Academy Award for Makeup

These are the Academy Award for Makeup winners and nominees. Only three films are nominated each year rather than five as in most categories. The competitive category was created in 1981. Previously, make-up artists were only eligible for special achievement awards for their work. Before 1981, Special Achievement Oscars were awarded to: Starting in 1993, the award is to be shared with hairstylists if hair effects "contribute greatly to the appear... more

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  • Academy Award for Best Makeup

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Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) is a professional honorary organization dedicated to the advancement of the arts and sciences of motion pictures. The Academy is composed of over 6,000 motion picture professionals. While the great majority of its members are based in the...

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