Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

American  

noun

1. 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

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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

The SAG Awards are voted on by Hollywood actors, who represent the biggest branch of the membership of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which votes for the Oscars.

From Barron's

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Wednesday that the Oscars—its annual and prestigious film award ceremony—will be moving to YouTube in 2029.

From Barron's

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences made the announcement on Wednesday, saying that it signed a multi-year deal that will give YouTube the exclusive global rights to the Oscars until 2033.

From BBC

The video platform struck a multiyear deal with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which will run the Hollywood awards show from 2029 through 2033, after decades airing on Disney’s ABC.

From The Wall Street Journal

Just one photoplayer, which Rinaudo restored and donated to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, exists in a public space.

From Los Angeles Times