The news marks a milestone in the history of the Oscars and responds to a long demand from the film community to assess the essential contribution of those who execute the most dangerous and spectacular scenes on the big screen.
The Hollywood Film Academy announced that, from the 100th edition of the Oscar Awards In 2028, a recognition of the work of the risk doubles (or specialists) of the actors will be granted at the ceremony. This award will honor the films released in 2027.
This news, confirmed on Thursday by the Board of Governors of the Academy, marks a milestone in the history of the Oscar and responds to a long demand from the film community to assess the essential contribution of those who execute the most dangerous and spectacular scenes on the big screen.
In an official statement cited by the EFE agency, Bill KramerExecutive Director of the Academy, and Janet Yang, president of the institution, expressed their enthusiasm: “Since the beginning of the cinema, the work of the specialists has been an integral part of the film realization … We are proud to honor the innovative work of these technical and creative artists, and we congratulate them for their commitment and dedication”
Although the news of the award is official, the specific details about the requirements to be considered and chosen in this new category will be announced in 2027, together with the regulation that will govern the hundredth edition of the Oscar.
It is important to note that there are already more than one hundred professionals from risk scenes who are members of the Academy Production and Technology Branch, which underlines the presence and importance of this group within the institution.
The struggle of risk doubles for being recognized by the Academy
For the community of risk scenes, the recognition of the academy to its work was something that was expected eagerly. More than 100 risk scenes are members of the Academy Production and Technology Division, and given the importance of the work of specialists in contemporary cinema (particularly in blockbusters), it is logical that the Academy officially recognizes it.
The Emmy They already have three categories of specialists: Acting of outstanding specialists, Coordination of specialists outstanding in dramatic programming and coordination of specialists outstanding in comedy programming, and the Film Actor Union Awards (SAG) They also have categories of specialists whose winners are announced on the red carpet before the start of the gala.
Source: Ambito
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