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
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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
The Academy Celebrates The 75th Anniversary Of Walt Disney’s “Bambi”
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will host a special screening of the Oscar®-nominated animated feature “Bambi” in honor of the film’s 75th anniversary on Monday, May 15 at 7:30p.m. at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills. Hosted by film critic Leonard Maltin, the evening will feature a panel discussion with voice… Continue reading The Academy Celebrates The 75th Anniversary Of Walt Disney’s “Bambi”
Academy Reveals Winning Nicholl Screenwriters
Four individuals and one writing team have been selected as winners of the 2016 Academy Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting competition. The Academy Nicholl Fellowships Committee announced the winners via Livestream today. The fellows will each receive a $35,000 prize, the first installment of which will be distributed at the Academy Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting Awards… Continue reading Academy Reveals Winning Nicholl Screenwriters