Eyewitness
Oscars
2000
Discover the Oscar 2000 nominees and add them to your schedule to watch the movies.
Oscars 2000 (Academy Awards) — the Academy’s annual ceremony honoring standout achievements in cinema from the previous year.
DOCUMENTARY (Short Subject) 0
Winner of DOCUMENTARY (Short Subject) at the 2000 Oscars was King Gimp.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM 0
Winner of FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM at the 2000 Oscars was Tudo Sobre Minha Mãe.
SHORT FILM (Animated) 0
Winner of SHORT FILM (Animated) at the 2000 Oscars was O Velho e o Mar.
SHORT FILM (Live Action) 0
Bror, min bror
Killing Joe
Kleingeld
Stora & små mirakel
Winner
My Mother Dreams the Satan's Disciples in New York
Best Picture 0
Winner of Best Picture at the 2000 Oscars was Beleza Americana.
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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).
DOCUMENTARY (Feature) 0
Winner of DOCUMENTARY (Feature) at the 2000 Oscars was One Day in September.
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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.
ART DIRECTION 0
Winner of ART DIRECTION at the 2000 Oscars was A Lenda do Cavaleiro Sem Cabeça.
Art Direction: David Gropman; Set Decoration: Beth Rubino
Art Direction: Eve Stewart; Set Decoration: Eve Stewart, John Bush
Art Direction: Luciana Arrighi; Set Decoration: Ian Whittaker
Winner
Art Direction: Rick Heinrichs; Set Decoration: Peter Young
Art Direction: Roy Walker; Set Decoration: Bruno Cesari
MAKEUP 0
Winner of MAKEUP at the 2000 Oscars was Topsy-Turvy.
SOUND EFFECTS EDITING 0
Winner of SOUND EFFECTS EDITING at the 2000 Oscars was Dane A. Davis.
WRITING (Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published) 0
Winner of WRITING (Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published) at the 2000 Oscars was John Irving.
WRITING (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen) 0
Winner of WRITING (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen) at the 2000 Oscars was Alan Ball.
Directing 0
Winner of Directing at the 2000 Oscars was Sam Mendes.
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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 2000 Oscars was Kevin Spacey.
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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 2000 Oscars was Hilary Swank.
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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 2000 Oscars was Michael Caine.
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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 2000 Oscars was Angelina Jolie.
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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 2000 Oscars was Conrad Hall.
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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 2000 Oscars was Zach Staenberg.
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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 2000 Oscars was Lindy Hemming.
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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 2000 Oscars was Matrix.
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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.
John Dykstra, Jerome Chen, Henry F. Anderson III, Eric Allard
Winner
John Gaeta, Janek Sirrs, Steve Courtley, Jon Thum
John Knoll, Dennis Muren, Scott Squires, Rob Coleman
Sound 0
Winner of Sound at the 2000 Oscars was Matrix.
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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.
Andy Nelson, Doug Hemphill, Lee Orloff
Gary Rydstrom, Tom Johnson, Shawn Murphy, John Midgley
Winner
John Reitz, Gregg Rudloff, David Campbell, David Lee
Leslie Shatz, Chris Carpenter, Rick Kline, Chris Munro
Robert J. Litt, Elliot Tyson, Michael Herbick, Willie D. Burton
Music (Original Score) 0
Winner of Music (Original Score) at the 2000 Oscars was John Corigliano.
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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 2000 Oscars was Tarzan.
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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.
Music and Lyric by Aimee Mann
Music and Lyric by Diane Warren
Winner
Music and Lyric by Phil Collins
Music and Lyric by Randy Newman
Music and Lyric by Trey Parker and Marc Shaiman