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Oscars to add stunt design award for its 100th ceremony
NF Times
|Apr 13, 2025
After many years of impassioned calls for an Oscar recognizing the art of the stunt, the film academy has decided to give it an official award.
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An achievement in stunt design prize will be added starting with the 100th Academy Awards, which will recognize films released in 2027, the film academy said Thursday.
“Since the early days of cinema, stunt design has been an integral part of filmmaking,” Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Janet Yang said in a joint statement. “We are proud to honor the innovative work of these technical and creative artists, and we congratulate them for their commitment and dedication in reaching this momentous occasion.”The film academy’s production and technology branch has more than 100 stunt performers among its ranks.
This story is from the Apr 13, 2025 edition of NF Times.
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