Awards

1954 Film Awards Season

Explore the most prestigious awards in cinema, celebrating excellence in filmmaking, acting, and technical achievement.

The 26th Academy Awards

March 25, 1954

The 26th Academy Awards

The 26th Academy Awards took place on Thursday, March 25, 1954 at the RKO Pantages Theatre, honoring films released in 1953. The ceremony featured standout moments including William Holden’s Best Actor win in Stalag 17 and Audrey Hepburn’s Best Actress performance in Roman Holiday, as well as notable writing achievements for films like Roman Holiday, From Here to Eternity, and Titanic. Memorable highlights also included the Opening of the Oscars with a star-studded lineup and Walt Disney receiving accolades in the Short Subject and Documentary categories.

Total movies nominated

11

Total movies awarded

16

7th British Academy Film Awards

February 1, 1954

7th British Academy Film Awards

The 7th British Academy Film Awards, presented by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts in 1954, honoured the best films of 1953. The ceremony celebrated excellence in film across various categories including acting, documentary, and national film achievements.

Total movies nominated

4

Total movies awarded

1

7th Directors Guild of America Awards

March 1, 1955

7th Directors Guild of America Awards

The 7th Directors Guild of America Awards celebrated the best in directing for film and television for the year 1954. Presented in 1955, the event recognized outstanding work in the Feature Film category with one winner and multiple notable nominees.

Total movies nominated

5

Total movies awarded

1

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