The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences decides who wins Oscars.
How it Works:
- Nominations: Members of the Academy vote for nominees in various categories.
- Final Voting: All Academy members vote for the winners from the nominated candidates.
- Secret Ballot: Voting is done by secret ballot, ensuring anonymity and preventing undue influence.
- Ceremony: The winners are announced during the annual Academy Awards ceremony, usually held in late February or early March.
Members:
The Academy has over 10,000 members across 17 branches, each representing a specific area of filmmaking, such as actors, directors, writers, and cinematographers.
Voting Process:
- Branch Voting: Members within each branch vote for nominees in their respective categories.
- Overall Voting: All Academy members vote for the winners in all categories.
- Weighted Voting: Some categories have weighted voting, where certain branches have more voting power.
Example:
For the Best Director category, members of the Directors Branch have a larger say in the final decision compared to members from other branches.
