The Academy Awards (Oscars)

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Most prestigious award. The Oscars are considered the biggest and most important awards in the American film industry, celebrating the best movies and movie talent each year.

Voted by filmmakers. Members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, who are themselves filmmakers and industry professionals, vote on who wins each award.

Annual celebration. The Oscars are handed out every year to recognize excellence in all kinds of movie work, from acting and directing to technical jobs like cinematography and editing.

Centered in Hollywood. While the Academy Awards celebrate films from around the world, they are primarily focused on movies made by Hollywood studios in the United States.