What is the Academy Award for Best Picture?
Q: What is the Academy Award for Best Picture?
A: The Academy Award for Best Picture is one of the Academy Awards given to people working in the movie industry by the American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS).
Q: When was it first awarded?
A: It was first awarded as Outstanding Picture in 1927.
Q: What did they change its name to in 1930?
A: In 1930, its name was changed to Best Picture and it has kept that name since then.
Q: Where can a list of winners be found?
A: A list of winners and other nominees can be found in the main article for each decade.
Q: How many awards are given out by AMPAS?
A: AMPAS gives out multiple awards to people working in the movie industry.
Q: Who presents these awards?
A: The American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) presents these awards.
Q: Is there only one award given each year?
A: No, there are multiple awards given out each year by AMPAS.
