Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is a professional organization that advances the motion-picture industry and presents the annual Academy Awards, commonly called the Oscars.

Academy Awards: Annual awards presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievement in filmmaking. The awards are the Academy’s most prominent public activity.
Academy membership: The Academy’s invitation-based membership, organized into branches representing film professions. Members form the organization and determine who can vote on Academy Awards.
Louis B. Mayer: An American film producer and studio executive who helped establish the Academy in 1927. Mayer initiated the organization as a way to foster cooperation among industry professionals.
Oscar bait: A film or performance perceived as deliberately crafted to attract awards attention. The Academy’s prestige can influence how studios shape films for awards consideration.
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures: A Los Angeles museum devoted to the history, art, and technology of filmmaking. The Academy extends its educational mission through exhibitions and film programs.
Academy Awards voting: The process by which eligible Academy members nominate and select Oscar winners. The Academy’s awards depend on member voting conducted under category-specific rules.
Douglas Fairbanks: An American film actor and producer who became the Academy’s first president. Fairbanks led the organization when it launched its first awards ceremony.
#OscarsSoWhite: A social-media campaign criticizing the lack of racial diversity among Oscar nominees. The campaign challenged the Academy’s representation and prompted membership-reform efforts.
Academy Film Archive: A film archive preserving motion pictures and related materials, operated by the Academy. Preservation is a major way the Academy serves cinema beyond its annual awards.
Academy Awards categories: The competitive and honorary distinctions presented by the Academy at the Oscars. The categories define which achievements the Academy formally recognizes.

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