Six regularly occurring lectures on filmmaking have been established by the Foundation to contribute to the understanding and appreciation by the public of motion pictures and their creation.

Delivered by distinguished figures and illustrated with film clips, the lectures provide thoughtful, entertaining and very personal investigations of the art of motion pictures.

"Lectures in the Lobby" bring experts in film fields to the Academy's Grand Lobby to discuss elements of filmmaking related to concurrent exhibitions showing in the Academy Galleries.

Since 1980 the Academy has provided a series of filmmaking seminars on such aspects of the industry as production design, music, acting, editing, cinematography, casting, producing, visual effects, costume design and writing. Staffed by Academy members whose accomplishments represent the highest level of work in their respective branches, the seminars provide an unequaled opportunity to learn how the masters of various cinematic crafts go about their work.