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They are getting closer and closer to the coveted Oscar , and Mexicans Michelle Couttolenc , Jaime Baksht and Carlos Cortés continue in an emotional state that mixes disbelief with joy, joy and daydreams with triumph.
“ It has not changed us more than in the attention . Before we were just locked in the studio, we did our work. It has been a rise and fall of emotions, for the BAFTAs, the awards of the guild (of sound engineers) that we won . Also because we weren’t used to giving interviews ”, assured Michelle .
Before delivery 93 of the Oscars , which will take place this 25 April in a hybrid way and with alternate venues , the postulates in the category of Best Sound for ‘Sound of Metal’ they talked, each from their workplaces, about what lies ahead for the longed-for night.
“ We know that there will be no parties, that everyone is taking care of themselves, and we, quarantined for a week before at the hotel in Los Angeles. Still everything is a mystery about how it will be. Some, who are in France, cannot travel; others, in London, either. So we are waiting “, expressed Jaime.
Like the COVID pandemic – 19 turned the world upside down, the awards that have been delivered in recent months did not escape modifications.
The Academy Awards will be in the sights not only of the media and public opinion , but from the Californian authorities, the nominees counted.
To travel to Los Angeles, the team of production of the film directed by Darius Marder asked them to be prudent with estimated expenses.
Michelle decided to donate, for a producer, which would be the plane ticket of his possible companion, while Jaime will go alone ; Carlos goes with his sister with a ticket paid on his own .
“My sister was the one who was in charge of all the logistics for the trip, because I am at full speed working on some projects. She contacted Benito Santos for her dress and my suit , she is seeing the arrangement, and I believe that already in the We’ll see quarantine “, Carlos revealed.
” I’ll leave it a secret. I already have my dress, the makeup artist, I know what I’ll do there. but I do want it to be a surprise, “he added Michelle .
“ I still don’t know, “said Jaime. ” What happens is that they give me options of a suit; later, in a video call they give me some socks, then other pants… ”.
Although they are not sure who they will run into in Hollywood, because some applicants will not be present at that venue, the three of them are excited to meet some.
“To Anthony Hopkins (The Father) and Viola Davis (The Mother of Blues) and the nominated girls. Coya Elliott (Soul sound engineer)… there was a panel of nominated girls. Many are very nice, it would be nice to meet them in person, “said the Mexican.
“ I want to meet all the directors that are in these movies, from the start. And the actors that I know and do not know ”, stated Jaime .
“I really like the work of Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross (Soul). I have been very fond of their beginnings, of what they do; I would like to talk with them, tell me about the vision they have of the world and the other nominees of all the films, “added Carlos.
The third party agreed that being nominated is already a dream, and they would like to win , but, for now, they will enjoy the adventure of a team completed by his colleagues from Sound… Nicolas Becker and Phillip Bladh .