Louisiana film ‘Sinners’ earns seven Golden Globe nominations

DONALDSONVILLE, La. (WAFB) – The film “Sinners,” shot in parts of Louisiana, including Donaldsonville, has received seven nominations for the upcoming Golden Globes, including Best Motion Picture Drama, Best Director, and Best Actor.

Michael B. Jordan earned the Best Actor nomination for his dual role in the film, which has dominated the box office since its April release, raking in nearly $370 million worldwide.

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“Louisiana is known for having this incredible, creative economy. Well, pair that with film and film professionals and you get magic,” said Simonette Berry, a film labor union organizer.

Chris Welcker, a Louisiana native who works as a production sound mixer, has been nominated for the Critics Choice Awards for his work on “Sinners.” Welcker ensures audio and visuals meet production standards.

“I always assumed that I’d have to move somewhere like Los Angeles or New York or you know one of the places that seemed at the time like an obvious choice for getting into this kind of production,” Welcker said.

Berry said Louisiana films have distinctive qualities.

“The films that come out of Louisiana have a certain spark to them,” Berry said.

Welcker attributed the state’s film success to multiple factors.

“I think it’s a combination of the people, the landscape, and we have a lot of rich culture that seeps its way into the stories as well,” Welcker said.

Both Berry and Welcker said the project’s success could benefit Louisiana’s film industry.

“You know it could draw people to being interested in seeing what more we have to offer,” Welcker said.

“There is so much to mine here as far as a creative workforce, and I think you know we’re just getting started,” Berry said.

Currently, “Five Nights at Freddy’s 2” is crushing the box office, achieving the record as the movie with the largest opening ever for the weekend following Thanksgiving.

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