Experience the Academy
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New Zealand Project
With the recent discovery of numerous films long thought lost at the New Zealand Film Archive, the Academy and four other silent film archives are supervising the preservation work of 75 titles from the NZFA’s vaults. See list of films
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Explore the Collections
The Margaret Herrick Library’s photograph holdings include more than ten million images, including this vintage photograph from the Tom B’Hend and Preston Kaufmann collection. Browse collections
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Screenwriter Marc Norman on Film Noir
Oscar-winning screenwriter Marc Norman (“Shakespeare in Love”) speaks about the film noir genre. Watch Video
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Oscar’s Shining Moments
Where was the first awards ceremony held? Who was hosting the year “Titanic” won? What film won Best Picture 10 years ago? Take a trip down Academy Awards memory lane. More
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The Talented Members
They are 6,000 of the most skilled men and women in the movie industry. Learn about who they are and hear them talk about pivotal moments in their lives and careers. More
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How It Started
The idea was born in January 1927, over dinner at Louis B. Mayer’s Santa Monica beach house. Find out how the Academy was founded and how it’s grown ever since. More
What’s New
2010 Governors Awards
Kevin Brownlow, Francis Ford Coppola, Jean-Luc Godard and Eli Wallach will be honored at the 2nd annual Governors Awards on November 13.
