Wednesday, Sep. 7, 2022

With the entry deadline for AICP’s Camp Kuleshov trailer competition approaching, the emerging creatives who are crafting their entries now have a great resource to turn to, as Camp K has announced its lineup of coaches available for mentoring and creative counseling. 

Serving as coaches...

Tuesday, Jun. 7, 2022

The Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences voted today to name Bill Kramer, current director and president of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, as its new CEO, following the departure of Dawn Hudson after 11 years of esteemed service. 

Kramer will lead...

Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022

To combat slumping ratings, the Oscars are undergoing a radical slimming down, with eight awards to be presented off-air during next month's telecast of the 94th Academy Awards.

In a letter sent Tuesday to members of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, the group's president...

Tuesday, Sep. 8, 2020

In an historic move, the Oscars are raising the inclusion bar for best picture nominees starting with the 96th Academy Awards in 2024. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Tuesday laid out sweeping eligibility reforms to the best picture category intended to encourage diversity and...

Tuesday, Jul. 28, 2020

Casting director David Rubin has been re-elected president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences by the organization’s Board of Governors.

Also elected to officer positions by the Board are:

--Lois Burwell, First Vice President
(chair, Awards and Events Committee...

Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019

The new president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has been on the job for less than a day, but already has more than enough on his plate.

Casting director David Rubin has ascended to the post as the head of the organization that puts on the Oscars after a turbulent year...

Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019

David Rubin was elected president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Tuesday night (8/6) by the organization’s Board of Governors.

Rubin is beginning his first term as president and his seventh year as a governor representing the Casting Directors Branch. He succeeds...

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