Fascinating Video Shows What Goes On Behind The Curtain At The Oscars

To commemorate my 26th year covering the Academy Awards and Throwback Thursday here are some of my fave images from backstage: Joseph Gordon-Levitt takes a selfie with Emma Watson backstage at the 86th annual Academy Awards.



Ever wondered what it is like to be a backstage photographer at the Oscars?



Robert Hanashiro, staff photographer at USA TODAY, shares some fascinating insights into this exclusive job in a video.



The 87th Academy Awards this year marks Hanashiro’s 26th year covering the event, and the 10th time he has been granted rare backstage access.



Check out some snaps from the last Oscars on Hanashiro’s Instagram and watch the video below:

To commemorate my 26th year cover the Academy Awards and Throwback Thursday here are some of my fave images from backstage: Helen Mirren leaves the stage with her best actress Oscar during the 79th annual Academy Awards.

A photo posted by Robert Hanashiro (@kahunabert) on Feb 19, 2015 at 1:15pm PST

To commemorate my 26th year covering the Academy Awards and Throwback Thursday here are some of my fave images from backstage: Matthew McConaughey after winning best actor with Jennifer Lawrence. #usatoday #mcconaughey #oscars

A photo posted by Robert Hanashiro (@kahunabert) on Feb 19, 2015 at 12:33pm PST

To commemorate my 26th year cover the Academy Awards and Throwback Thursday here are some of my fave images from backstage: Lupita Nyong'o after winning best supporting actress.

A photo posted by Robert Hanashiro (@kahunabert) on Feb 19, 2015 at 12:30pm PST

To commemorate my 26th year cover the Academy Awards and Throwback Thursday here are some of my fave images from backstage: Jack Nicholson watches Martin Scorsese deliver his speech during 79th annual Academy Awards.

A photo posted by Robert Hanashiro (@kahunabert) on Feb 19, 2015 at 1:13pm PST

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