Sci-Tech Council Programming
Discover the fascinating science and technology behind moviemaking, from the earliest cinematic experiments to the latest cutting-edge digital processes and equipment. The Science & Technology Council’s Public Programs and Education Subcommittee produces intriguing events and exhibitions to teach industry professionals and the general public about how technology serves the art of motion pictures.
Upcoming Programs
“The Hunt for Red October”
The Academy’s Science and Technology Council presents a 20th anniversary screening of John McTiernan’s Cold War thriller, featuring a newly struck 35mm print and an onstage discussion with members of the film’s crew.
Recent Programs
The Sound behind the Image: Real Horrorshow!
The extraordinary role sound plays in shaping horror films will be showcased through film clips, demonstrations and discussion, including a behind-the-scenes look at how the sound effects for “Poltergeist” were created.
When Worlds Collide: The Science of Movies
Could a bus really jump over a 50-foot gap in the highway? Would Spider-Man survive an 80-story plummet without so much as a broken bone? Why did the Titanic actually sink? Adam Weiner hosted an interactive evening that examined the “real” physics behind many of your favorite action, science fiction and superhero films.
Astronaut as Filmmaker
“Astronaut as Filmmaker” explored the close-knit relationship between NASA and motion pictures. The presentation featured astronauts, including Commander Scott Altman, who recently returned from the STS-125 shuttle mission to the Hubble Space Telescope. They talked about the challenges and revelations of filming in outer space.
Costume Design in the Digital Age
Hosted by costume designer and historian Dr. Deborah Nadoolman Landis and visual effects supervisor and cinematographer Bill Taylor, this program featured a panel of costume designers, who discussed the challenges of designing for digital technology, and where costume design may be headed.
