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Comprehensive information for the Academy Awards is
provided by The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences
website. The website states that the Academy of Motion
Picture Arts and Sciences is the world's preeminent
movie-related organization, with a membership of more than
6,000 of the most accomplished men and women working in
cinema.
Complete information, including awards definitions,
eligibility, submission, balloting & nominations, and more
on Rules & Eligibility can be found through this link:
http://www.oscars.org/awards/academyawards/rules/rule01.html
You may wish to read Rules 1 through 5 for complete
information on the following:
1. Awards Definitions
2. Eligibility
3. The Awards Year and Deadlines
4. Submission
5. Balloting and Nominations
Furthermore, Rules 6 through 27 cover more specific
information on individual award categories.
You can also contact the Academy at:
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Telephone: (310) 247-3000
Facsimile: (310) 859-9619
Also, you may email them with general questions and
comments using this feedback form, at:
http://www.oscars.org/contact/general.html
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