Academy Awards9

The Academy Awards (AKA Oscars) are presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences in the States in recognition of excellence in cinematic achievements, as assessed by their voting membership. Irish winners include Daniel Day-Lewis (3 Best Actor), Cillian Murphy (Best Actor), Brenda Fricker (Best Supporting Actress), writers George Bernard Shaw, Neil Jordan & Kenneth Branagh, plus Glen Hansard & Markéta Irglová for Best Song, Martin McDonagh (Best Short) & Richard Baneham (VFX).