The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences have invited four NYU Tisch Graduate Film alumni and faculty to join as members of the organization.
“We are delighted to invite this remarkable group of film artists and professionals from around the world to join the Academy,” said Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Lynette Howell Taylor. “Through their commitment to filmmaking, this year’s exceptionally talented class has made significant contributions to our global movie industry.”
Directors
Raven Jackson (Alum) – “All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt”
Julia Solomonoff (Faculty) – “Nobody's Watching,” “The Last Summer of La Boyita”
Writers
Aslihan Unaldi (Alum and Adjunct Instructor) – “Afloat,” “Skate Kitchen”
Sameh Zoabi (Faculty) – “Tel Aviv on Fire,” “The Idol”
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is the world's premier film organization and is home to a global membership of more than 11,000 of the most accomplished film industry artists and leaders. The Academy connects global audiences – its members, the film industry, and film fans – through their shared passion for making and watching films. The Academy does this by recognizing and celebrating the arts and sciences of moviemaking through renowned awards for cinematic achievement, including the Oscars®, the Governors Awards, and the Scientific and Technical Awards. The Academy’s affiliated charitable organization, the Academy Foundation, serves a public benefit through its robust educational, preservation and cultural activities. This includes the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, the world's largest global film museum, the Academy Collection, the largest film-related collection in the world, and talent development programs for emerging artists. Year-round, the Academy creates opportunities for all communities to engage with the film world.
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