The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is a professional honorary organization with the stated goal of advancing the arts and sciences of motion pictures. The Academy is known around the world for its annual Academy Awards, commonly referred to as "The Oscars." Beyond the awards, the Academy supports filmmakers through various initiatives, preserves film history, and provides educational programs.
Resources
About the Academy
- Academy Museum of Motion Pictures: Located in Los Angeles, the museum is dedicated to the art and science of movies, showcasing exhibition galleries, movie theaters, educational areas, and special event spaces.
- Science and Technology Council: A group that addresses technological issues pertinent to the film industry, preserves its history, and provides a forum for the exchange of information.
- Sci-Tech Awards: Recognizes the contributions of those whose innovations have contributed to the advancement of the motion picture industry.
- Academy Software Foundation: A collaborative effort to advance open source software development for image creation, visual effects, animation, and sound technologies.
Membership & Branches
The Academy is divided into various branches representing different disciplines in film production:
- Actors
- Directors
- Writers
- Producers
- Cinematographers
- And many other technical and creative branches