Recent AMPAS News

Academy elects new governors

Jul 16, 2003 – Five newcomers join AMPAS’ governing body.

Nicholl screenwriting competition receives 6045 entries

Jun 19, 2003 – Entries received from all over US and 38 other countries.

30th Student Academy Award® winners announced

Jun 09, 2003 – Awards support and encourage excellence in filmmaking at the collegiate level.

Academy grants $405,000 to 43 institutions

Apr 29, 2003 – Financial grants will help college and community film programs across the United States.

Academy to display Oscar® statuettes to public

Jan 08, 2003 – 100 Oscars® to help celebrate 75 years.

Academy to screen The Apartment

Dec 10, 2002 – Screening part of anniversary celebration

Academy dedicates Pickford Center for Motion Picture Study

Dec 06, 2002 – New center part of AMPAS’s film research and preservation mandate.

Academy’s Diamond Anniversary Screening Series to feature Ben-Hur

Dec 06, 2002 – Film is part of Academy’s birthday celebrations.

Academy’s Facets of the Diamond series to screen Gigi

Nov 25, 2002 – Screening will also feature a Bugs Bunny short.

Two professors named Academy Scholars

Nov 02, 2002 – Will receive $25,000 towards their scholarly works.