The - Oscars

Winners are chosen from 24 competitive categories by the Academy's voting membership. The most prominent categories include:

: Officially named the Academy Award of Merit, the gold-plated figure depicts a knight holding a crusader's sword standing on a reel of film. 🗳️ How the Voting Works The Oscars

: Best Original Screenplay and Best Adapted Screenplay. Winners are chosen from 24 competitive categories by

: Includes Cinematography, Film Editing, Production Design, Visual Effects, and Sound. 📜 Brief History & Milestones Best Supporting Actor

: Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor, and Best Supporting Actress.

: Held on May 16, 1929 , at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel in front of around 270 guests.