PGKM 3- Oscar Flashcards
What are the Oscar Awards officially known as?
Academy Awards
The Oscar Awards recognize outstanding achievements in cinema.
Who presents the Oscar Awards?
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS)
AMPAS is responsible for presenting the awards annually.
Name three categories included in the Oscars.
- Best Picture
- Best Director
- Best Actor/Actress in Leading and Supporting Roles
Additional categories include Best Original Screenplay, Best Animated Feature, and various technical awards.
When is the Oscar Awards ceremony typically held?
Late February or early March
The ceremony is known for its glitz and glamour.
How are the Oscar winners determined?
Through a voting process among the Academy’s members
Members include industry professionals such as actors, directors, and producers.
What does the Oscar statuette depict?
A knight holding a sword and standing on a reel of film
The statuette is made of gold-plated bronze and stands about 13.5 inches tall.
When and where were the first Oscars held?
May 16, 1929, at a private dinner event
The first winners were announced at this event.
Who conceived the idea of the Oscars?
Louis B. Mayer
He was the MGM studio head and intended to mediate labor disputes.
What is the origin of the term ‘Oscar’?
Believed to have originated from Margaret Herrick
She remarked that the statuette looked like her Uncle Oscar.
What was the first film to win Best Picture?
Wings (1927)
Directed by William A. Wellman, it is notable for its aerial combat sequences.
Who was the first recipient of the Best Actor award?
Emil Jannings
He won for The Last Command (1928) and The Way of All Flesh (1927).
Who was the first recipient of the Best Actress award?
Janet Gaynor
She won for her performances in Seventh Heaven, Street Angel, and Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans.
True or False: The Best Supporting Actor and Actress awards were given out during the first Oscar ceremony.
False
These categories were introduced in later ceremonies.
Fill in the blank: The Oscar statuette is made of _______.
gold-plated bronze
What significant impact can winning an Oscar have on a film?
Enhance visibility and commercial success
Winning can also elevate the careers of the recipients.
