What is the difference between the Oscar Award for Best Original and Best Adapted Screenplay?
The difference between the two categories lies in what each film is based on, whether it starts from scratch or from previous material.
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A gala in which there will be many awards given out, especially the statuette for Best Film. But, in addition, there are other very curious categories, such as Best Original Screenplay, and Best Adapted Screenplay, which have a great difference between them.
The big difference: what the film is based on
The category of the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay refers to any film production that the screenwriters write completely from scratch, based on a specific idea and without adapting to any previous material.
The five nominees for Original Screenplay are:
- Anora
- The Brutalist
- A Real Pain
- September 5
- The Substance
The five nominees in the Adapted Screenplay are:
- A Complete Unknown
- Conclave
- Emilia Pérez
- Nickel Boys
- Sing Sing
Meanwhile, in the Oscar category for Best Adapted Screenplay, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences refers to any film production that, according to the rules, is directly inspired by one or more previously established works, based on a source such as a book, a play, a musical, or even a video game.
The perfect duo, the perfect scene. A REAL PAIN is Academy Award® nominated for Best Supporting Actor - Kieran Culkin and Best Original Screenplay - Jesse Eisenberg. For Your Consideration. #ARealPain pic.twitter.com/9OckjIkiCH
— Searchlight Pictures (@searchlightpics) February 14, 2025
The competition for Best Picture is fierce this year, with “Emilia Pérez” leading the nominations with 13 nods. Other major contenders include “The Brutalist” and “Wicked,” each with 10 nominations. Expect some of Hollywood’s biggest stars to grace the stage, with nominees like Demi Moore, Zoe Saldaña, Timothée Chalamet, and many more.
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