Academy Partners With Mercury Studios To Launch 
Jonas Gwangwa Music Composition Initiative, 
A Career Development Program For Black British Musicians

Year-Long Program to Foster Broader Representation in Film Music Composition The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, in partnership with Mercury Studios, today announced the launch of the Jonas Gwangwa Music Composition Initiative, a one-year career development program for Black British musicians interested in composing music for film.  In celebration of the late South… Continue reading Academy Partners With Mercury Studios To Launch 
Jonas Gwangwa Music Composition Initiative, 
A Career Development Program For Black British Musicians

Academy Invites 397 To Membership

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is extending invitations to join the organization to 397 artists and executives who have distinguished themselves by their contributions to theatrical motion pictures. Membership selection is based on professional qualifications, with an ongoing commitment to representation, inclusion and equity remaining a priority.  The 2022 class is 44%… Continue reading Academy Invites 397 To Membership

The Academy To Honor Michael J. Fox, Euzhan Palcy, Diane Warren, Peter Weir With Oscars At Governors Awards In November

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced today that its Board of Governors voted to present Honorary Awards to Euzhan Palcy, Diane Warren and Peter Weir, and the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award to Michael J. Fox.  The four Oscar® statuettes will be presented at the Academy’s 13th Governors Awards on Saturday, November 19,… Continue reading The Academy To Honor Michael J. Fox, Euzhan Palcy, Diane Warren, Peter Weir With Oscars At Governors Awards In November

Academy Kicks Off Sixth Year Of ‘Gold Rising’ Program With 27 Entertainment Industry Partners

Talent Development and Inclusion Program IntroducesNew Visual Effects Track The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is proud to announce commitments from 27 partner companies in the sixth year of its Academy Gold Rising program.  Gold Rising is an entertainment industry internship enhancement and mentorship program for students and young professionals from underrepresented communities.  For… Continue reading Academy Kicks Off Sixth Year Of ‘Gold Rising’ Program With 27 Entertainment Industry Partners

Academy Reappoints Current At-large Governors Franklin, Garcia And Yang To Additional Terms

The Academy Board of Governors has confirmed the reappointment of current governors-at-large DeVon Franklin (Executives Branch), Rodrigo García (Directors Branch) and Janet Yang (Producers Branch).  They will each serve an additional three-year term beginning on July 1. “The level of commitment DeVon, Rodrigo and Janet have shown to the Academy, its members, and our ongoing… Continue reading Academy Reappoints Current At-large Governors Franklin, Garcia And Yang To Additional Terms

The Academy And ABC Announce Show Date For 95th Oscars

KEY DATES ALSO ANNOUNCED FOR 2022 AWARDS SEASON The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and ABC today announced the 95th Oscars® will take place on Sunday, March 12, 2023.  The show will air live on ABC and in more than 200 territories worldwide from the Dolby® Theatre at Ovation Hollywood. Academy key dates for… Continue reading The Academy And ABC Announce Show Date For 95th Oscars