the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
/ði əˌkædəmi əv ˌməʊʃn pɪktʃər ˌɑːts ən ˈsaɪənsɪz/
/ði əˌkædəmi əv ˌməʊʃn pɪktʃər ˌɑːrts ən ˈsaɪənsɪz/
- the US film organization in Los Angeles that presents the Academy Awards. It was created in 1927 by Louis B Mayer and has members who are actors, directors, producers and technical workers. The Academy also decides on technical standards for the film industry.
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the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences