The 8th Academy Awards to honour films released during 1935 were held on March 5, 1936, at the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles, California and hosted by AMPAS president Frank Capra. This was the first year in which the awards were called "Oscars".
Winners and nominees
Awards Nominees were announced on February 7, 1936. Winners are listed first and highlighted in boldface. Special Award • To David Wark Griffith, for his distinguished creative achievements as director and producer and his invaluable initiative and lasting contributions to the progress of the motion picture arts. == Multiple nominations and awards ==