List of common film awards categories

(Redirected from Best Picture)

The following is a list of categories of awards commonly awarded through organizations that bestow film awards, including those presented by various films, festivals, and people's awards.

Best Actor/Best Actress

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Best Screenplay

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Best Adapted Screenplay

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A "Best Adapted Screenplay" award is generally issued for the best achievement in transferring a written work from another genre, such as a novel or comic book, in whole or in part, to a feature film.

Best Original Screenplay

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Best Animated Feature Film

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Best Cinematography

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Best Costume Design

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Best Director

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Best Film Editing

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Best Foreign Language Film

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A "Best Foreign Language Film" is generally awarded to a film originating in a country and language different from those where the award is being given.

Best Makeup

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Best Picture

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Best Production Design

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Best Score (or Best Original Score)

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Best Song (or Best Original Song)

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Best Sound

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Best Special Effects (or Best Visual Effects)

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See also

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