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The Academy is composed of over 6,000 motion picture professionals. While the great majority of its members are based in the United States , membership is open to qualified filmmakers around the world. As of 2004 , the Academy roster included theatrical filmmakers from 36 countries. {Link without Title}

The Academy is known around the world for its annual Academy Awards , informally known as the Oscars. In addition, the Academy gives Student Academy Awards annually to filmmakers at the undergraduate and graduate level; awards up to five Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting annually; and operates the Margaret Herrick Library in Beverly Hills, California and the Pickford Center for Motion Picture Study in Hollywood, California .

The current president of the Academy is Sid Ganis .


ORIGINAL 36 FOUNDERS OF THE ACADEMY

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PRESIDENTS OF THE ACADEMY

Presidents are elected for one year terms and may not be elected for more than four consecutive terms.



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