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Can the less than 6,000 members of the Academy be reasonably expected to pick the creme of the movie crop?

Yes, they work in the industry and have the best chance at exposure of a cross-section of work.
No, it's a money game and they have inside prejudices...
It's not perfect, but there's no other reasonably better way to do it.
I'm a member of the Academy, but I let my assistant fill out my ballot.
I think I should be in the Academy.
Read & React: Who are the 134 New Members of The Academy?

Read & React: Who are the 134 New Members of The Academy?

134 people have been invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the organization announced today. The voting membership is just under 6,000, as has been the case since 2003, AMPAS said. “These filmmakers have, over the course of their careers, captured the imagination of audiences around the world,” said Academy President Sid Gani, in a statement. “It’s this kind of talent and creativity that make up the Academy, and I welcome each of them to our ranks.” The 2009 invitees are (information provided by AMPAS): Actors Casey Affleck Emily Blunt Michael Cera Viola Davis James Franco Brendan … more »


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AFI Fest '09
Chipotle Mexican Grill to Award a Filmmaker $2000, April 4, 2010 during the ECOtainment Awards at the Writers Guild Theater in Beverly Hills.

THAT FILMMAKER COULD BE YOU!

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