2012 Oscars — Art Direction

Hugo won Art Direction at the 2012 Oscars. All 5 nominees are listed below, winner first. The other nominees were Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, Midnight in Paris, The Artist and War Horse. Each film links to its complete award history. The links below go to the 2011 Art Direction race.

Last updated August 12, 2026

Hugo(2011)
Production Design: Dante Ferretti; Set Decoration: Francesca Lo Schiavo
Winner
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2(2011)
Production Design: Stuart Craig; Set Decoration: Stephenie McMillan
Midnight in Paris(2011)
Production Design: Anne Seibel; Set Decoration: Hélène Dubreuil
The Artist(2011)
Production Design: Laurence Bennett; Set Decoration: Robert Gould
War Horse(2011)
Production Design: Rick Carter; Set Decoration: Lee Sandales