The Eighty-Sixth Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, took place on March 2, 2014. This annual ceremony honors outstanding achievements in the film industry for the previous year. The event was held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, and was hosted by Ellen DeGeneres. During the ceremony, various awards were presented, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor. The film 12 Years a Slave won the award for Best Picture, while Alfonso Cuarón received the Best Director award for Gravity. The event celebrated the creativity and talent of filmmakers and actors from around the world.