Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

Founded in 1927, The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is a nonprofit organization that specializes in advancing the arts and sciences of motion pictures. Membership of the organization is by invitation only and the Academy already has over 6,000 motion picture professionals in their roster. While The Academy hosts a number of annual award shows, including The Governors Awards, their most well-known award show is The Academy Awards, officially known as The Oscars. The organization is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California.