Academy Award for Best Original Score

Academy Award for Best Original Score
2023 award winner: Ludwig Göransson
CountryUnited States
Presented byAcademy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
First awardedFebruary 27, 1935; 89 years ago (1935-02-27)
Most recent winnerLudwig Göransson
Oppenheimer (2023)
Most awardsAlfred Newman (9)
Most nominationsJohn Williams (48)
Websiteoscars.org

The Academy Award for Best Original Score is an award presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) to the best substantial body of music in the form of dramatic underscoring written specifically for the film by the submitting composer.[1] Some pre-existing music is allowed, though, but a contending film must include a minimum of original music. This minimum since 2021 is established as 35% of the music, which is raised to 80% for sequels and franchise films.[2] Fifteen scores are shortlisted before nominations are announced.

  1. ^ "Rule Sixteen: Special Rules for the Best Picture of the Year Award | Rules for the 85th Academy Awards | Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences". Oscars.org. 2012-08-24. Archived from the original on 2013-12-11. Retrieved 2014-05-15.
  2. ^ "94th Oscars Rules. Complete Rules. Rule Fifteen, Special Rules for the Music Awards" (PDF). Oscars.org. Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. 2021-06-30. p. 22. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2021-06-30.