The first round of Oscar shortlists have been announced.
Kneecap the Irish language film based on the Belfast rap group of the same name, is shortlisted for two Oscars, for Best International Feature Film, and Best Original Song, for Sick in the Head.
The Saoirse Ronan-sung Winter Coat from the wartime drama Blitz, also features on the shortlist for Best Song.
The Apprentice, by Irish production company Tailored Films, is up for Best Make Up and Hairstyling - and Irish director TJ O’Grady Peyton's Room Taken is shortlisted in the Best Live Action Short category.
Nominations for the 97th Academy Awards will be announced on the 17th of January.
Shortlists for ten categories were announced on Tuesday, including for, Documentary Feature Film, Documentary Short Film, International Feature Film, Makeup and Hairstyling, Music (Original Score), Music (Original Song), Animated Short Film, Live Action Short Film, Sound and Visual Effects.
Gladiator II, starring Paul Mescal features in three shortlists; Visual Effects, Original Score, and Sound.
Wicked, starring Ariana Grande Cynthia Erivo, has been shortlisted for four awards, including, Original Score, Visual Effects and, Make Up and Hairstyling.
