May 30, 2006
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Teni Melidonian - (310) 247-3000
                           tmelidonian@oscars.org

Sci-Tech Application Requests in the
Mail for 79th Academy Awards^®

Beverly Hills, CA — Officially launching the 79th Academy Awards season, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will mail over 850 application request forms to individuals and companies representing the scientific and technical community in the United States and abroad by the end of this month.

Those specializing in science and technology in film, including past winners, will have an opportunity to be considered for awards in those areas.

In order to be considered, achievements must demonstrate exceptional merit and evidence of having provided significant advancements in the production of motion pictures.

“The Awards Committee will look for technologies and achievements that have a proven track record of continued and successful use in the motion picture industry,” said Awards Administration Director Rich Miller.

Submissions to the Scientific and Technical Awards Committee will be evaluated by the main committee as well as subcommittees composed of distinguished engineers, scientists and craftspersons before being recommended to the Academy’s Board of Governors for award consideration.

The application-filing deadline is Tuesday, August 1, 2006. Information and application packets may be obtained by contacting Miller’s office via phone at (310) 247-3000, ext. 130; by fax at (310) 859-9619; by emailing scitech@oscars.org; or by visiting www.oscars.org.

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