Send a comment on this item to LII: Send a comment on this item to LII staff, who on weekdays will usually reply within 24 hours. Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences: Scientific & Technical Awards These Oscars, awarded a short time prior to the other Academy Awards, have been given since 1930/31 to "any device, method, formula, discovery or invention of special and outstanding value to the arts and sciences of motion pictures." The site features details and photos of award-winners back to 1998 (including photos of the actresses who presided over the event), and a link to a database with award-winners back to 1930. http://www.oscars.org/awards/scitech/ Asterisk * indicates required field. Your Name Your Email Address * We will not sell or provide your email address to anyone else. Comment * Enter the verification code as it is shown in the box below. This helps prevent automated submissions. *