19th Critics' Choice Awards
The 19th Critics' Choice Awards were presented on January 16, 2014, at the Barker Hangar at the Santa Monica Airport, honoring the finest achievements of 2013 filmmaking. The ceremony was broadcast on The CW and hosted by Aisha Tyler. The nominees were announced on December 16, 2013.
Alfonso Cuarón, Best Director winner and Best Editing co-winner
Matthew McConaughey, Best Actor winner
Cate Blanchett, Best Actress winner
Jared Leto, Best Supporting Actor winner
Gravity is a 2013 science fiction thriller film directed by Alfonso Cuarón, who also co-wrote, co-edited, and produced the film. It stars Sandra Bullock and George Clooney as American astronauts who attempt to return to Earth after the destruction of their Space Shuttle in orbit.
Theatrical release poster
Costumes worn by Sandra Bullock (left) and George Clooney (right) and designed by Jany Temime
The landing scene was filmed at Lake Powell, Arizona.
The uninterrupted 13-minute opening scene started with a clear view of brightly lit Earth similar to this NASA picture. The sequence took many months to design and years to shoot.