"The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the organization behind the Oscars, is made up of around 11,000 entertainment industry professionals broken down into 19 different branches, such as actors, directors, cinematographers, and editors. Studios, distributors, or even filmmakers themselves officially submit their projects to be considered for nomination."
"The acting, directing, and best picture categories are secretive. For these major categories, voters can back up to five performances on a preferential ballot. Oscar nomination voting began on January 12 and lasted five days."
The Oscars ceremony takes place on March 15, marking the culmination of awards season. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, consisting of approximately 11,000 entertainment industry professionals divided into 19 branches including actors, directors, cinematographers, and editors, oversees the nomination and voting process. Studios, distributors, and filmmakers submit projects for consideration. For major categories like acting, directing, and best picture, voting occurs through secret preferential ballots where voters can select up to five choices. Nomination voting occurred from January 12-16, with nominations announced on January 22, 2026.
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