Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

American

noun

an association whose membership is comprised of thousands of professionals in cinema production, established in 1927 and primarily known for the annual Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars. AMPAS

Pronunciation

The long official name of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is commonly shortened to simply the Academy or to the abbreviation AMPAS. Some speakers pronounce the abbreviation . However, this shorter pronunciation appears to be rare.

Etymology

Origin of Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

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The increasing diversity of the 10,000-strong voting group of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, many of them former winners, is part of this inclusiveness, said Trier.

From Barron's

When the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced it would consider streaming films with releases previously scheduled before the pandemic, many studios pursued the latter option.

From Salon

And it isn't because of reforms made to make the voting members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences more diverse.

From Barron's

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Dec. 17 that the Oscars would be moving to YouTube in 2029.

From Barron's

The layoffs were part of a consolidation of the collections department at the Academy Foundation, which along with the Academy Museum is operated under the umbrella of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

From Los Angeles Times

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