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As the great and the good assembled to honour cinematic storytelling at the Academy Awards extravaganza, little did they realise that the most improbable story of the day was lurking in their luxury goody bags.

Nominees in the categories of Best Director, Actor, Actress, Supporting Actor and Actress would each find a highly original package of chocolates nestling in their bags.

The sweet delights were handcrafted by artisan chocolatier, Fiona McArthur, the proprietor of a small confectionery shop in the remote and windswept port of Campbeltown, Western Scotland.

When organisers of the star-studded event invited McArthur to contribute, she was convinced the request wasn't genuine.

McArthur's chocolate treats are all vegan, devoid of allergens such as gluten and soya and free from palm oil and alcohol, while the packaging eschews any form of plastic.

The brand's known as FETCHA, which is an acronym for Free from, Ethical, Tasty, Chocolate, Handmade, Art - a message that resonated with the company responsible for the goody bags.

A keen film buff, who's incidentally performed as an extra in a number of movies herself, McArthur resolved to cast her creations in a lead role.

She dreamed up a choice of bonbons inspired by the Oscar-nominated movies.

It seems Willy Wonka isn't the only chocolatier lucky enough to have starred at the Oscars!

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