The Academy of Movement Image Arts and Sciences is extending its voting interval by two days and likewise delaying the announcement of the Oscars nominations till Sunday, January 19 in response to the continued wildfires which have been essentially the most damaging in Los Angeles’ historical past.
AMPAS CEO Invoice Kramer despatched a message to members on Wednesday night informing of the change, specifying that voting now closes on Tuesday, Jan. 14 at 5 p.m. PT, and the nominations announcement will in flip transfer from Friday, Jan. 17 to Sunday, Jan. 19.
Moreover, the Academy has postponed some screenings of shortlisted titles and canceled its LA bake-offs for the Sound, VFX, and Make-up branches of the Academy.
The voting window for nominations on the 97th Oscars simply opened Wednesday morning at 9 a.m. PT, however the wildfires, together with most notably the Palisades Fireplace impacting the Pacific Coast, have resulted in a wave of occasion cancellations and postponements throughout the final 24 hours, every little thing from movie premieres for “Wolf Man,” “Higher Man,” and “The Pitt,” in addition to awards receptions for the AFI Luncheon, Critics Selection Awards, and BAFTA Tea Get together.
The Bake-Offs for the shortlisted movie submissions are nonetheless happening in particular person in New York, London, and the Bay Space for his or her respective branches, however LA-based members who can not attend can nonetheless take part by going to the Academy Screening Room.
Learn Kramer’s full word to members under.
—
We wish to provide our deepest condolences to those that have been impacted by the devastating fires throughout Southern California. So lots of our members and business colleagues stay and work within the Los Angeles space, and we’re pondering of you.
Given the hearth scenario, we wish to share some updates concerning an extension to the Oscars nominations voting window in addition to up to date data on Oscars Shortlist Screenings, Oscars Bake-Offs, and the Academy Museum.
Nominations voting for the 97th Oscars opened this morning at 9am PT. We shall be extending the voting window by two days to present members extra time to solid their ballots. Voting will now shut on Tuesday, January 14 at 5pm PT.
As such, our Oscars Nominations Announcement will transfer from Friday, January 17 to Sunday, January 19. Extra data on the announcement will observe quickly.
The Worldwide Characteristic Movie Shortlist Screening scheduled to happen this night in Los Angeles shall be rescheduled to later this week. Shortlist screenings will proceed as scheduled in New York and London. Please word that each one 15 shortlisted movies within the Worldwide Characteristic Movie class can be found on the Academy Screening Room (ASR).
The in-person Los Angeles Sound Department Bake-Off scheduled for Saturday, January 11 has been canceled. The Bay Space, London and New York Sound Bake-Off schedules stay unchanged. Please word that the Sound Bake-Off shall be out there to all members on the ASR.
The in-person Los Angeles and New York Make-up Artists and Hairstylists Department Bake-Offs scheduled for Saturday, January 11 have been canceled. Members of the Make-up Artists and Hairstylists Department are invited to take part in a digital dialogue with the designated nominees that shall be held on Saturday, January 11 – with particulars to observe quickly. Please word that Bake-Off clips of the shortlisted movies shall be out there on the ASR.
The in-person Los Angeles and Bay Space Visible Results Department Bake-Offs scheduled for Saturday, January 11 have been canceled. Members of the Visible Results Department are invited to take part in a digital dialogue with the designated nominees that shall be held on Saturday, January 11 – with particulars to observe quickly. Please word that Bake-Off clips of the shortlisted movies shall be out there on the ASR.
Lastly, the Academy Museum is closed at this time, Wednesday, January 8. All screenings shall be rescheduled. Please go to www.academymuseum.org for extra data.
When you’ve got any questions, please let me know or please be happy to contact Academy Assist. They are often reached at assist@oscars.org or +1 855.742.9140 from 8am – 8pm PT.
Thanks in your understanding throughout this complicated time. We hope everyone seems to be protected.
Invoice Kramer
CEO
