The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced a new global award that “celebrates moviegoing and the great tradition of the theatrical experience”. The Academy Marquee Theater List is “designed to recognise the most remarkable movie theatres around the world and honour the very best in exhibition”. “The Academy will recognise theatres that … Read more
Jennifer Davidson has been promoted to the newly expanded role of chief marketing, communications and content officer for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, it has been announced by Academy CEO Bill Kramer, to whom she will continue to report. Davidson currently oversees marketing and audience development, communications, digital/social and creative brand strategy … Read more
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences hosted the Academy Women’s Luncheon in Los Angeles yesterday (4 November), bringing together women from all facets of the filmmaking community to celebrate the Academy Gold Fellowship for Women, the Academy’s programme to support emerging women filmmakers. The luncheon at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures was … Read more
The Academy has revealed that Alina Simone and Marlén Viñayo have been selected as the recipients of the 2025 Academy Gold Fellowship for Women. Part of the Academy’s global talent development and education work, the Gold Fellowship for Women is a one-year programme that combines support, personalised mentorship and access to once-in-a-lifetime networking opportunities for … Read more
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has revealed the winners of the 2025 Student Academy Awards. Chosen from over 3,000 submissions from 988 colleges and universities worldwide, the winners will be presented with their prizes during the annual international student film awards ceremony on Monday 6 October. They will join past winners and … Read more
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is extending invitations to join the organisation to 534 artists and executives who have distinguished themselves by their contributions to motion pictures. “We are thrilled to invite this esteemed class of artists, technologists, and professionals to join the Academy,” said Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President … Read more
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced today that its Board of Governors voted to present Academy Honorary Awards to Debbie Allen, Tom Cruise and Wynn Thomas, and the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award to Dolly Parton. The four Oscar statuettes will be presented at the Academy’s 16th Governors Awards event on Sunday, November … Read more
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences awarded the Tiffen Steadicam Volt engineering and design team with an Academy Plaque at the 2025 Scientific and Technical Award ceremony, on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. The red-carpet event at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures was hosted by actor Diego Luna (Andor, Rogue One, Y Tu … Read more
DJI, the global leader in civilian drones and innovative camera technology, announced that the team behind the DJI Ronin 2 gimbal system has been honoured with a Technical Achievement Award from The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The Ronin 2 is a three-axis camera stabiliser that allows today’s camera professionals to capture smooth … Read more
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures announces its new film series, public events, and education programs for the 2025 summer season. Programming includes a screening of The Sugarland Express (1974) with Goldie Hawn on May 29; Teen Movie Madness! and Summer of Camp!, two playful and nostalgia-filled film series celebrating coming-of-age comedies and cult cinema; a screening and conversation with Crip Camp … Read more
The Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the creation of an annual competitive Academy Award for Achievement in Stunt Design, beginning with the 100th Academy Awards for films released in 2027. “Since the early days of cinema, stunt design has been an integral part of filmmaking,” said Academy … Read more
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the creation of the Janet Yang Endowment to Celebrate and Preserve Asian and AAPI filmmaking as part of Academy100, a global revenue diversification and outreach campaign designed to expand the Academy’s worldwide scope, ensure the success of its next 100 years, and connect audiences through their … Read more
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced it is now accepting entries for its 2025 Student Academy Awards competition. The entry deadline for submissions is May 18, 2025. The presentation ceremony for the annual international student film awards will be held in New York during the New York Film Festival at the Ziegfeld … Read more
For a second consecutive year, Emmy Award-winning television host, writer, producer and comedian Conan O’Brien will return to host the Oscars broadcast, and Emmy Award-winning live television event producers Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan return as the show’s executive producers for the third consecutive year, Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Janet Yang announced … Read more
The 97th Academy Awards, hosted on March 2 in Los Angeles, was a great night for the film medium. Ten of the awards for the twenty-three categories presented during the broadcast went to productions captured on film. Sean Baker’s Anora, the historic and biggest winner of the night garnering Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original … Read more
Lol Crawley BSC has taken home the Best Cinematography Oscar for his work on Brady Corbet’s The Brutalist. The Brutalist also received awards in Best Original Score for Daniel Blumberg and Best Actor for Adrien Brody. The biggest winner on the night was Anora with five wins, including the night’s most coveted prize Best Picture. The Sean … Read more
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures announces its new film series, public events, and education programs for the spring season. Programming includes a 20th anniversary screening of The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005) with Judd Apatow; Enter The Matrix: A Conversation with Lyndon Barrois Sr. and Lilly Wachowski; the 4K west coast restoration premiere of Jean-Luc Godard’s A Woman Is a … Read more
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that 14 scientific and technical achievements, represented by 37 individual award recipients, will be honoured at its annual Scientific and Technical Awards ceremony, which has been rescheduled to Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. Achievements receiving Scientific and Technical Awards must … Read more
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures announced today details of the 2025 Oscars Season at the Academy Museum, running through March 30, which invites the public to celebrate the 97th Oscars® and delve into Academy Awards® history through unique and engaging Oscar®-focused events and activities found only at the museum. Oscars Season will see the Academy Museum … Read more
The 2025 Oscar nominations have officially been announced via The Academy’s nominations announcement hosted by Rachel Sennott and Bowen Yang. Here is the full list of nominees: Best Cinematography The Brutalist Lol Crawley BSC Dune: Part II Greig Fraser ASC ACS Emilia Pérez Paul Guilhaume AFC Nosferatu Jarin Blaschke Maria Edward Lachman ASC – Best Picture Anora … Read more