How the Oscars Work Melissa Russell-Ausley Tom Harris In Seeing the Pattern

Springtime is for Oscar Paparazzi? Stars? Red Carpet? Spectators? How does it work?

Let’s take a look behind the scenes and learn How the Oscars are Awarded

The Academy Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Filmmakers’ honor society

The Academy Invitation only Honors professionals Actors Producers Directors Film craftsmen

Oscar History Statuette created in 1928 Originally called Academy Award of Merit 1930’s Margaret Herrick nicknamed the statue “Oscar”

Picking the Winners Step 1 Submission of Films

Picking the Winners Step 2 Selection of Nominees

Picking the Winners Step 3 Nominee tabulation and announcement

Picking the Winners Step 4 Distribution of Ballots

Picking the Winners Step 5 Production Companies Campaign

Picking the Winners Step 6 And the Winner is...