I'm gonna skip a couple of the lesser-known awards like for Documentary and the Short Subjects mainly because I have next to no interest in them as films (not to be too disparaging of course).
Keep in mind, I'm not saying that these selections have ANY chance of winning, they're just my personal picks. And I'm only going to include names of people when I think they're significant or important. Also, I'm not gonna give super specific blurbs about any one of them, I'm just making a list. It's that simple.
Best Visual Effects
Interstellar
Best Film Editing
Whiplash
Best Costume Design
Into the Woods
Best Makeup & Hairstyling
Foxcatcher
Best Cinematography
Birdman
Best Production Design
Interstellar
Best Sound Mixing
Interstellar
Best Sound Editing
Interstellar
Best Original Song
"Glory" from Selma (Sung by John Legend & Common)
Best Original Score
Interstellar
Best Writing- Adapted Screenplay
Whiplash
Best Writing- Original Screenplay
Boyhood
Best Supporting Actress
Emma Stone (Birdman)
Best Supporting Actor
JK Simmons (Whiplash)
Best Actress
Reese Witherspoon (Wild)
Best Actor
Michael Keaton (Birdman)
Best Director
Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu (Birdman)
Best Picture
Whiplash