film awards

Movie industry accolades

Film awards are honors recognizing achievement in motion pictures—acting, directing, writing, technical craft.

The Academy Awards (Oscars) dominate American film culture, but dozens of others exist: Golden Globes, BAFTAs, Cannes prizes, critics' circle awards.

The film swept the major awards.

Award season runs roughly from December through March.

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