June 28, 2000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:  Leslie Unger - (310) 247-3000

                         lunger@oscars.org

Beverly Hills, CA - July 9 is the last day for the public to see the pastels, watercolors, actual set pieces and props, photographs and video clips that comprise the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' exhibition of the work of Academy Award^®-winning production designer Eugenio Zanetti. Like all exhibitions at the Academy, "Eugenio Zanetti: Film Dreams and Haunting Visions" is free and open to the public.

Zanetti's credits as a production designer and/or set decorator in Hollywood include "Slamdance" (1987), "Flatliners" (1990), "Soapdish" (1991), "Last Action Hero" (1993), "Tall Tale" (1995), "Warriors of Virtue" (1997) and "The Haunting" (1999). For his work on "What Dreams May Come" (1998), Zanetti was nominated for an Academy Award; he took home an Oscar statuette for art direction for "Restoration" (1995).

Zanetti's designs mix Gothic, Moroccan, neoclassical, baroque, Romanesque and other elements to create settings that play pivotal roles in the films. Also included will be works Zanetti has created for as-yet unrealized projects.

Born in Argentina, Zanetti began his career in Hollywood after already enjoying much success in theater, opera and film in South America and Europe. An internationally recognized painter, Zanetti has also been a prize-winning director of musicals and dramatic plays, a set and costume designer for plays, musicals and operas, and the author of two plays.

"Eugenio Zanetti: Film Dreams and Haunting Visions" will close July 9. Viewing hours are Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and weekends from noon to 6 p.m. The Academy is located 8949 Wilshire Boulevard in Beverly Hills. Please note that the Academy Galleries will be closed July 1 - 4 in observance of Independence Day. For more information, call 310-247-3600.