United States, March 03 (ANI): An array of stars walked the early arrivals red carpet just prior to the 86th annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles. The excitement could be felt worldwide, as Thomas Vinterberg, nominated for best foreign film "The Hunt" was appreciative of the Oscar nomination. “The Hunt” star Mads Mikkelsen too was overwhelmed with the experience. Veerle Baetens and Johan Heldenbergh of Oscar nominated foreign film, "The Broken Circle Breakdown," and director Hany Abu-Assad of "Omar," spoke about their films and what it felt like to be at the Oscars.