Ron Meyer To Lead Newly Established Museum Board Of Trustees Museum leadership, curatorial staff, and plans for museum experience unveiled The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures announces a landmark donation of $50 million from philanthropists Cheryl and Haim Saban. This commitment—the largest gift to the Academy Museum Campaign—brings the museum’s fundraising success to $288 million,… Continue reading Academy Museum Receives Landmark $50-Million Gift From Cheryl And Haim Saban
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The Academy Continues Residency At The Metrograph Theatre In New York With “The Ballad Of Gregorio Cortez” And Tribute To George A. Romero
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will continue its year-long residency at the Metrograph Theater in New York City with upcoming programming in September and October showcasing high quality film prints from the Academy Film Archive, home to one of the most diverse and extensive motion picture collections in the world. The monthly… Continue reading The Academy Continues Residency At The Metrograph Theatre In New York With “The Ballad Of Gregorio Cortez” And Tribute To George A. Romero
James Naremore To Present Academy Film Scholars Book On Acclaimed Filmmaker Charles Burnett
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will host James Naremore for its 15th Film Scholars Lecture on Thursday, September 7, at 7:30 pm, at the Linwood Dunn Theater in Hollywood. Naremore will discuss his forthcoming book focused on Charles Burnett, a renowned African-American filmmaker and key figure in the “L.A. Rebellion,” titled, Charles… Continue reading James Naremore To Present Academy Film Scholars Book On Acclaimed Filmmaker Charles Burnett
The Academy Delves Into Latin American Film With Expansive Project “From Latin America To Hollywood: Latino Film Culture In Los Angeles, 1967-2017”
Special guests include Lourdes Portillo, Cheech Marin, Guillermo del Toro and Edward James Olmos The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will present From Latin America to Hollywood: Latino Film Culture in Los Angeles, 1967–2017, a series of film screenings, live conversations, oral histories, publications and a dedicated website exploring the shared influences of… Continue reading The Academy Delves Into Latin American Film With Expansive Project “From Latin America To Hollywood: Latino Film Culture In Los Angeles, 1967-2017”
Academy Elects 2017-18 Board Of Governors
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced its newly elected 2017–18 Board of Governors. Those elected to the Board for the first time are: Whoopi Goldberg, Actors Branch Mandy Walker, Cinematographers Branch Isis Mussenden, Costume Designers Branch Wynn P. Thomas, Designers Branch Kimberly Peirce, Directors Branch David Linde, Executives Branch Christina Kounelias,… Continue reading Academy Elects 2017-18 Board Of Governors
“Academy Gold” Internship Program Offers Exclusive Opportunity To Learn From Academy Members And Entertainment Industry Professionals
‘Academy Gold’ Adds Four Industry Partners; 20 to Participate in Pilot Year Program Kicks Off with Two-Day Orientation on June 15-16 The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is proud to announce commitments from four additional industry partners – Creative Artists Agency (CAA), Illumination Entertainment, Legendary Entertainment and Overbrook Entertainment – to participate in… Continue reading “Academy Gold” Internship Program Offers Exclusive Opportunity To Learn From Academy Members And Entertainment Industry Professionals