AMPAS
Arts & Entertainment abbreviation · Film, Television and Theater
| Stands for | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences |
|---|---|
| Categories | Arts & Entertainment |
AMPAS stands for Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, a film, television and theater abbreviation.
Professional honorary organization of film industry members that presents the Academy Awards, or Oscars, each year. Members vote in their own branches for nominees and all members vote for Best Picture.
Example: AMPAS announced new inclusion standards for Best Picture eligibility.
Usage notes
Founded in 1927 at the initiative of MGM's Louis B. Mayer; the first Academy Awards ceremony was held in 1929. It also runs the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles, opened in 2021, and the Margaret Herrick Library. Pronounced "AM-pass".
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