Academy Awards Introduces Stunt Design Oscar for 2028 Ceremony
The Oscars will officially recognize stunt work with a new award for Achievement in Stunt Design starting in 2028, after years of advocacy.
Overview
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will award an Achievement in Stunt Design starting at the 100th Academy Awards in 2028. This new honor acknowledges the significant contributions of stunt professionals in filmmaking, a recognition sought for decades. The award follows other recent additions like the casting award. Academy leaders emphasize the importance of stunt work throughout cinema's history, and guidelines for eligibility will be established in 2027.
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Analysis
- The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will finally establish an award for Achievement in Stunt Design, launching at the 100th Academy Awards in 2028, after years of advocacy from stunt performers and industry leaders.
- Stunt work has been an essential part of filmmaking history, and the new award is a recognition of the artistic and technical contributions of stunt designers and performers.
- While celebrating this achievement, questions remain about the criteria and process for awarding the honor, reflecting concerns about how to fairly recognize collaborative efforts in stunt work.
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