Academy Foundation Board of Trustees 2009–2010
The Academy Foundation was established in 1944 with the purpose of organizing and overseeing the Academy’s educational and cultural activities, including the preservation of motion picture history.
In addition to operating the Academy Film Archive and the Margaret Herrick Library, the Foundation also presents the Academy’s rich assortment of screenings and other public programs each year.
Officers
President –Robert Rehme
A former president of Universal Pictures and CEO of New World, Mr. Rehme has served two separate terms as president of the Academy. His producing credits include “Patriot Games” and “Flight of the Intruder.”
Vice President – Annette Benning
Ms. Bening earned an Oscar nomination for her supporting role in “The Grifters” and additional nominations for her lead performances in “American Beauty” and “Being Julia.”
Vice President – Donn Cambern
Mr. Cambern’s lengthy resume begins with “Easy Rider” and includes an Oscar nomination for “Romancing the Stone.”
Treasurer – Sid Ganis
Prior to establishing his production company, Out of the Blue... Entertainment, Mr. Ganis served terms as a marketing executive at Sony Pictures Entertainment, Paramount Pictures and Lucasfilm Ltd.
Secretary – Tom Sherak
Mr. Sherak is the former chairman of the 20th Century Fox Domestic Film Group and was a partner at Revolution Studios.
Executive Secretary – Bruce Davis
Board of Trustees
Annette Bening
James L. Brooks
Donn Cambern
Caleb Deschanel
Sid Ganis
Jim Gianopulos
Mark Goldblatt
Arthur Hamilton
Kathleen Kennedy
John Lasseter
Kevin O’Connell
Frank Pierson
Robert Rehme
Tom Sherak
Bill Taylor