The first animated film to be nominated for an Academy Award was Walt Disney's "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," released in 1937. As the first full-length cel-animated feature in motion picture history, it set a significant precedent for animation. Received with critical acclaim, "Snow White" showcased the potential of animated storytelling. The film was nominated for a Best Original Song and received a special Academy Award, which included one full-sized Oscar and seven miniature ones, acknowledging its groundbreaking achievement in cinema.