The Academy released the order in which their awards will be presented tonight. In the past they’ve usually started with a supporting performance. But It appears they’re switching things up this year, beginning with the both Screenplay awards before moving on to Supporting Actress.
One wonders if this move is in the hope that a win by Straight Outta Compton at the top of the show might help to soften some of the #oscarssowhite scandal. There is a slight chance it could pull through – it’s arguably in 2nd place – but it will still be a major feat for that film to upset presumed, practically set-in-stone, frontrunner Spotlight.
In case you’re interested, here’s the order for the night:
Original Screenplay
Adapted Screenplay
Supporting Actress
Costume Design
Production Design
Makeup and Hairstyling
Cinematography
Film Editing
Sound Editing
Sound Mixing
Visual Effects
Animated Short Film
Animated Feature Film
Supporting Actor
Documentary Short Subject
Documentary Feature
Live Action Short Film
Foreign Language Film
Original Song
Original Score
Directing
Actress in a Leading Role
Actor in a Leading Role
Best Picture
The Screen Life 