of Richard Williams in King Richard earned him the Best Actor award. Smith gave a powerful and nuanced performance. He brought depth and truth to the role. He captured the father’s complex emotions. The father showed determination and love. He was the father of Venus and Serena Williams.
Best Actress: Jessica Chastain
Jessica Chastain took home the Best Actress award for her role as Tammy Faye Bakker in The Eyes of Tammy Faye. Her transformation and portrayal of the televangelist earned universal acclaim. They showcased her exceptional talent and dedication to the role.
Best Supporting Actor: Troy Kotsur
Troy Kotsur’s performance in CODA earned him the Best Supporting Actor award. His role was that of a deaf father. He was navigating his daughter’s dreams. It was moving and impactful. He added deep authenticity to the film.
Best Supporting Actress: Ariana DeBose
Ariana DeBose won Best Supporting Actress as Anita in West Side Story. Her vibrant performance brought new life to the classic character. It earned her widespread acclaim.
Best Cinematography: Greig Fraser for Dune
Greig Fraser’s work on Dune earned him the award for Best Cinematography. His stunning visual storytelling made the sci-fi tale vivid. He wove landscapes into innovative compositions. They turned it into a visual masterpiece.
Best Film Editing: Joe Walker for Dune
Joe Walker received the Best Film Editing award for Dune as an honor. His expert editing was crucial. It kept the film’s pace and improved its complex story. The film’s popularity soared because of its extra appeal.
Best Original Score: Hans Zimmer for Dune
Hans Zimmer’s evocative score for Dune earned him the Best Original Score award. His music added depth and emotion to the film’s grand scale, playing a key role in its impact.
Best Original Song: “No Time to Die” from No Time to Die
The title song for No Time to Die, performed by Billie Eilish, won Best Original Song. The melody resonates with a haunting tone, capturing the film’s core. They made it a memorable and fitting addition to the franchise.
Best International Feature Film: Drive My Car
Drive My Car from Japan won the Best International Feature Film award. Ryusuke Hamaguchi directed the film. It is a deep exploration of loss and healing. It captivated both audiences and critics.
Best Animated Feature Film: Encanto
Encanto, a magical tale set in Colombia, won Best Animated Feature Film. The film had vibrant animation and a heartwarming story. It enchanted audiences of all ages. The film celebrated the importance of family and culture.
Conclusion
The 2022 American Movie Awards highlighted the best of cinema. They celebrated diverse stories and exceptional talent. The winners and nominees showcased modern filmmaking well. They had powerful performances and technical brilliance. Congratulations to all the winners. They made outstanding contributions to cinema.