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The Academy of Motion Pictures programs, exhibitions and events in Los Angeles. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is the world’s preeminent movie-related organization, with a membership of more than 8,000 of the most accomplished men and women working in cinema.
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In addition to the annual Academy Awards – in which the members vote to select the nominees and winners – the Academy presents a diverse year-round slate of public programs, exhibitions and events; provides financial support to a wide range of other movie-related organizations and endeavors; acts as a neutral advocate in the advancement of motion picture technology; and, through its Margaret Herrick Library and Academy Film Archive, collects, preserves, restores and provides access to movies and items related to their history. Through these and other activities the Academy serves students, historians, the entertainment industry and people everywhere who love movies. For more information about the Academy, visit us at www.oscars.org
In addition to the annual Academy Awards – in which the members vote to select the nominees and winners – the Academy presents a diverse year-round slate of public programs, exhibitions and events; provides financial support to a wide range of other movie-related organizations and endeavors; acts as a neutral advocate in the advancement of motion picture technology; and, through its Margaret Herrick Library and Academy Film Archive, collects, preserves, restores and provides access to movies and items related to their history. Through these and other activities the Academy serves students, historians, the entertainment industry and people everywhere who love movies. For more information about the Academy, visit us at www.oscars.org
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04/13/2021
93rd Oscars Giveaway
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04/06/2021
93rd Oscars Giveaway
93rd Oscars Giveaway
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03/15/2021
Bring Your Movie Love
Bring your movie love. Tune-in to the 93rd #Oscars on Sunday, April 25 at 8PM EDT / 5PM PDT.
03/15/2021
Congratulations to our Oscar nominees! See the full list of nominees on Oscar.com. #OscarNoms
02/15/2021
2021 Scientific & Technical Awards | Hosted by Nia DaCosta
Watch this year's #SciTechAwards, hosted by Nia DaCosta!
The Scientific and Technical Awards honor the individuals and companies whose discoveries and innovations have contributed in significant and lasting ways to motion pictures.
12/03/2020
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Watch the full 2020 Nicholl Fellowship Live Read and Ceremony, hosted by Aldis Hodge, with performances from Stephanie Beatriz, Michael Peña, Lou Diamond Phillips and Taylor Russell.
Watch the full 2020 Nicholl Fellowship Live Read and Ceremony, hosted by Aldis Hodge, with performances from Stephanie Beatriz, Michael Peña, Lou Diamond Phillips and Taylor Russell.
10/27/2020
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In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, we are proud to present a special virtual program featuring conversations with filmmakers with disabilities, discussing struggles, successes, and breaking down barriers within the entertainment industry.
In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, we are proud to present a special virtual program featuring conversations with filmmakers with disabilities, discussing struggles, successes, and breaking down barriers within the entertainment industry.
10/22/2020
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How do you measure excellence? In the latest #AcademyDialogues conversation, Ava DuVernay, Julie Dash and Euzhan Palcy will discuss how the Hollywood system can broaden its aperture to appreciate storytelling from the worldviews of different ethnic and racial communities.
How do you measure excellence? In the latest #AcademyDialogues conversation, Ava DuVernay, Julie Dash and Euzhan Palcy will discuss how the Hollywood system can broaden its aperture to appreciate storytelling from the worldviews of different ethnic and racial communities.
10/21/2020
What do Spike Lee, Pete Doctor and Patricia Cardosa all have in common? They got their start by winning a Student Academy Award! Watch this year’s awards ceremony and get a sneak peek at the future of film.
Watch it here: studentacademyawards.org
What do Spike Lee, Pete Doctor and Patricia Cardosa all have in common? They got their start by winning a Student Academy Award! Watch this year’s awards ceremony and get a sneak peek at the future of film.
Watch it here: studentacademyawards.org
10/15/2020
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This conversation features Academy governor and producer DeVon Franklin (Breakthrough Movie), The Black List founder Franklin Leonard, producer Debra Martin Chase (Harriet Movie), and M88 president, managing partner and co-founder Phillip Sun, as they discuss their professional journeys and finding success outside of the traditional Hollywood system.
This conversation features Academy governor and producer DeVon Franklin (Breakthrough Movie), The Black List founder Franklin Leonard, producer Debra Martin Chase (Harriet Movie), and M88 president, managing partner and co-founder Phillip Sun, as they discuss their professional journeys and finding success outside of the traditional Hollywood system.
10/08/2020
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Anita Hill moderates this conversation with Geena Davis (Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media), Alma Har'el, Laura Karpman and Karen Rupert Toliver about their personal journey to becoming agents of change. In their discussion, they explore how women of all ages see themselves depicted in the far-reaching world of movies, and how to bring more role models on screen and behind the camera.
Anita Hill moderates this conversation with Geena Davis (Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media), Alma Har'el, Laura Karpman and Karen Rupert Toliver about their personal journey to becoming agents of change. In their discussion, they explore how women of all ages see themselves depicted in the far-reaching world of movies, and how to bring more role models on screen and behind the camera.
10/01/2020
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Shawn Finnie moderates a panel with Delroy Lindo, Gina Prince-Bythewood and T.J. Martin discussing how Black artists break through barriers and truly realize the power and meaning behind the saying, “We are the culture. Nothing moves without us.”
Shawn Finnie moderates a panel with Delroy Lindo, Gina Prince-Bythewood and T.J. Martin discussing how Black artists break through barriers and truly realize the power and meaning behind the saying, “We are the culture. Nothing moves without us.”
09/24/2020
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Elvis Mitchell moderates a panel with Academy governor and director/writer Rodrigo García, and casting directors Julia Kim and Victoria Thomas. Can a renewed creative collaboration between casting directors and filmmakers offer a tremendous opportunity to better reflect the world on screen as it truly is today?
Elvis Mitchell moderates a panel with Academy governor and director/writer Rodrigo García, and casting directors Julia Kim and Victoria Thomas. Can a renewed creative collaboration between casting directors and filmmakers offer a tremendous opportunity to better reflect the world on screen as it truly is today?
09/17/2020
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Lisa Cortés, Jim LeBrecht, Bao Nguyen and Dawn Porter talk with Roger Ross Williams about the systemic changes needed to give marginalized communities a shot at telling stories through their own lens. #AcademyDialogues
Lisa Cortés, Jim LeBrecht, Bao Nguyen and Dawn Porter talk with Roger Ross Williams about the systemic changes needed to give marginalized communities a shot at telling stories through their own lens. #AcademyDialogues
09/10/2020
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Victoria Alonso, Carmen Cuba, Nadia Hallgren, Eva Longoria Baston and Ivette Rodriguez talk with Lorenza Muñoz about the complexity of being Latin, the legacies of colonialism, identity and solutions for inclusion.
Victoria Alonso, Carmen Cuba, Nadia Hallgren, Eva Longoria Baston and Ivette Rodriguez talk with Lorenza Muñoz about the complexity of being Latin, the legacies of colonialism, identity and solutions for inclusion.
09/03/2020
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Misan Sagay, Ligiah Villalobos, Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers and Lulu Wang talk with Bird Runningwater about the role that gatekeeping at studios and production companies has played in preventing authentic stories from being told.
Misan Sagay, Ligiah Villalobos, Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers and Lulu Wang talk with Bird Runningwater about the role that gatekeeping at studios and production companies has played in preventing authentic stories from being told.
08/27/2020
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Emil Wilbekin moderates a conversation between Lee Daniels and Tarell Alvin McCraney, who share their personal stories about navigating the film industry as Black gay men. #AcademyDialogues
Emil Wilbekin moderates a conversation between Lee Daniels (Lee Daniels Entertainment) and Tarell Alvin McCraney, who share their personal stories about navigating the film industry as Black gay men. #AcademyDialogues
08/25/2020
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Brr! It's cold in here! It must be the 20th anniversary of "Bring It On"!
Watch the virtual reunion with Peyton Reed, Kirsten Dunst, Gabrielle Union and Jessica Bendinger.
Brr! It's cold in here! It must be the 20th anniversary of "Bring It On"!
Watch the virtual reunion with Peyton Reed, Kirsten Dunst, Gabrielle Union and Jessica Bendinger.
08/20/2020
The Academy
The Academy
Today, we start creating a new narrative for recovery. We're excited to announce Academy Dialogues, a series of virtual panels discussing race, ethnicity, gender, history, opportunity and the art of filmmaking.
First up, a conversation between Whoopi Goldberg and Bryan Stevenson of Equal Justice Initiative.
07/29/2020
The Academy
A celebration of hope—through the lens of movies we love.
A celebration of hope—through the lens of movies we love.
07/07/2020
The Academy
Tune in to our family-friendly virtual workshop with some of animation's top animators and collaborators including Pierre Coffin (Despicable Me), Kendal Cronkhite-Shaindlin (Trolls), Pete Docter (Inside Out), Michael Giacchino (Up), Miguel Jiron (Spider-Ham: Caught in a Ham), Hyun-min Lee (Frozen II), Peter Ramsey (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse) and Priscilla Wong (Trolls).
Learn about some of the many styles of animation as well as the art of storyboarding, how to make your own flip-book, creating characters, music, production design, voice acting, and more!
Tune in to our family-friendly virtual workshop with some of animation's top animators and collaborators including Pierre Coffin (Despicable Me), Kendal Cronkhite-Shaindlin (Trolls), Pete Docter (Inside Out), Michael Giacchino (Up), Miguel Jiron (Spider-Ham: Caught in a Ham), Hyun-min Lee (Frozen II), Peter Ramsey (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse) and Priscilla Wong (Trolls). Hosted by Jorge Gutierrez (The Book of Life) and Brooke Keesling (Head of Animation Talent Development for Bento Box Entertainment and Student Academy Award Winner).
Learn about some of the many styles of animation as well as the art of storyboarding, how to make your own flip-book, creating characters, music, production design, voice acting, and more!
05/29/2020
There’s one drive-in movie theater near L.A. that’s still open right now
Looking for a fun outing? Here's a list of drive-in theaters open in Southern California.
It’s a social distancing-friendly way of still going to the movies.
05/15/2020
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It's been twenty years since "Love & Basketball" debuted in theaters, and we're catching up with the cast and crew. Watch now!
It's been twenty years since "Love & Basketball" debuted in theaters, and we're catching up with the cast and crew. Watch now!
05/14/2020
TONIGHT is the 20th Anniversary virtual reunion and panel discussion of "Love & Basketball"
05/05/2020
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"Love & Basketball" was released in theaters twenty years ago. Next week, we'll be catching up with the cast and crew.
Have a question for writer-director Gina Prince-Bythewood, actors Sanaa Lathan, Alfre Woodard, Kyla Pratt or editor Terilyn A. Shropshire? Comment below and look for their answers next week. Don't forget to include where you're writing from!
"Love & Basketball" can be streamed in several places including Google Play, YouTube,iTunes, Vudu, and Amazon Prime Video.
04/04/2020
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
"We wanted to move away from a chronological march through film history and build something that is more dynamic, surprising, diverse and engaging. Our core exhibition is being designed in such a way that stories can change over time." - Bill Kramer #AcademyMuseum https://lat.ms/3aJZdfV
02/26/2020
Heroes and sheroes of all ages joined us for our "Black Panther" Art of Costume Design Workshop last weekend. Check out some highlights.
02/09/2020
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What movie traditions do you have in your family? Oscar nominee Rian Johnson shares his. #GlobalMovieDay
What movie traditions do you have in your family? Oscar nominee Rian Johnson shares his. #GlobalMovieDay
02/08/2020
#GlobalMovieDay
#GlobalMovieDay
02/08/2020
The Academy
It's #GlobalMovieDay—and we asked the filmmakers behind this year's Oscar-nominated films about the first movie they ever saw. // What do you remember about your first movie-going experience?
It's #GlobalMovieDay—and we asked the filmmakers behind this year's Oscar-nominated films about the first movie they ever saw.
What do you remember about your first movie-going experience?
02/04/2020
There are still a few tickets left for TONIGHT’s event, featuring this year's Documentary Feature and Documentary Short Subject nominees.
02/03/2020
Global Movie Day
Celebrate your favorite movies with fans around the world on February 8! #GlobalMovieDay
https://www.oscars.org/news/global-movie-day
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is launching Global Movie Day, a day for film fans around the world to celebrate their favorite movies and engage with Academy members and filmmakers across social media. The inaugural holiday will be held on February 8, 2020 (the day before the 92nd O...
01/30/2020
Get your tickets for Tuesday's Oscar Week: Documentaries event before they're gone!
01/29/2020
Oscar Week Events 2020
Oscar Week is almost here! Get your tickets before they're gone!
In the week leading up to the 92nd Oscars, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will present a series of public programs celebrating this year’s nominees in the Animated Feature Film, Documentary Feature, Documentary Short Subject, International Feature Film, Makeup and Hairstyling, and...
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The Choreography of Comedy: The Art of Eccentric Dance | Ivan ‘Flipz’ Velez and d. Sabela Grimes'
"The Diary of Anne Frank": Playing Anne Frank
"Muriel's Wedding": Remembering the Film
"The Princess and the Frog" - 10th Anniversary | Chasing the Part of Tiana
The Choreography of Comedy: What is Eccentric Dance?
Purple Rain (1984) - Apollonia
AIDS Memorial Quilt Installation Time Lapse
"Under the Sea" Wins Best Original Song
Preserving a Piece of Cuban History
Director Arturo Ripstein and screenwriter Paz Garciadiego dissect script development by reliving the storytelling process behind “Deep Crimson.” Hear more of their thoughts at the post-screening panel of “Deep Crimson” on Monday night, Dec. 4th, at the Academy.
The Secret Origins of María Novaro's "Danzon" (1991)
In this exclusive Academy Visual History interview, director María Novaro explains how she and her sister deliberately wrote "Danzon" as a women's movie that men would fall in love with. Don't miss a special Academy screening of "Danzon" (1991) with special guests director-writer María Novaro and cinematographer Rodrigo Garcia, Monday Nov. 27 at 7:30 p.m. Get more information and tickets here: http://osca.rs/DanzonPSTLALA #PSTLALA
Alejandro G. Iñárritu passionately describes the magic of watching a single take come to life. His directorial debut, the Oscar-nominated “Amores Perros,” screens on Monday at the Academy. Hope to see you there.
The True Story Behind "Stand and Deliver" (1988)
Edward James Olmos recounts how he and teacher Jaime Escalante worked together to make Stand and Deliver a better and more truthful film, in this Academy Visual History interview. Don't miss a special Academy screening of "Stand and Deliver" (1988) with stars Edward James Olmos, Lou Diamond Phillips, Patrick Baca, Will Gotay, Karla Montana-Oriel, Lydia Nicole, Ingrid Oliu and Daniel Villarreal, and casting director Toni Livingston-Hix. Saturday, Nov. 18, at the Linwood Dunn Theater in Hollywood. Get more information and tickets here: http://osca.rs/StandAndDeliverPST
Argentine Director Lucrecia Martel on the Power of Storytelling
Don't miss a special Academy screening of La Cienega (2001) with Argentine writer-director Lucrecia Martel! Monday, Nov. 6 at 7:30, part of #PSTLALA. Get more information and tickets here: http://osca.rs/LaCienagaPST In this Academy Visual History interview, Martel talks about how her grandmother's scary bedtime stories set her on the path to being a filmmaker. The Visual History Program aims to preserve and share the voices of those who have contributed to the rich fabric of film history. Find out more at pstlala.oscars.org/interviews
Producer Bertha Navarro describes the wonder that is Guillermo del Toro, an artist who has infused his incredible imagination into multiple disciplines: special effects, writing, directing and acting, to name a few. Don’t miss out on the special screening of three-time Oscar winner “Pan’s Labyrinth” tonight, October 30th at 7:30 pm.
Edward James Olmos on "The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez" (1982)
See the movie that Edward James Olmos calls "the best film I've ever been a part of." Join us for a special Academy screening of "The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez" (1982) on Sunday, Oct. 29 at 2:00 pm. For tickets and more information, visit: http://osca.rs/balladPST In this Academy Visual History interview, actor Edward James Olmos discusses director Robert Young's commitment to authenticity in this important Chicano film. #PSTLALA
Director Hector Babenco gets really honest about how he thinks the magic of filmmaking happens. Don’t miss the Academy screening of his Oscar-nominated film “Kiss of the Spider Woman” this Monday at 7:30 pm.
Patricia Cardoso, Director of "Real Women Have Curves" (2002)
Don't miss a special screening of "Real Women Have Curves" (2002) on Monday, Oct. 16 at 7:30 pm, part of Pacific Standard Time. In this Academy Visual History interview, Patricia Cardoso discusses the work she did in preparation for directing this groundbreaking HBO film. #PSTLALA
This Saturday, the Academy screens an iconic film: "La Bamba." Listen to writer-director Luis Valdez talk about how he captured moments of his life in this film and what he thinks of the growing number of young Latino filmmakers capturing theirs.
Moments That Changed The Movies: Cheech & Chong
Before The Dude. Before Harold and Kumar. There was Cheech & Chong. Listen to them talk about their early days and the making of their first movie, Up In Smoke, in this Academy Original. And don't miss a special screening of "Born In East LA" Monday, October 9 at 7:30 pm, part of Pacific Standard Time. Following the movie, there will be a panel discussion with actor-writer-director Cheech Marin, actors Paul Rodriguez and Kamala Lopez. Get your tickets here: https://pstlala.oscars.org/event/born-in-east-la/ #PSTLALA
How Alfonso Cuarón learned to be a filmmaker on Y Tu Mamá También
Don't miss a special screening of "Y Tu Mamá También" (2001) on Monday, Oct. 2 at 7:00 pm, part of Pacific Standard Time. In this Academy Visual History interview, director Alfonso Cuarón discusses rediscovering inspiration and how this movie was a pivotal moment in his career. #PSTLALA
On Chicano Identity in Hollywood
Pacific Standard Time continues tonight with the screening of ‘Zoot Suit’ and Latino film culture: downSTAGE with The Frame followed by a panel including Edward James Olmos and Rose Portillo. Here are some of Olmos' thoughts on Chicano roles.
On Female and Latina Representation on Screen
Get ready for today's panel How Do Latinas Experience Hollywood? A Public Symposium with this very special clip from our team about female and Latina representation on screen.
Over 20 years ago, DC Comic's Geoff Johns and Marvel’s Kevin Feige got their start working for “Superman” director Richard Donner. Here, they recall driving down to #ComicCon together. Follow along at The Academy as we share more career stories from Academy members and #AcademyGold interns this summer
"The Front Page" Restoration
Get a sneak peek at our team's work on "The Front Page" before Monday's big show! Tickets available, while they last, here: http://www.oscars.org/events/front-page-1931-and-cock-air-1932
Fotoplayer Sneak Peek!
Tickets now on sale for Constance Talmadge Restored: "The Perfect Woman" (1920) and "Good Night, Paul" (1918). Come for the show and see the Academy’s newly restored 1915 Fotoplayer is unveiled for its inaugural public performance by Joe Rinaudo. http://www.oscars.org/events/constance-talmadge-restored-perfect-woman-1920-and-good-night-paul-1918
Composer Theodore Shapiro explains his creative process.
Composer Theodore Shapiro (’The Secret Life of Walter Mitty,’ ‘Tropic Thunder,’ ‘The Devil Wears Prada') takes viewers inside his creative process in an exploration of where ideas come from
Sam Pollard explains why Spike Lee will go down in history
Pollard, the Editor/Producer of 4 Little Girls explains why he feels "liberated" working with Spike Lee
"Not Much To See": How The Blind Enjoy Movies
"I don't want to be left out. I don't want to be left behind" - film fans who happen to be blind explain how they enjoy going to the movies.
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