The following is a list of categories of awards commonly awarded through organizations that bestow film awards, including those presented by various films, festivals, and people's awards.
A "Best Adapted Screenplay" award is generally issued for the best achievement in transferring a written work from another genre, such as a novelorcomic book, in whole or in part, to a feature film.
A "Best Foreign Language Film" is generally awarded to a film originating in a country and language different from those where the award is being given.