AMPAS
AmericanUsage
What does AMPAS stand for? AMPAS stands for Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, a film industry organization best known for hosting the Academy Awards.The award presented during the ceremony—a statuette in the form of a gold-plated figure—is called an Academy Award and is popularly known as an Oscar. The event itself is most commonly referred to as the Oscars.The abbreviation AMPAS is not that commonly used. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is commonly called the Academy for short. Many Academy Award recipients are known for starting their acceptance speeches with “I’d like to thank the Academy.”
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The Television Academy, which produces the Emmys, and Bafta were also involved in the discussions with AMPAS.
From BBC • Dec. 7, 2017
When Emma Donoghue was invited to a party at the Telluride Film Festival hosted by AMPAS, the Irish-born playwright and novelist didn't know what the acronym meant.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 8, 2015
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