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Oscars
1993
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Oscars 1993 (Academy Awards) — the Academy’s annual ceremony honoring standout achievements in cinema from the previous year.
DOCUMENTARY (Short Subject) 0
Winner of DOCUMENTARY (Short Subject) at the 1993 Oscars was Educating Peter.
Beyond Imagining: Margaret Anderson and the 'Little Review'
Winner
Educating Peter
The Colours of My Father: A Portrait of Sam Borenstein
When Abortion Was Illegal: Untold Stories
FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM 0
Winner of FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM at the 1993 Oscars was Indochina.
SHORT FILM (Animated) 0
Winner of SHORT FILM (Animated) at the 1993 Oscars was Mona Lisa Descending a Staircase.
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Winner
Mona Lisa Descending a Staircase
Reci, Reci, Reci... (Words, Words, Words)
Screen Play
The Sandman
SHORT FILM (Live Action) 0
Winner of SHORT FILM (Live Action) at the 1993 Oscars was Omnibus.
Best Picture 0
Winner of Best Picture at the 1993 Oscars was Os Imperdoáveis.
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About the category: Honors the year’s best feature film, recognizing the film’s overall achievement (producers).
Criteria: Nominations are determined by all eligible Academy voting members using a preferential (ranked-choice) ballot among eligible films.
How the winner is decided: The winner is chosen by all eligible voting members, also using a preferential ballot.
Eligibility: Feature film eligible under the Academy’s general entry rules (format, qualifying run, and submission requirements).
DOCUMENTARY (Feature) 0
Winner of DOCUMENTARY (Feature) at the 1993 Oscars was The Panama Deception.
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About the category: Honors the best documentary feature.
Criteria: Nominations follow category-specific rules and may include a shortlist prior to final nominations.
How the winner is decided: The winner is chosen by all eligible Academy voting members (with viewing requirements where applicable).
Eligibility: Documentaries eligible under the Academy’s general and documentary-specific rules.
Changing Our Minds: The Story of Dr. Evelyn Hooker
Fires of Kuwait
Liberators: Fighting on Two Fronts in World War II
Music for the Movies: Bernard Herrmann
Winner
The Panama Deception
ART DIRECTION 0
Winner of ART DIRECTION at the 1993 Oscars was Retorno a Howard's End.
Art Direction: Ferdinando Scarfiotti; Set Decoration: Linda DeScenna
Art Direction: Henry Bumstead; Set Decoration: Janice Blackie-Goodine
Winner
Art Direction: Luciana Arrighi; Set Decoration: Ian Whittaker
Art Direction: Stuart Craig; Set Decoration: Chris A. Butler
Art Direction: Thomas Sanders; Set Decoration: Garrett Lewis
MAKEUP 0
Winner of MAKEUP at the 1993 Oscars was Drácula de Bram Stoker.
Winner
Greg Cannom, Michèle Burke, Matthew W. Mungle
Ve Neill, Greg Cannom, John Blake
Ve Neill, Ronnie Specter, Stan Winston
SOUND EFFECTS EDITING 0
Winner of SOUND EFFECTS EDITING at the 1993 Oscars was Drácula de Bram Stoker.
WRITING (Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published) 0
Winner of WRITING (Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published) at the 1993 Oscars was Ruth Prawer Jhabvala.
WRITING (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen) 0
Winner of WRITING (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen) at the 1993 Oscars was Neil Jordan.
Directing 0
Winner of Directing at the 1993 Oscars was Clint Eastwood.
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About the category: Recognizes the director’s achievement in shaping the film’s artistic and storytelling vision.
Criteria: Nominations are determined by the Directors Branch through branch voting among eligible works.
How the winner is decided: The winner is chosen by all eligible Academy voting members.
Eligibility: Eligible directors and works per category-specific rules and the Academy’s general entry rules.
Actor in a Leading Role 0
Winner of Actor in a Leading Role at the 1993 Oscars was Al Pacino.
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About the category: Honors the best performance by an actor in a leading role.
Criteria: Nominations are determined by the Actors Branch. Typically 5 nominees per category rules.
How the winner is decided: The winner is chosen by all eligible Academy voting members.
Eligibility: Performance in an eligible feature; performances fully dubbed by another actor are not eligible (Academy rules).
Actress in a Leading Role 0
Winner of Actress in a Leading Role at the 1993 Oscars was Emma Thompson.
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About the category: Honors the best performance by an actress in a leading role.
Criteria: Nominations are determined by the Actors Branch via branch voting.
How the winner is decided: The winner is chosen by all eligible Academy voting members.
Eligibility: Performance in an eligible feature; general and acting-specific rules apply.
Actor in a Supporting Role 0
Winner of Actor in a Supporting Role at the 1993 Oscars was Gene Hackman.
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About the category: Honors the best performance by an actor in a supporting role.
Criteria: Nominations are determined by the Actors Branch.
How the winner is decided: The winner is chosen by all eligible Academy voting members.
Eligibility: Performance in an eligible feature; acting-specific rules apply.
Actress in a Supporting Role 0
Winner of Actress in a Supporting Role at the 1993 Oscars was Marisa Tomei.
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About the category: Honors the best performance by an actress in a supporting role.
Criteria: Nominations are determined by the Actors Branch.
How the winner is decided: The winner is chosen by all eligible Academy voting members.
Eligibility: Performance in an eligible feature; acting-specific rules apply.
Cinematography 0
Winner of Cinematography at the 1993 Oscars was Philippe Rousselot.
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About the category: Recognizes cinematography (image capture, lighting, framing, and visual language).
Criteria: Nominations are determined by the Cinematographers Branch.
How the winner is decided: The winner is chosen by all eligible Academy voting members.
Eligibility: Eligible films and individuals per the Academy’s general and cinematography rules.
Film Editing 0
Winner of Film Editing at the 1993 Oscars was Joel Cox.
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About the category: Recognizes film editing (rhythm, narrative construction, and continuity).
Criteria: Nominations are determined by the Editors Branch.
How the winner is decided: The winner is chosen by all eligible Academy voting members.
Eligibility: Eligible films and individuals per the Academy’s general and editing rules.
Costume Design 0
Winner of Costume Design at the 1993 Oscars was Eiko Ishioka.
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About the category: Honors costume design conceived for the characters and story context.
Criteria: Nominations are determined by the Costume Designers Branch.
How the winner is decided: The winner is chosen by all eligible Academy voting members.
Eligibility: To be eligible, costumes must be conceived by a costume designer (per Academy rules).
Visual Effects 0
Winner of Visual Effects at the 1993 Oscars was A Morte lhe Cai Bem.
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About the category: Recognizes excellence in visual effects (VFX), including integration and technical/artistic innovation.
Criteria: Nominations are determined by the Visual Effects branch per category rules and processes.
How the winner is decided: The winner is chosen by all eligible Academy voting members.
Eligibility: Eligible films and credited individuals per the Academy’s Visual Effects rules.
Winner
Ken Ralston, Doug Chiang, Doug Smythe, Tom Woodruff, Jr.
Michael Fink, Craig Barron, John Bruno, Dennis Skotak
Richard Edlund, Alec Gillis, Tom Woodruff, Jr., George Gibbs
Sound 0
Winner of Sound at the 1993 Oscars was O Último dos Moicanos.
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About the category: Honors overall sound achievement (recording, editing, and mixing) as a combined category.
Criteria: Nominations are determined by the Sound Branch, following category rules and any required steps (shortlist, etc.).
How the winner is decided: The winner is chosen by all eligible Academy voting members.
Eligibility: Eligible films and credited individuals per the Academy’s Sound rules.
Winner
Chris Jenkins, Doug Hemphill, Mark Smith, Simon Kaye
Don Mitchell, Frank A. Montaño, Rick Hart, Scott Smith
Kevin O'Connell, Rick Kline, Bob Eber
Les Fresholtz, Vern Poore, Dick Alexander, Rob Young
Terry Porter, Mel Metcalfe, David J. Hudson, Doc Kane
Music (Original Score) 0
Winner of Music (Original Score) at the 1993 Oscars was Alan Menken.
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About the category: Honors the best original score composed for the film.
Criteria: Nominations are determined by the Music Branch per category rules and processes.
How the winner is decided: The winner is chosen by all eligible Academy voting members.
Eligibility: Eligible scores and films per the Academy’s Music (Original Score) rules.
Music (Original Song) 0
Winner of Music (Original Song) at the 1993 Oscars was Aladdin.
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About the category: Honors the best original song written specifically for a motion picture.
Criteria: Nominations are determined by the Music Branch, following category rules (including eligibility and, where applicable, shortlist).
How the winner is decided: The winner is chosen by all eligible Academy voting members.
Eligibility: Eligible songs must meet originality and film-connection requirements per Academy rules.
Winner
Music by Alan Menken; Lyric by Tim Rice
Music by David Foster; Lyric by Linda Thompson | Music by Jud Friedman; Lyric by Allan Rich
Music by Robert Kraft; Lyric by Arne Glimcher