A screenwriter says he is "still reeling from the shock" of winning an Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay. Peter Straughan, who was born in Gateshead, was awarded the gong for Conclave at the 97th Academy Awards in Los Angeles.

Almost all of the night’s winners are currently still in theaters, including “Conclave,” “Wicked,” “A Complete Unknown,” “The Brutalist,” and even Best Documentary winner “No Other Land.” Yuval Abraham,

Mikey Madison won Best Actress for 'Anora' at the 2025 Oscars, beating Cynthia Erivo, Karla Sofía Gascón, Demi Moore and Fernanda Torres. Madison shared how "cleaning up after her dogs" will help her process the surprising victory.

With Anora and other recent winners in the rearview, independently made films aren't gaining ground on the awards playing field; they are the playing field.

Here is the full list of winners. Best picture Best actress Best actor Best supporting actress Best supporting actor Best director Best international feature Best animated feature