The Academy Announces Major Collections Gift From George Stevens, Jr.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is pleased to announce a donation to the Margaret Herrick Library and the Academy Film Archive from George Stevens, Jr., the award-winning filmmaker and founder of the American Film Institute.  The acquisition of papers and films documenting his creative career and public service extends the coverage of… Continue reading The Academy Announces Major Collections Gift From George Stevens, Jr.

Academy Gold Enters Second Year With 22 Entertainment Industry Partners

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is proud to announce the launch of the 2018 Academy Gold internship enhancement and mentorship program for students and young professionals from underrepresented communities.  Currently, there are 22 entertainment industry partners, including Annapurna Pictures, Creative Artists Agency (CAA), Deluxe, The Walt Disney Company, Dolby Laboratories, FotoKem, FremantleMedia,… Continue reading Academy Gold Enters Second Year With 22 Entertainment Industry Partners

The Academy Science And Technology Council Presents “Hidden Figures / Modern Figures” In Partnership With NASA

The Academy Science and Technology Council will present “Hidden Figures/Modern Figures: A Journey of Breakthroughs in Cinema and Space Travel,” in collaboration with NASA, on Wednesday, November 29, at 7:30pm at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills. The evening will feature a panel discussion with NASA scientists and “Hidden Figures” filmmakers for an examination… Continue reading The Academy Science And Technology Council Presents “Hidden Figures / Modern Figures” In Partnership With NASA

Medalists Revealed At 2017 Student Academy Awards®

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences tonight honored 17 student winners from colleges and universities around the world at the 44th Student Academy Awards® ceremony, held at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills. The Gold, Silver and Bronze Medal awards were announced and presented by actors Amber Tamblyn and Andy Serkis, producer… Continue reading Medalists Revealed At 2017 Student Academy Awards®

Amber Tamblyn, Andy Serkis, Devon Franklin And Jennifer Yuh Nelson To Present At 2017 Student Academy Awards®

Actors Amber Tamblyn and Andy Serkis, producer DeVon Franklin and director Jennifer Yuh Nelson will be presenters at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ 44th Student Academy Awards® on Thursday, October 12, at 7:30 p.m. at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills.  The awards ceremony caps a week of industry activities for… Continue reading Amber Tamblyn, Andy Serkis, Devon Franklin And Jennifer Yuh Nelson To Present At 2017 Student Academy Awards®

Academy’s Tech Council Adds 7 New Members

Nafees Bin Zafar, Maryann Brandon, Bill Corso, Andrea Kalas, Ai-Ling Lee, Leon Silverman and Steve Yedlin have accepted invitations to join the Science and Technology Council of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, bringing the Council’s 2017–2018 membership roster to 25. Nafees Bin Zafar, a technology development supervisor at Digital Domain, has worked… Continue reading Academy’s Tech Council Adds 7 New Members