Sea Change Project feels honoured by Oscar nod for 'My Octopus Teacher' Share The Oscar nominations were announced on Monday and South African documentary âMy Octopus Teacherâ bagged a nod. Other nominees in the Best Documentary Feature category include âCollectiveâ, âCrip Campâ, âThe Mole Agentâ and âTimeâ. Following the news, the Sea Change Project said it was delighted that âMy Octopus Teacherâ was being recognised at the highest level among many excellent documentary contenders. And they hope that this prestigious nomination inspires South Africans to love and protect the Great African Seaforest. Co-founder of Sea Change Project Craig Foster said: âWhile it is very exciting to be nominated for an Oscar, and an honour to be representing South Africa on that list, what has been most exciting and fulfilling for us as an organisation has been the feedback we have received since the film was released on Netflix last year.