Haynes was keen to use original music from the glam rock period , and ( learning his lesson from '' Superstar '' ) approached David Bowie before making the film for permission to use his music in the soundtrack . Bowie declined , leaving Haynes to use a combination of original songs from other artists and glam-rock inspired music written by contemporary rock bands for the film , including Suede . '' Velvet Goldmine '' premiered in main competition at the 1998 Cannes Film Festival , winning a special jury award for Best Artistic Contribution . Despite the initial critical praise , the film received mixed reviews from critics . Costume designer Sandy Powell received an Academy Award nomination for her costume design and won the Oscar in the same year for her work on '' Shakespeare In Love ''
1998 Cannes Film Festival
1998 Cannes Film Festival
Todd Haynes