Official site of the Academy with history and general information on the Academy Awards, as well as photographs, events and screenings, and press releases.

Since 1929, the Oscars have recognized excellence in cinematic achievements. For a complete list of nominees for the 97th Oscars, click here.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS, often pronounced / ˈ æ m p æ s / AM-pass; also known as simply the Academy or the Motion Picture Academy) is a professional honorary organization in Beverly Hills, California, U.S., with the stated goal of advancing the arts and sciences of motion pictures. The Academy's corporate ...

The Academy Awards, commonly known as the Oscars, are awards for artistic and technical merit in the film industry. [1] [2] They are presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) in the United States in recognition of excellence in cinematic achievements as assessed by the Academy's voting membership. [3]

The 97th Academy Awards ceremony, presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), will take place on March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles.During the gala, the AMPAS will present Academy Awards (commonly referred to as Oscars) in 23 categories, honoring films released in 2024.The ceremony will be televised in the United States by ABC and streaming ...

Harnessing the passion and expertise of our Academy members and staff, as well as the strength and reach of our world-renowned collection, museum, and awards, the Academy: Celebrates artistry and innovation in filmmaking.

Jan 23, 2025 · Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images Nominations for the 2025 Oscars are in, and a select group of movie stars will be going for gold at the 97th annual Academy Awards in a matter of weeks.

Jan 27, 2025 · Academy Award of Merit to be presented for captioning . LOS ANGELES, CA – The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced today that 14 scientific and technical achievements, represented by 37 individual award recipients, will be honored at its annual Scientific and Technical Awards ceremony, which has been rescheduled to Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at the Academy Museum of Motion ...

Feb 2, 2023 · LOS ANGELES, CA – The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced today that eight scientific and technical achievements represented by 19 individual award recipients will be honored at its annual Scientific and Technical Awards presentation on Friday, February 24, 2023, at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, marking its return to a...

Jan 25, 2025 · From this committee evolved the function for which the organization is best known: the annual presentation of the Academy Awards, gold-plated statuettes (traditionally called Oscars) symbolizing recognition for excellence in acting, directing, and other areas of motion-picture production.