For example , the 2nd Academy Awards presented on April 3 , 1930 , recognized films that were released between August 1 , 1928 , and July 31 , 1929 .
For the first six ceremonies , the eligibility period spanned two calendar years .
The 2nd Academy Awards presented on April 3 , 1930 , recognized films that were released between August 1 , 1928 , and July 31 , 1929 .
For the first six ceremonies , the eligibility period spanned two calendar years .