The Awards
Best known as the organization behind the movie industry’s most prestigious honor, the Oscar, the Academy encourages excellence in filmmaking through a range of coveted awards. While the Oscar statuette – a symbol admired around the world – acknowledges the very highest level of achievement, every form of Academy recognition, be it a certificate, plaque or other form of trophy, carries significance like none other in the world of movies.
Academy Awards
82nd Academy Awards
The 82nd Academy Awards took place Sunday, March 7, 2010 at Hollywood’s Kodak Theatre. More
Governors Awards
The Academy’s Highest Honors
This year, the Academy established a new annual event at which it will present one or more of its testimonial awards – the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award, the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award and the Honorary Award. The first inaugural Governors Awards took place on November 14, at Hollywood & Highland Center. More
Scientific & Technical Awards
Better Movies Through Science
The Sci-Tech Awards honor the innovators whose contributions have changed the way movies are made and presented. Explore a list of past winners and ceremonies or find out about how to apply. More
Student Academy Awards
Filmmaking’s Next Generation
Over 500 college and university filmmakers compete annually for awards and cash grants. Past recipients have included Spike Lee, Trey Parker, Bob Saget, John Lasseter and Robert Zemeckis. Learn more or apply online. More
Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting
The (Screen)Play’s the Thing
The world’s most esteemed screenwriting competition awards up to five $30,000 fellowships each year to authors who have previously earned less than $5,000 writing for film or television. Explore screenwriting resources, see a list of past winners or register online. More
