Even though the State is located far from California, Connecticut has been the décor form several. Let us take a look back at some of the Oscar-winning and nominated movies that were filmed (or partially) in Connecticut as well as the ones that didn’t get any award.
- Gentleman’s Agreement (1947) – Best picture – Best actress in a supporting role: Celeste Holm
Best director: Elia Kazan - Boomerang’ (1947) Oscar-nominated for best writing, screenplay – was filmed in Stamford
- All About Eve (1950): Oscar winner for: Best picture – Best actor in a supporting role: George Sanders – Best director: Joseph L. Mankiewicz – Best writing, screenplay: Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Best costume design, black and white – Best sound, recording. - Time Piece (1965): Oscar-nominated for: Best short subject, live action subjects
- Rachel, Rachel’ (1968): Oscar-nominated for: Best picture – Best actress in a leading role: Joanne Woodward – Best actress in a supporting role: Estelle Parsons – Best writing, screenplay
- The Hunt for Red October’ (1990) Oscar winner for: Best effects, sound effects editing
- Sleepers’ (1996) : Oscar-nominated for: Best music, original dramatic score
- Amistad’ (1997) : Oscar-nominated for: Best actor in a supporting role: Anthony Hopkins – Best cinematography – Best costume design – Best music, original dramatic score
- Louder Than Words’ (2014)
- Peeples’ (2013) : The comedy starring Kerry Washington and Craig Robinson was filmed entirely in Connecticut
- The Big Wedding’ (2013)
As you can see, there is no need to live in Carlifornia before filming an award winning movie, Seamens Moving can help move all your materiel for a successful movie.