Katana VentraIP

Academy Award for Best Original Score

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.

Academy Award for Best Original Score

February 27, 1935 (1935-02-27)

Records[edit]

Superlatives[edit]

These are only for nominations in the Scoring categories. Nominations in other categories, such as the Original Song category, are not included.

Academy Award for Best Original Song

BAFTA Award for Best Original Music

Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Score

Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score

Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Composition

Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Performance

Grammy Award for Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media

Grammy Award for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media

Grammy Award for Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella

Saturn Award for Best Music

(official Academy site)

Oscars.org

(official site)

The Academy Awards Database

(official ceremony promotional site)

Oscar.com