Filmmaker Sam A. Davis
Filmmaker Sam A. Davis won an Academy Award Sunday night for Best Live Action Short Film for his movie, “The Singers,” and gave a shoutout to his hometown of Potterville, southwest of Lansing, during his acceptance speech.
“First, I want to thank my parents, who convinced a kid from Potterville, Michigan, that this was a viable career avenue. Thank you, Mom and Dad.”
In what seemed like a particularly unusual situation, Davis tied in the category, sharing the Oscar with the film “Two People Exchanging Saliva.”
“I didn't know that was a thing — to tie. But we're happy to be up here,” he said during his speech.
