Academy Award
Academy Award
The Academy Award (pronunciation: /əˈkædəmi ɔːrd/), also known as the Oscar, is an annual award ceremony honoring outstanding creative and technical achievements in the film industry. The awards are presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, and winners are selected by the Academy's voting membership.
Etymology
The term "Academy Award" comes from the name of the presenting organization, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The nickname "Oscar" is said to have originated when an Academy librarian remarked that the statue resembled her Uncle Oscar. However, the true origin of the nickname is disputed.
Related Terms
- Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences: The professional honorary organization dedicated to the advancement of the arts and sciences of motion pictures.
- Film industry: The technological and commercial institutions of filmmaking.
- Oscar statuette: The physical award given to Academy Award winners.
- Nomination: The process by which individuals are selected for consideration for an award.
- A category encompassing awards given in recognition of cinematic achievements.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Academy Award
- Wikipedia's article - Academy Award
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