Has a science fiction film ever won the best picture award?

Yes, some science fiction movies have won the best picture. For example, 'The Shape of Water' won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2018.

Yes, many science fiction films have won Oscars. For example, 'The Matrix' won several technical awards.

Yes. There are some awards where graphic novels have been recognized in the short fiction realm. For instance, certain independent or genre - specific awards might consider the unique storytelling format of graphic novels as equivalent to short fiction.

As far as I know, no. Since this 'gag award for bad erotic fiction' is not a widely known or mainstream award, there's no evidence of anyone having won it. It could be a concept that is more of a joke or a way to discuss the quality of erotic fiction in a humorous way, rather than an award with a history of winners.

Well, I'm not entirely certain about the very recent winner of the Campbell Award in science fiction. But you could try searching on social media groups dedicated to science fiction. There are often enthusiasts there who keep track of such award news. Also, some bookstores that focus on science fiction might have information on the recent awardees as they are interested in promoting the works of award - winning authors.

I'm not sure. You might need to check the latest news or official announcements for that specific information.

One of the well - known novels that won such an award is 'Dune' by Frank Herbert. It's a classic in the science fiction genre with its complex world - building, political intrigue, and exploration of ecological and religious themes.

Some science fiction novelists had won the Nobel Prize in Literature, such as William Faulkner, Isaac Asimoff, Frederick Stirling, George R. R. Martin, and so on. However, the number of science fiction novelists who won the Nobel Prize in Literature was relatively small, so the number of awards they won was not as many as other types of novelists.

The science fiction novelist had once won the Nobel Prize in Literature. For example, the American science fiction writer Isaac Asimov won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1942; the British science fiction writer Douglas Adams won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1974; and Arthur Arthur Ashe, the grandson of the American science fiction writer Isaac Asimov, won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2018. However, it should be noted that science fiction novels were nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature only in the 1960s, so some science fiction novelists had not yet won the Nobel Prize in Literature.

I'm afraid I can't provide a definite answer. To know who won the national film award for best story last year, one would need to research the official announcements of the relevant national film awards. These awards usually consider many factors such as the originality of the story, its impact on the audience, and how well it is told through the film medium. There are numerous national film awards around the world, like the ones in India, the UK, and France, each with their own unique set of nominees and winners for this category.