Poll Suggestion: Oscar, Politics or Merit?

Welcome back, @HamidrezaMpmm 

Neither. I think that voters are easily influenceable, they always vote for most popular films. When was the last time an experimental filmmaker won an Oscar. Norman Mclaren won in 1953, but Neighbors is not his most experimental film.

I think Oscars are mainly given based on popularity. They are one of the last award show of the awards season. And often, what they do is only giving the top prizes to films that have already won 400 other awards, they show 0 originality.

I can already bet that Nora by Sean Baker will be nominated for Best Screenplay, Best Director and Best Film. Why? Because it is American and it won the Palme d'Or, do not search further.

Depends on the year.

For example

Oppenheimer - merit

Coda - Politics

@HamidrezaMpmm ,

In 1927, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) was established by a group of 36 prominent figures in the film industry, including Douglas Fairbanks, Harold Lloyd, Mary Pickford, Cecil B. DeMille, and Louis B. Mayer. One of the initial goals of AMPAS was to promote and publicize films (https://www.oscars.org/ ).

The 36 Founding Members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS)

• https://www.imdb.com/list/ls074571119/
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Academy_of_Motion_Picture_Arts_and_Sciences_founders

While merit and politics play a significant role in Oscar nominations and wins, other factors can also influence the outcome. These include:

• Publicity: Studios often launch "For Your Consideration" campaigns in industry publications to raise awareness for their films. Oscar nominations and wins can significantly boost a film's box office performance.
• Popularity: Films with strong box office numbers and popular actors, directors, and crew members are more likely to be recognized by the Academy.
• Lifetime Achievement: Accolades for career contributions can sometimes influence nominations in other categories.
• Sentiment: Tragedies or recent deaths of those involved in a film can sway voters' emotions and lead to nominations.
• Release Date: Films released later in the year tend to be fresher in voters' minds, potentially giving them an advantage.

These factors are more likely to influence nominations for Best Picture, Best Director, and acting awards. Technical categories, on the other hand, are typically judged more heavily on merit.

@HamidrezaMpmm have you had time to consider Dan's suggestions?