Oscars

1995

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Oscars 1995 (Academy Awards) — the Academy’s annual ceremony honoring standout achievements in cinema from the previous year.

Date: March 27, 1995 21:00 (America/Sao_Paulo)
Venue: Shrine Auditorium & Expo Center
Broadcast: ABC
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DOCUMENTARY (Short Subject) 0

Winner of DOCUMENTARY (Short Subject) at the 1995 Oscars was A Time for Justice.

89mm od Europy (89mm from Europe)

1994

Blues Highway

Blues Highway

1994

School of Assassins

School of Assassins

1994

Straight from the Heart

Straight from the Heart

1994

FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM 0

Winner of FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM at the 1995 Oscars was O Sol Enganador.

Antes da Chuva

Antes da Chuva

1994

Comer Beber Viver

Comer Beber Viver

1994

Farinelli

Farinelli

1994

Strawberry and Chocolate

1994

SHORT FILM (Animated) 0

Winner of SHORT FILM (Animated) at the 1995 Oscars was Bob's Birthday.

The Big Story

1994

The Janitor

1994

Le Moine et le Poisson

Le Moine et le Poisson

1994

Triangle

Triangle

1994

SHORT FILM (Live Action) 0
Winner

Franz Kafka's It's a Wonderful Life

1994

Kangaroo Court

Kangaroo Court

1994

On Hope

On Hope

1994

Syrup

Syrup

1994

Best Picture 0

Winner of Best Picture at the 1995 Oscars was Forrest Gump: O Contador de Histórias.

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About the category: Honors the year’s best feature film, recognizing the film’s overall achievement (producers).

Criteria: Nominations are determined by all eligible Academy voting members using a preferential (ranked-choice) ballot among eligible films.

How the winner is decided: The winner is chosen by all eligible voting members, also using a preferential ballot.

Eligibility: Feature film eligible under the Academy’s general entry rules (format, qualifying run, and submission requirements).

Forrest Gump: O Contador de Histórias Winner

Forrest Gump: O Contador de Histórias

1994

Quatro Casamentos e um Funeral

Quatro Casamentos e um Funeral

1994

Pulp Fiction: Tempo de Violência

Pulp Fiction: Tempo de Violência

1994

Quiz Show: A Verdade dos Bastidores

Quiz Show: A Verdade dos Bastidores

1994

Um Sonho de Liberdade

Um Sonho de Liberdade

1994

DOCUMENTARY (Feature) 0
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About the category: Honors the best documentary feature.

Criteria: Nominations follow category-specific rules and may include a shortlist prior to final nominations.

How the winner is decided: The winner is chosen by all eligible Academy voting members (with viewing requirements where applicable).

Eligibility: Documentaries eligible under the Academy’s general and documentary-specific rules.

A Great Day in Harlem

A Great Day in Harlem

1994

Complaints of a Dutiful Daughter

Complaints of a Dutiful Daughter

1994

D-Day Remembered

D-Day Remembered

1994

Freedom on My Mind

Freedom on My Mind

1994

Winner

Maya Lin: A Strong Clear Vision

1994

ART DIRECTION 0

Winner of ART DIRECTION at the 1995 Oscars was As Loucuras do Rei George.

MAKEUP 0

Winner of MAKEUP at the 1995 Oscars was Ed Wood.

Ed Wood Winner

Rick Baker, Ve Neill, Yolanda Toussieng

for Ed Wood

SOUND EFFECTS EDITING 0

Winner of SOUND EFFECTS EDITING at the 1995 Oscars was Stephen Hunter Flick.

WRITING (Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published) 0

Winner of WRITING (Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published) at the 1995 Oscars was Eric Roth.

WRITING (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen) 0

Winner of WRITING (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen) at the 1995 Oscars was Pulp Fiction: Tempo de Violência.

Krzysztof Piesiewicz, Krzysztof Kieslowski

for Red

Directing 0

Winner of Directing at the 1995 Oscars was Robert Zemeckis.

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About the category: Recognizes the director’s achievement in shaping the film’s artistic and storytelling vision.

Criteria: Nominations are determined by the Directors Branch through branch voting among eligible works.

How the winner is decided: The winner is chosen by all eligible Academy voting members.

Eligibility: Eligible directors and works per category-specific rules and the Academy’s general entry rules.

Actor in a Leading Role 0

Winner of Actor in a Leading Role at the 1995 Oscars was Tom Hanks.

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About the category: Honors the best performance by an actor in a leading role.

Criteria: Nominations are determined by the Actors Branch. Typically 5 nominees per category rules.

How the winner is decided: The winner is chosen by all eligible Academy voting members.

Eligibility: Performance in an eligible feature; performances fully dubbed by another actor are not eligible (Academy rules).

Actress in a Leading Role 0

Winner of Actress in a Leading Role at the 1995 Oscars was Jessica Lange.

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About the category: Honors the best performance by an actress in a leading role.

Criteria: Nominations are determined by the Actors Branch via branch voting.

How the winner is decided: The winner is chosen by all eligible Academy voting members.

Eligibility: Performance in an eligible feature; general and acting-specific rules apply.

Actor in a Supporting Role 0

Winner of Actor in a Supporting Role at the 1995 Oscars was Martin Landau.

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About the category: Honors the best performance by an actor in a supporting role.

Criteria: Nominations are determined by the Actors Branch.

How the winner is decided: The winner is chosen by all eligible Academy voting members.

Eligibility: Performance in an eligible feature; acting-specific rules apply.

Actress in a Supporting Role 0

Winner of Actress in a Supporting Role at the 1995 Oscars was Dianne Wiest.

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About the category: Honors the best performance by an actress in a supporting role.

Criteria: Nominations are determined by the Actors Branch.

How the winner is decided: The winner is chosen by all eligible Academy voting members.

Eligibility: Performance in an eligible feature; acting-specific rules apply.

Cinematography 0

Winner of Cinematography at the 1995 Oscars was John Toll.

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About the category: Recognizes cinematography (image capture, lighting, framing, and visual language).

Criteria: Nominations are determined by the Cinematographers Branch.

How the winner is decided: The winner is chosen by all eligible Academy voting members.

Eligibility: Eligible films and individuals per the Academy’s general and cinematography rules.

Film Editing 0

Winner of Film Editing at the 1995 Oscars was Arthur Schmidt.

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About the category: Recognizes film editing (rhythm, narrative construction, and continuity).

Criteria: Nominations are determined by the Editors Branch.

How the winner is decided: The winner is chosen by all eligible Academy voting members.

Eligibility: Eligible films and individuals per the Academy’s general and editing rules.

Costume Design 0

Winner of Costume Design at the 1995 Oscars was Priscilla, a Rainha do Deserto.

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About the category: Honors costume design conceived for the characters and story context.

Criteria: Nominations are determined by the Costume Designers Branch.

How the winner is decided: The winner is chosen by all eligible Academy voting members.

Eligibility: To be eligible, costumes must be conceived by a costume designer (per Academy rules).

Visual Effects 0

Winner of Visual Effects at the 1995 Oscars was Forrest Gump: O Contador de Histórias.

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About the category: Recognizes excellence in visual effects (VFX), including integration and technical/artistic innovation.

Criteria: Nominations are determined by the Visual Effects branch per category rules and processes.

How the winner is decided: The winner is chosen by all eligible Academy voting members.

Eligibility: Eligible films and credited individuals per the Academy’s Visual Effects rules.

True Lies

John Bruno, Thomas L. Fisher, Jacques Stroweis, Patrick McClung

for True Lies

O Máskara

Scott Squires, Steve Williams, Tom Bertino, Jon Farhat

for O Máskara

Sound 0

Winner of Sound at the 1995 Oscars was Velocidade Máxima.

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About the category: Honors overall sound achievement (recording, editing, and mixing) as a combined category.

Criteria: Nominations are determined by the Sound Branch, following category rules and any required steps (shortlist, etc.).

How the winner is decided: The winner is chosen by all eligible Academy voting members.

Eligibility: Eligible films and credited individuals per the Academy’s Sound rules.

Music (Original Score) 0

Winner of Music (Original Score) at the 1995 Oscars was Hans Zimmer.

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About the category: Honors the best original score composed for the film.

Criteria: Nominations are determined by the Music Branch per category rules and processes.

How the winner is decided: The winner is chosen by all eligible Academy voting members.

Eligibility: Eligible scores and films per the Academy’s Music (Original Score) rules.

Music (Original Song) 0

Winner of Music (Original Song) at the 1995 Oscars was O Rei Leão.

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About the category: Honors the best original song written specifically for a motion picture.

Criteria: Nominations are determined by the Music Branch, following category rules (including eligibility and, where applicable, shortlist).

How the winner is decided: The winner is chosen by all eligible Academy voting members.

Eligibility: Eligible songs must meet originality and film-connection requirements per Academy rules.

Junior

Music and Lyric by Carole Bayer Sager, James Newton Howard, James Ingram and Patty Smyth

for Junior