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Anonymous Oscar Ballot: Producer Votes the ‘Sinners’ Ticket, Was ‘Not That High’ on ‘Marty Supreme’

An anonymous veteran producer disclosed their Oscar ballot, showing overwhelming support for Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners,” which received votes in nearly every category. The voter cast early ballots to sidestep the sway of SAG, PGA and media buzz, and highlighted the Academy’s new weekly email reminders that track voting eligibility. Their choices also elevated Jessie Buckley’s performance in “Hamnet” and Sean Penn’s turn in “One Battle After Another,” while expressing skepticism toward hype‑driven campaigns. The interview reveals how personal taste, industry fatigue, and procedural changes shape Oscar outcomes.