SEE THE NOMINEES: The Aussies in with a chance for Oscars glory

Rose Byrne and Jacob Elordi are the leading Australians at the Oscars, but Australia’s best chance of snagging a gold statue may be in the behind-the-scenes category.

Horror-musical Sinners has a record 16 nominations, including Guido Wolter for best visual effects.

He was born in Germany but made his mark on the big screen with Rising Sun Pictures in Adelaide and is seen as a contender, although he has stiff competition from Avatar: Fire and Ash.

As the sun rises in Perth on Monday, stars of the screen will hit the red carpet for the 98th Academy Awards, but the party has already begun in Hollywood.

Nicole Kidman was among those who attended the traditional pre-Oscar party hosted by Chanel at the famous Beverly Hills Hotel on Sunday.

She will present an award, as will Rose Byrne, who was also nominated and was an early favorite for best actress in a comedy-drama. If I Had Legs I’d Kick You. She won the Golden Globe (comedy/musical) but is up against Jessie Buckley, who swept Hamnet’s other major awards.

Rising star Jacob Elordi was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his role in ‘Creature’. Frankenstein.

Production designer Fiona Crombie was nominated for Hamnet and musician Nick Cave was nominated for Best Original Song. Train Dreams, Make five nominations for Australia.

Sinners and One Battle After Another are the leading candidates for the coveted Best Picture award, up against Bugonia, F1, Frankenstein, Hamnet, Marty Supreme, The Secret Agent, Sentimental Value and Train Dreams.

Australian viewers will be able to follow all the action live on the Seven Network, with coverage kicking off at 6.30am WA time.