Academy Award for Best Visual Effects

This list comprises all films and/or effects supervisor(s) that have won the award since it's inception in 1929. 

In the inaugural year, the award was in the form of a plaque for Best Engineering Effects. It was not until 1938 when a film was actually recognized for its effects work -- a Special Achievement Award for Special Effects. The following year, Best Special Effects became a recognized category, although on occasion the Academy has chosen to honor a single film outright rather than nominate two or more films. From 1939 to 1963, it was an award for a film's visual effects as well as audio effects, so it was often given to two persons, although some years only one or the other type of effect was recognized. In 1964, it was given only for visual effects, and the following year the name of the category was changed to Best Special Visual Effects. Honorees for this award have been bestowed several times as a Special Achievement Academy Award. In 1977, the category was given its current name Best Visual Effects. 

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This list comprises all films and/or effects supervisor(s) that have won the award since it's inception in 1929. 

In the inaugural year, the award was in the form of a plaque for Best Engineering Effects. It was not until 1938 when a film was actually recognized for its effects work -- a Special Achievement Award for Special Effects. The following year, Best Special Effects became a recognized category, although on occasion the Academy has chosen to honor a single film outright rather than nominate two or more films. From 1939 to 1963, it was an award for a film's visual effects as well as audio effects, so it was often given to two persons, although some years only one or the other type of effect was recognized. In 1964, it was given only for visual effects, and the following year the name of the category was changed to Best Special Visual Effects. Honorees for this award have been bestowed several times as a Special Achievement Academy Award. In 1977, the category was given its current name Best Visual Effects. 

Subject ID: 182601

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