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| Movie distributor | Number of nominations |
|---|---|
| Netflix | 18 |
| Apple Original Films | 13 |
| Searchlight | 13 |
| Universal | 13 |
| Warner Bros | 9 |
| A24 | 7 |
| Neon | 7 |
| Walt Disney | 5 |
| Focus Features | 5 |
| Orion Pictures / Amazon MGM Studios | 5 |
| Miyu Distribution | 2 |
| MTV Documentary Films | 2 |
| The New Yorker | 2 |
| Paramount | 2 |
| Bleecker Street | 1 |
| Disney + | 1 |
| Gkids | 1 |
| H264 Distribution | 1 |
| Kino Lorber | 1 |
| L.A. Times Studios | 1 |
| National Geographic | 1 |
| New York Times Op-Docs | 1 |
| PBS Distribution | 1 |
| Sony Pictures Classics | 1 |
| Sony Pictures Releasing | 1 |
- Region: United States
- Time period: 2024
- Published: Jan 2024
Data Analysis and Insights
Netflix leads in Academy Awards nominations
Netflix tops the list with a total of 18 nominations, showcasing its significant impact on the film industry and its success in attracting high-quality projects.Top four distributors dominate nominations
Netflix, Apple Original Films, Searchlight, and Universal each secured over 10 nominations, with Apple Original Films, Searchlight, and Universal tied at 13 nominations each, highlighting the competitive landscape among major movie distributors.A24 and Neon's notable presence
A24 and Neon both have a strong showing with 7 nominations each, indicating their significant roles in distributing critically acclaimed films despite being smaller than the industry's leading giants.Diverse distribution of nominations among studios
Walt Disney, Focus Features, and Orion Pictures / Amazon MGM Studios each earned 5 nominations, reflecting the wide distribution of high-quality content across a variety of platforms.Minor distributors secure nominations
Distributors like Miyu Distribution, MTV Documentary Films, and The New Yorker received 2 nominations each, demonstrating the opportunities for niche and independent films at the Academy Awards.Single nomination achievements
Fifteen distributors, including Bleecker Street, Disney+, and Sony Pictures Classics, each received 1 nomination, showcasing the diversity of content recognized by the Academy.Documentary and international film representation
The presence of categories like Documentary+ 1 and international distributors such as Miyu Distribution and H264 Distribution in the nominations list underscores the Academy's recognition of a wide range of storytelling forms and global cinema.Frequently Asked Questions
Which platform has the most Academy Awards nominations?
How many nominations have the top four distributors secured?
The top four distributors - Netflix, Apple Original Films, Searchlight, and Universal - each have over 10 nominations.
Terms and Definitions
Also known as the Oscars, the Academy Awards is an annual event that honors outstanding achievement in the film industry. The recipients, chosen by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, are awarded a gold-plated trophy officially known as the 'Academy Award of Merit', but more commonly referred to as an 'Oscar'.
In the context of the Academy Awards, nominations are the films, actors, directors, and other members of the movie-making teams that have been selected by the Academy's voting membership as finalists for an Oscar in their respective categories.
A movie distributor is an individual or organization responsible for the marketing and distribution of a movie. This can include releasing a film to the public directly or selling the rights to a movie to foreign markets, home video companies, or streaming platforms.
The Film Industry refers to the technological and commercial institutions involved in the production, distribution, and exhibition of films. This can include film studios, filmmaking, film production companies, and movie theaters.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is an organization made up of over 8,000 distinguished members working in cinema. It is this Academy that host and awards the annual Academy Awards, choosing the nominees and winners in various categories.
Oscar categories refer to the different sections in which films, filmmakers, and actors can be nominated and receive awards. The categories can include but are not limited to Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, and various technical and artistic categories such as Best Cinematography or Best Original Score.
The voting membership of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is made up of film industry professionals. Each of the Academy's branches, specified by profession (such as acting, directing, and writing), nominates for their respective categories, with the entire membership voting for the final awards.
In the film industry, a release refers to the distribution of a movie to the public. This could be a theatrical release, where the film is shown in cinemas, or a home video or streaming release, where the film is made available for personal viewing.
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