10 Shocking Problems With How The Oscar Voting Works

3. Voters Don't Watch Many Of The Films In Contention

"The deep, dark secret about the Academy is that few people actually see a lot of the movies in contention." reports Scott Feinberg. 'They will even vote for films they have never actually seen, persuaded of their worthiness by the movie studios, with their multimillion-dollar advertising and promotional budgets. Meanwhile, worthier films may be completely overlooked.' Being swayed by money completely undermines the event. As film budgets grow, their economic potential rises making the issue entirely plausible. Most likely, the Academy members may see a lot of the films up for nomination, but not all of them. This preferential treatment will naturally encourage them to vote for the best film they have seen. This knowledge encourages producers to indulge in their excessive campaigning methods.