Do you think there is a chance to be nominated for special effects or costumes or anything else? I noticed Robert Kazinsky mentioning the academy awards in the latest Panel and it got me thinking he might be hoping for that. I recall a recent George Lucas interview where he mentioned "I'm too popular for oscars" though special effects or other category might be easier for this kind of films.
The clique of the Academy though is important and I don't know if it would include these people.