Blog: Five Oscar nominations that surprised — and how they happened – Los Angeles Times

In adding nearly 2,400 new members over the last three years, the motion picture academy has cast a wide net, inviting hundreds of international industry professionals. The directors branch has been particularly active in this regard; 2018’s class included the likes of Hong Sang-soo, Lee Chang-dong, Chloé Zhao, Luca Guadagnino and Béla Tarr.