The Academy Award of Merit, better known as the Oscar.
In 1927 the International Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences was established. Led by Douglas Fairbanks, the Academy established a series of Awards of Merit designed to honor the achievements of the industry. The first ceremony was held in the Roosevelt Hotel’s Blossom Room on May 16, 1929. Twelve awards were given out that night. Since then, the Academy has established itself as the pinnacle of achievement for anyone in the film industry. As of 2013, the Academy has handed out 2,809 statuettes to members of the film community.
The Academy Award categories include:
- Best Picture
- Best Director
- Best Story (Discontinued)
- Best Writing – Adapted Screenplay
- Best Writing – Original Screenplay
- Best Foreign Language Film
- Best Actor in a Leading Role
- Best Actress in a Leading Role
- Best Actor in a Supporting Role
- Best Actress in a Supporting Role
- Best Animated Feature Film
- Best Cinematography
- Best Visual Effects
- Best Production Design
- Best Costume Design
- Best Makeup and Hairstyling
- Best Film Editing
- Best Music – Original Score
- Best Music – Original Song
- Best Sound Editing
- Best Sound Mixing
- Best Documentary Feature
- Best Documentary Short Subject
- Best Short Film – Animated
- Best Short Film – Live Action
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