Trailer Talk: The 88th Academy Award Winners

Music
29 Feb 16

Last night Hollywood's biggest stars and dark horses adorned the red carpet at the 88th Academy Awards Ceremony.

With a total of 9 Irish nominations, this years Oscars were a huge testament to the ongoing innovation, ability and talent of Irish filmmakers and actors alike. Dublin director Benjamin Cleary took home his first Oscar for his short film Stutterer. On receiving his award Cleary took this opportunity to thank the support he received from the Emerald Isle; "Everyday is a proud day to be Irish but today more so than usual. To everyone for all the support back home, thank you so much." Furthermore, Brie Larson won Best Actress for her performance in Lenny Abrahamson's acclaimed Room.
Mad Maxx: Fury Road swept the floor with a total of 6 wins. Meanwhile, after 22 years in the business, Leonardo DiCaprio finally became the proud owner of a golden gong for his role in Alejandro González Iñárritu's The Revenant.

Hot Press will keep you updated throughout the day on last nights events but for the moment, check out the trailers to accompany last nights winners.

Spotlight - Best Picture, Best Original Screenplay

The Revenant - Best Actor - Leonardo DiCaprio, Best Cinematography - Emmanuael Lubezki, Best Director - Alejandro González Iñárritu

Room - Best Actress, Brie Larson

Bridge of Spies - Best Supporting Actor, Mark Rylance

The Danish Girl - Best Supporting Actress, Alicia Vikander

Writing's On the Wall - Best Song, Spectre

The Hateful Eight - Best Score, Ennio Morricone

Stutterer - Best Short Film

The Big Short - Best Adapted Screenplay

Mad Maxx: Fury Road - Best Costume Design, Best Production Design, Best Editing, Best Sound Mixing, Best Sound Editing, Achievement in Make Up and Hairstyling