The company had a very successful 2005 awards season, with eleven Academy Award nominations and one win. "Good Night, and Good Luck" garnered six nominations, including Best Art Direction, Best Cinematography, Best Director (George Clooney), Best Picture, Best Actor in a Leading Role (David Strathairn) and Best Original Screenplay. "Murderball" was nominated for Best Documentary Feature. "North Country" was nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role (Charlize Theron) and Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Frances McDormand). "Syriana" was nominated for Best Actor in a Supporting Role (George Clooney) and Best Original Screenplay. But of the eleven nominations, only George Clooney won for Best Actor in a Supporting Role in "Syriana".