During the 89th Academy Awards , '' La La Land '' was incorrectly announced as the Academy Award for Best Picture winner . Berger was the final producer of the film to present his acceptance speech . As the film ’s fellow producer , Marc Platt , gave him the chance to speak , Berger declined at first but spoke anyway and concluded his remarks by stating , " We lost , by the way . " The award ultimately went to '' Moonlight ''
89th Academy Awards
89th Academy Awards
Fred Berger (producer)