The Oscar Statuete, 13.5 inches long and weighing 8.5 pounds, reflects a knight, with five spokespersons (representing the original branches of the academy, a film reel: Actor, director, producer, technicians and authors representing a film reel A sword is held above.) For the original branches of the academy. , Designed by Cedric Gibbons and George Stanley in 1929, it is made of bronze and is mounted in 24-carat gold.
The 97th Academy Awards are set to dazzle the world on March 2, 2025. But wait – I just say Academy awardIs it similar to an Oscar? Yes, they are one and the same! The term “Oscar” became a popular surname over the years, although the official name remains the Academy Award.
A little history
For the first time held in 1929, the Academy Awards is a Hollywood tradition that celebrates excellence in filmmaking around the world. Conducted by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), the program respects creativity, hard work and talent that shapes the magic of cinema. Winning Oscars remains the summit of success in the film industry.
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Academy: Who votes?
The winners of the Academy Awards are selected by Ampas, composed of more than 10,000 members. The team is made up of professionals from various branches of the film industry, including actors, directors, writers, producers, editors, and more.
Each branch votes on nominees within its category – actors vote for acting categories, director for the best director, and so on. However, all members vote for the prestigious Best Picture Award. This diverse and experienced voting body ensures that the Oscars reflect a wide range of creative approaches.
What is enrollment process
During February or March in Hollywood, Los Angeles, held in a neighborhood in California, the enrollment process for the Academy Awards is a multi-step journey with his respective studios, production companies or agents presenting films and individuals Starts. To be eligible, films must meet specific criteria, such as a dramatic release within the qualifying period. Once submitted, the voting process begins.
After casting votes, the most vote films or individuals become an official nominated person for that category. These enrolled persons then move forward in the final polling phase, where the winners are selected. The entire process is confidential, when the Oscar is announced, an element of surprise ensures.
This year, the voting and nomination process started on January 8 with the nomination announced on 23 January.
Wings (1927) poster
This Monday, April 11, 1983, file photo, British actor and director Richard Etanboro put two Oscars for his epic film “Gandhi” at the 55th Annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles, CA.
Indian members in the academy
This team of 19 branches film professionals, including actors, directors, producers and craftsmen. The membership of AMPAS is international, represented by India’s remarkable data. In 2024, veteran actor Shabana Azmi, director SS Rajamouli, producer Ritesh Siddhwani, cinematographer Ravi Varman, filmmaker Reema Das, and costume designer Ram Rajamouli Academy of Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences attended. He is included in a prestigious list of Indian members, including AR Rahman, Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Suriya, Vidya Balan, Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Ali Fazal, Aditya Chopra, Gunat Monga, Reema Kagti, Acta Kapoor, And showbur, and Shobor, and Shoba. Kapoor.
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First Oscar winning film
The Academy Awards, Wings (1927), a silent world war, was awarded the best picture, Best Pictures, held in 1929 long ago. It is the only silent film to win the category in 2012.
India’s first Oscars win
While no Indian film has won the Best Picture Award, Gandhi (1982), a biography of Mahatma Gandhi, directed by Richard Etanbaro, also included the best images to the Oscar with eight awards. The film had significant Indian participation in its production.
India’s first competitive victory
A film Slumdog Millionaire (2008), a film set in Mumbai, won eight Oscars, including the best original score and best original song by AR Rahman and the best sound mixture by Rejul Pukutty, making it a historical moment for Indian talent.
On February 22, 2009, Hollywood celebrates the cast members of “Slumdog Millionaire” on stage after being named the winner for the film’s best film at the 81st Academy Awards at Kodak Theater in California.
Do you know
At the large night of the Oscars, the results are kept a secret until the last moment! The pricewaterhousecoopers (PWC) are responsible for counting votes and ensuring the privacy of the winners. PWC partners are only those who know the results, and they take the sealed envelope to the winners’ names. Each envelope is handed by hand to the presenter some time before announcing the winner. This tight safety ensures that no one knows the result until the live is revealed on the Oscar stage!
This year, Emilia PerezBecame the most enrolled film with 13 nodes. It is a style-mammary music crime drama directed by Jacques Audiards. During this time, CruelistDiscover the psychological effects of a new-noer thriller urban decay, and WickedA visually stunning adaptation to the beloved broadway music, closely with 10 enrollment.
Published – February 10, 2025 12:03 pm IST
