Recent AMPAS News

Tom Sherak re-elected AMPAS President

Aug 03, 2010 – This is his second consecutive one-year term in the office.

Academy screening Chuck Jones shorts

Jul 28, 2010 – Screening in conjuction with Chuck Jones: An Animator’s Life From A to Z-Z-Z-Z.

The Stranger joins Oscar Noir

Jul 20, 2010 – Welles classic added to Academy screening series

Academy celebrates Petro Vlahos

Jul 13, 2010 – Vlahos was a special effects inventor and engineer.

Academy elects three first-time governors

Jul 07, 2010 – Nine incumbents return.

2010 Nicholl Fellowships competition receives 6304 scripts

Jul 06, 2010 – Competiton awards $30,000 scholarships to screenwriters.

Academy’s Tech Council adds four

Nov 24, 2009 – Council oversees cooperation and preservaton.

Academy to screen From Here to Eternity

Nov 05, 2009 – New digital restoration to be screened.

Academy grants $450,000 to U.S. film festivals

Nov 04, 2009 – Grants help to make festivals more accessible.

Academy announces 2009 Nicholl Screenwriting winners

Oct 29, 2009 – Each winner will receive a $30,000 prize.