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SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY COUNCIL PROGRAMMING

Discover the fascinating science and technology behind moviemaking, from the earliest cinematic experiments to the latest cutting-edge digital processes and equipment. The Science and Technology Council’s Public Programs and Education Subcommittee presents intriguing events and exhibitions to teach industry professionals and the general public about how technology serves the art of motion pictures.

2021

Wednesday
Oct 20
Virtual Production: Are You Game?
Virtual Production:
Are You Game?
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2019

Thursday
Jun 27
Star Wars
Galactic Innovations
"Star Wars" and "Rogue One"
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2018

Thursday
Jun 14
Motion Capture at the Academy
Acting and
Performance Capture
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2017

Wednesday
Nov 29
Hidden Figures Modern Figures
Hidden Figures
Modern Figures
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2014

Thursday
Sep 18
Twelve O'Clock High
Twelve O'Clock High
Aviators who flew daylight bombing missions
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Sunday
Aug 17
Hollywood Takes to the Air: The Right Stuff
Hollywood Takes the Air
The struggles of the seven test pilots
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Friday
Aug 15
Lilac Time
Lilac Time
Aviator falls in love with a farmer’s daughter.
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Thursday
Aug 14
Illusions of Flight
Illusions of Flight
Unique mechanical and optical technology
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Tuesday
Jul 29
Movies in Your Brain
Movies In Your Brain
Discussing how filmmaking has evolved
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Monday
May 12
(left to right): Academy Governor Bill Kroyer, Visual Effects Supervisor Tim Webber, Animation Supervisor Max Solomon and Film Editor Mark Sanger.
Deconstructing Gravity
Immersive look at breakthrough production methods
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2013

Wednesday
Nov 20
A Touch of Magic at The Academy
Like Magic
With Ricky Jay, Shane Mahan and Michael Weber
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Friday
Sep 20
Real to Reel: The Art of Action HIghlights
Hosted by Garrett Warren
with a panel of stunt professionals
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Wednesday
May 15
Highlight Photo
Bold New World of Storyte
Hosted by John August
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Monday
May 06
Deconstructing Pi
Hosted by Academy governor Bill Kroyer
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Thursday
Apr 04
How Dinosaurs Came to Life in "Jurassic Park"
How Dinosaurs Came to Life in "Jurassic Park"
3D dinos at the Academy
Jurassic Park - 20th Anniversary
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2012

Saturday
Dec 08
Making "Forbidden Planet" Primary Image
Making "Forbidden Planet"
Hosted by Craig Barron and Ben Burtt
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Thursday
Nov 15
"Bram Stoker's Dracula"
"Bram Stoker's Dracula"
Panel hosted by Variety's David Cohen
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Friday
Sep 28
"E.T." Under The Stars
"E.T." Under The Stars
Part of the Prime Tech screening series
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Thursday
Sep 13
The Genius of Jerry Lewis
The Genius of Jerry Lewis
Hosted by Oscar winners Craig Barron and Ben Burtt
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Thursday
Mar 29
Journey Thru Projection
Journey Thru Projection
An indepth look at the evolution of projection
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Tuesday
Mar 06
40 Years of Sound for Film
40 Years of Film Sound
Hosted by Chris Newman and Tom Fleischman
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