Earning an award from The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is one of the highest levels of achievement for a professional working in the entertainment or film industry.
Every year, the awards show is watched by millions of Americans across the country and hosted, generally, by a high-profile comedian or well-known media personality.The Academy offers awards through a variety of categories to different entertainment professions, including producers, marketing, directors and casting directors.
The most popular category is the acting branch which has over 1,300 members and is responsible for naming the winner of the most decorated acting awards of the year.
The most essential element of the Academy Awards is the people, the members who make up the organization that ultimately vote on the winners.
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