Oscars Ballot Builder

When selecting its best picture winner, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences uses a preferential voting system, which counts rankings from each ballot to eliminate nominees until one movie remains. To join The Washington Post Academy, be one of the first 5,783 (the actual number of Oscar voters) to submit your best picture rankings. This interactive simulates the Academy's tabulation process based on the eligible ballots entered. Submit a ballot to see how your selections stack up!

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GRAPHIC: Andrew Metcalf and Katie Parker - The Washington Post. Published Jan 10, 2013.

Who should win the Oscar for Best Actor?

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Who should win the Academy Award for Actor in a Leading Role?

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Who should win the Oscar for Best Actress?

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Who should win the Academy Award for Actress in a Leading Role?

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Who should win the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor?

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Who should win the Academy Award for Actor in a Supporting Role?

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Who should win the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress?

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Who should win the Academy Award for Actress in a Supporting Role?

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Who should win the Oscar for Best Director?

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Who should win the Academy Award for Directing?

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