: The Academy frequently updates its categories to reflect industry changes, such as the 2019 renaming of "Best Foreign Language Film" to " Best International Feature Film ". A new category for Stunt Design is slated for 2027. 3. Notable Records and Milestone Achievements
Oscar Statuette | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences academy award
: For most categories, only members of a specific branch (e.g., actors, directors) nominate within their field, while all members nominate for Best Picture. : The Academy frequently updates its categories to
: Awards are decided by a body of over 10,000 film professionals. In recent years, the Academy has mandated that members must see all nominated films in a category before being eligible to vote. directors) nominate within their field