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Oscars
2012
Discover the Oscar 2012 nominees and add them to your schedule to watch the movies.
Oscars 2012 (Academy Awards) — the Academy’s annual ceremony honoring standout achievements in cinema from the previous year.
DOCUMENTARY (Short Subject) 0
Incident in New Baghdad
Winner
Saving Face
The Barber of Birmingham: Foot Soldier of the Civil Rights Movement
The Tsunami and the Cherry Blossom
FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM 0
Winner of FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM at the 2012 Oscars was A Separação.
SHORT FILM (Animated) 0
A Morning Stroll
Dimanche
La Luna
Winner
The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore
Wild Life
SHORT FILM (Live Action) 0
Winner of SHORT FILM (Live Action) at the 2012 Oscars was The Shore.
Best Picture 0
Winner of Best Picture at the 2012 Oscars was O Artista.
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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).
Tão Forte e Tão Perto
A Invenção de Hugo Cabret
Meia Noite em Paris
O Homem Que Mudou o Jogo
Winner
O Artista
Os Descendentes
Histórias Cruzadas
A Árvore da Vida
Cavalo de Guerra
Animated Feature Film 0
Winner of Animated Feature Film at the 2012 Oscars was Rango.
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About the category: Honors the best animated feature film.
Criteria: Nominations are determined by the Animation Branch per category rules and processes.
How the winner is decided: The winner is chosen by all eligible Academy voting members.
Eligibility: Animated feature eligible under the Academy’s general and animation-specific rules.
DOCUMENTARY (Feature) 0
Winner of DOCUMENTARY (Feature) at the 2012 Oscars was Invictos.
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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.
Hell and Back Again
If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front
Paradise Lost 3: Purgatory
Pina
Winner
Invictos
ART DIRECTION 0
Winner of ART DIRECTION at the 2012 Oscars was A Invenção de Hugo Cabret.
Production Design: Anne Seibel; Set Decoration: Hélène Dubreuil
Winner
Production Design: Dante Ferretti; Set Decoration: Francesca Lo Schiavo
Production Design: Laurence Bennett; Set Decoration: Robert Gould
Production Design: Rick Carter; Set Decoration: Lee Sandales
Production Design: Stuart Craig; Set Decoration: Stephenie McMillan
MAKEUP 0
Winner of MAKEUP at the 2012 Oscars was A Dama de Ferro.
Winner
Mark Coulier and J. Roy Helland
Martial Corneville, Lynn Johnston and Matthew W. Mungle
Nick Dudman, Amanda Knight and Lisa Tomblin
SOUND EDITING 0
Winner of SOUND EDITING at the 2012 Oscars was A Invenção de Hugo Cabret.
Ethan Van der Ryn and Erik Aadahl
Lon Bender and Victor Ray Ennis
Winner
Philip Stockton and Eugene Gearty
Richard Hymns and Gary Rydstrom
SOUND MIXING 0
Winner of SOUND MIXING at the 2012 Oscars was A Invenção de Hugo Cabret.
David Parker, Michael Semanick, Ren Klyce and Bo Persson
Deb Adair, Ron Bochar, David Giammarco and Ed Novick
Gary Rydstrom, Andy Nelson, Tom Johnson and Stuart Wilson
Greg P. Russell, Gary Summers, Jeffrey J. Haboush and Peter J. Devlin
Winner
Tom Fleischman and John Midgley
Directing 0
Winner of Directing at the 2012 Oscars was Michel Hazanavicius.
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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 2012 Oscars was Jean Dujardin.
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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 2012 Oscars was Meryl Streep.
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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 2012 Oscars was Christopher Plummer.
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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 2012 Oscars was Octavia Spencer.
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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.
Writing (Original Screenplay) 0
Winner of Writing (Original Screenplay) at the 2012 Oscars was Meia Noite em Paris.
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About the category: Honors the best original screenplay, written directly for the screen (not adapted).
Criteria: Nominations are determined by the Writers Branch via branch voting.
How the winner is decided: The winner is chosen by all eligible Academy voting members.
Eligibility: Eligible screenplays and films per the Academy’s general and writing rules.
Written by Annie Mumolo & Kristen Wiig
Written by Asghar Farhadi
Written by J.C. Chandor
Written by Michel Hazanavicius
Winner
Written by Woody Allen
Writing (Adapted Screenplay) 0
Winner of Writing (Adapted Screenplay) at the 2012 Oscars was Os Descendentes.
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About the category: Honors the best adapted screenplay based on previously published or produced material.
Criteria: Nominations are determined by the Writers Branch via branch voting.
How the winner is decided: The winner is chosen by all eligible Academy voting members.
Eligibility: Eligible screenplays and films per the Academy’s general and writing rules.
Winner
Screenplay by Alexander Payne and Nat Faxon & Jim Rash
Screenplay by Bridget O'Connor & Peter Straughan
Screenplay by George Clooney & Grant Heslov and Beau Willimon
Screenplay by John Logan
Screenplay by Steven Zaillian and Aaron Sorkin; Story by Stan Chervin
Cinematography 0
Winner of Cinematography at the 2012 Oscars was Robert Richardson.
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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 2012 Oscars was Millennium: Os Homens Que Não Amavam as Mulheres.
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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.
Anne-Sophie Bion and Michel Hazanavicius
Winner
Kirk Baxter and Angus Wall
Costume Design 0
Winner of Costume Design at the 2012 Oscars was Mark Bridges.
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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 2012 Oscars was A Invenção de Hugo Cabret.
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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.
Erik Nash, John Rosengrant, Dan Taylor and Swen Gillberg
Joe Letteri, Dan Lemmon, R. Christopher White and Daniel Barrett
Winner
Rob Legato, Joss Williams, Ben Grossmann and Alex Henning
Scott Farrar, Scott Benza, Matthew Butler and John Frazier
Tim Burke, David Vickery, Greg Butler and John Richardson
Music (Original Score) 0
Winner of Music (Original Score) at the 2012 Oscars was Ludovic Bource.
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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 2012 Oscars was Os Muppets.
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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.
Winner
Music and Lyric by Bret McKenzie
Music by Sergio Mendes and Carlinhos Brown; Lyric by Siedah Garrett