The Oscars May 2026

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

: 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 road to a gold statuette is a highly competitive, multi-step process monitored by the Academy:

: Recognizing outstanding achievement in cinematic directing.

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

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