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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 .
Writing (Original Screenplay) - Screenplay by Wes Anderson; Story by Wes Anderson & Hugo Guinness
Apr 3, 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.
Oscars – Writing (Original Screenplay) Click through each award to see the full list of nominees and winners!
Jan 22, 2015 · From birds to boys to everything in between, the Best Original Screenplay nominees for this year’s 87 th Academy Awards are a diverse, intriguing mix. Most of the writers up for the Oscar have competed for the award before, so it’s anyone’s game.
Feb 20, 2015 · Whereas the Best Picture award tends to favor more traditional fare, such as historical films and biopics, the Best Original Screenplay winners have included a wonderfully eclectic list of films ranging from romantic comedies to neo-noir thrillers. Here’s a look at the twenty-five best Oscar winners in the Best Original Screenplay category: 25.
