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The Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay is the Academy Award (also known as an Oscar) for the best screenplay not based upon previously published material. It was created in 1940 as a separate writing award from the Academy Award for Best Story.
3 Apr 2021 · One of the most prestigious honors a screenwriter can be given is the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. Over the years, we’ve seen sweeping stories of romanticism like the original Titanic, as well as stories of war like The Hurt Locker, win the award.
Starting with the 13th ceremony (1940), original writing received two awards, one for best original story and one for best original screenplay, with the exception of the 21st ceremony (1948), wherein only one award was given, for best screenplay.
* Writing (Adapted Screenplay) - Screenplay by John Ridley Actor in a Leading Role - Chiwetel Ejiofor Actor in a Supporting Role - Michael Fassbender
Oscars – Writing (Original Screenplay) Click through each award to see the full list of nominees and winners!
A high-school boy in the early 1970s is given the chance to write a story for Rolling Stone magazine about an up-and-coming rock band as he accompanies them on their concert tour. Director: Cameron Crowe | Stars: Billy Crudup , Patrick Fugit , Kate Hudson , Frances McDormand
In a near future, a lonely writer develops an unlikely relationship with an operating system designed to meet his every need. Director: Spike Jonze | Stars: Joaquin Phoenix , Amy Adams , Scarlett Johansson , Rooney Mara
