Action fans, rejoice. The Academy Awards are finally rewarding the countless artisans who design and even put their bodies on the line for incredible action sequences. The new award is officially for Achievement in Stunt Design, but the bad news is that it won’t be included in the awards until 2028, with the 100th Academy Awards. The official press release reads as follows: “The Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced today the creation of an annual competitive Academy Award® for Achievement in Stunt Design, beginning with the 100th Academy Awards® for films released in 2027.” The announcement continues:
“Since the early days of cinema, stunt design has been an integral part of filmmaking,” said Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Janet Yang. “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.”
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“Category rules for eligibility and voting for the inaugural award will be announced in 2027 with the complete 100th Academy Awards Rules. The specifics of the award’s presentation will be determined by the Academy’s Board of Governors and executive leadership at a future date. More than 100 stunt professionals are members of the Academy’s Production and Technology Branch. The last new award category created was Achievement in Casting, established in 2024 and beginning with the 98th Academy Awards for films released in 2025.”
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