Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

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Founded on May 11, 1927 in California, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) is a professional honorary organization dedicated to the advancement of the arts and sciences of motion pictures.

The Academy is composed of over 6,000 motion picture professionals. While the great majority of its members are based in the United States, membership is open to qualified filmmakers around the world. As of 2004, the Academy roster included theatrical filmmakers from 36 countries.[1]

The Academy is known around the world for its annual Academy Awards, informally known as the Oscars. In addition, the Academy gives Student Academy Awards annually to filmmakers at the undergraduate and graduate level; awards up to five Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting annually; and operates the Margaret Herrick Library in Beverly Hills, California and the Pickford Center for Motion Picture Study in Hollywood, California.

The current president of the Academy is Sid Ganis.

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Original 36 founders of the Academy

Actors

Directors

Writers

Technicians

Producers

Lawyers

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Presidents of the Academy

Presidents are elected for one year terms and may not be elected for more than four consecutive terms.

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Current administration of the Academy

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External links

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Not to be confused with...

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See also

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