Recent AMPAS News

Academy grants $50,000 to Telluride Film Festival

Aug 26, 2008 – Grant will help with Guest Director program.

Academy salutes Akira Kurosawa

Aug 21, 2008 – Digitally-restored print of Rashomon part of three month series.

Academy Foundation elects officers

Aug 14, 2008 – Foundations oversees Academy’s cultural and educational activities.

Sid Ganis re-elected as Academy President

Aug 13, 2008 – Ganis elected to fourth consecutive term.

Academy celebrates Shirley Temple’s 80th birthday

Jul 29, 2008 – Two restored prints of her films to be screened.

Academy plans Animation weekend

Jul 23, 2008 – Exhibition perfect for animation lovers.

Incumbents rule the day in Academy Board elections

Jul 07, 2008 – Annette Bening sole first time Governor.

Academy’s Tech Council announces student interns

Jul 02, 2008 – Students will have hand-on experience at top film companies.

Academy invites 105 to become members

Jun 23, 2008 – Academy invites those who have distinguished themselves by their contributions to theatrical motion pictures.

Academy grants $500,000 to film and cultural organizations

Jun 10, 2008 – 58 film-related organizations get grants from Academy’s educational wing.