Utah filmmakers Jared and Jerusha Hess, known for their cult classic 'Napoleon Dynamite,' which celebrates twenty years in 2024, have received their first Oscar nomination for 'Ninety-Five Senses,' a film co-written by University of Utah professor Hubbel Palmer. The film is nominated for Best Animated Short at the 2024 Oscars. KSL TV's Peter Rosen reported on the nomination. In addition to their Oscar-nominated work, the Hesses have been involved in high-profile projects such as 'Minecraft' and the animated Netflix feature 'Thelma the Unicorn,' while maintaining a strong connection to their Utah community. The story was covered by @Lotlotej.
Even as Jared and Jerusha Hess have received their first Oscar nomination and embraced high-profile projects like ‘Minecraft’ and the animated Netflix feature ‘Thelma the Unicorn,’ they remain connected to their Utah community. | By @Lotlotej https://t.co/85rrmXD1rZ
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