Selected filmography : In his 50-year film career , Allen has received many award nominations . He currently holds the record for the most Academy Award nominations for Best Original Screenplay , with 16 nominations and three wins ( '' Annie Hall '' , '' Hannah and Her Sisters '' , and '' Midnight in Paris '' ) . Allen has been nominated for Best Director seven times and won for '' Annie Hall '' . Three of Allen 's films have been nominated for Academy Award for Best Picture , '' Annie Hall '' , '' Hannah and Her Sisters '' , and '' Midnight in Paris '' . Allen famously shuns award ceremonies , citing their subjectivity . His first and only appearance at the Academy Awards was at the 2002 Oscars , where he received a standing ovation . As a New York icon , he had been asked by the Academy to present a film montage of clips of New York City in the movies , which was put together by Nora Ephron , to honor the city after 9/11
2002 Oscars
74th Academy Awards
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