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 Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said the move was part of a multi-year partnership with AEG, the owner of the LA Live complex that also hosts the Emmy and Grammy Awards.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

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 • Feb. 3, 2026

Casting directors became an official branch of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 2013, relatively late for a craft that has shaped movies since the early days of Hollywood.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026

At MoMA, which with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences inherited Meyer’s archives, it screened to a sold-out house.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recently announced that the Oscars are moving from ABC to YouTube beginning in 2029.

From Salon • Jan. 12, 2026