National Entertainment

Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

oscars.org
8949 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills, CA90211-1972US
(310) 247-3000

About This Association

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS, often pronounced /ˈæmpæs/; also known as simply the Academy or the Motion Picture Academy) is a professional honorary organization with the stated goal of advancing the arts and sciences of motion pictures. The Academy's corporate management and general policies are overseen by a board of governors, which includes representatives from each of the craft branches.

Conventions & Events

Annual

Information Summary

Member Count
6,000
Year Founded
1927
Staff Count
1
Budget Range
Less than $50,000
Category
Entertainment
Last Updated
8/14/2023