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Stunt Performers Are Finally Getting Their Own Academy Award
In unexpected news, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that a new Oscar will be handed out for Stunt Design at the 100th Academy Awards. This will mean that after years of lobbying, stunt performers will finally have a chance to win an Academy Award. There are already 100 stunt professionals in the Academy’s Production and Technology Branch, but they do not have their own branch as of yet. READ MORE: Conan O’Brien is officially back to host the 2026 Oscars In a statement, Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Janet Yang noted, “Since the early days of cinema, stunt design has been an integral part of filmmaking. Continue reading Stunt Performers Are Finally Getting Their Own Academy Award at The Playlist.
In unexpected news, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that a new Oscar will be handed out for Stunt Design at the 100th Academy Awards. This will mean that after years of lobbying, stunt performers will finally have a chance to win an Academy Award. There are already 100 stunt professionals in the Academy’s Production and Technology Branch, but they do not have their own branch as of yet.
READ MORE: Conan O’Brien is officially back to host the 2026 Oscars
In a statement, Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Janet Yang noted, “Since the early days of cinema, stunt design has been an integral part of filmmaking.
Continue reading Stunt Performers Are Finally Getting Their Own Academy Award at The Playlist.
