Academy Award Acceptance Speech

Wow! I can’t believe this is happening!

I have so many people I need to thank,

but first, I’d like to acknowledge my fellow nominees: , , ,

and .

Without your examples to inspire me, I would be nothing.

In making this film: (name of movie) , we faced a lot of challenges. Not the least of which was: . .

. . I have always wanted to play a role that required me to

. , and this was my chance.

Lastly, I need to thank my loving ,

our phenomenal director: , and, of course, the ACADEMY.

Oh – One more thing: , ! !!!

[edit] ART DIRECTOR General role

Various artists may create or develop specific parts of an art piece or scene; but a sole art director unifies the vision. In particular, the art director is in charge of the overall visual appearance and how it communicates visually, stimulates moods, contrasts features, and psychologically appeals to a target audience. The art director makes decisions about visual elements used, what artistic style to use, and when to use motion.

One of the most difficult problems that art directors face is to translate desired moods, messages, concepts, and underdeveloped ideas into imagery. During the brainstorming process, art directors, coworkers, and clients are engaged in imagining what the finished piece or scene might look like. At times, an art director is ultimately responsible for solidifying the vision of the collective imagination while resolving conflicting agendas and inconsistencies between the various individual inputs.

The evaluation of a good visual design is mainly based on measuring comprehension by the audience. However, personal aesthetic and/or artistic preference may also effect the meaning

of the image, as there are no universally agreed-upon principles of beauty and ugliness. Excluding two dimensional images, there are other ways to express information visually - gestures and body language, animation (digital or analogue), and film. Visual communication by e-mail, a textual medium, is commonly expressed with ASCII art, emoticons, and embedded digital images.

The term 'visual

The evaluation of a good visual design is mainly based on measuring comprehension by the audience. However, personal aesthetic and/or artistic preference may also effect the meaning of the image, as there are no universally agreed-upon principles of beauty and ugliness. Excluding two dimensional images, there are other ways to express information visually - gestures and body language, animation (digital or analogue), and film. Visual communication by e-mail, a textual medium, is commonly expressed with ASCII art, emoticons, and embedded digital images.

The Eye of Horus is often referred to as the symbol of visual communication. It is said to be a representation of an eclipse, as the corona around the pupil is like the corona around the sun during a solar eclipse.

The Eye of Horus is often referred to as the symbol of visual communication. It is said to be a representation of an eclipse, as the corona around the pupil is like the corona around the sun during a solar eclipse.

most famously Brave New World and The Art of Seeing. He described 'seeing' as being the sum of sensing, selecting, and perceiving. One of his most famous quotes is "The more you see, the more you know."

Visual effects supervisor

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In the context of film and television production, a visual effects supervisor is responsible for achieving the creative aims of the director and/or producers through the use of visual effects. While it is a creative role, most supervisors possess a strong technical background and are capable of making informed decisions about the most efficient and effective technique to employ

to solve the problem at hand. Often a supervisor will work in tandem with a visual effects producer and CG (computer graphics) Supervisor.

Supervisors can be employed directly by a film production company or work for a visual effects company. Often there are several VFX supervisors on a project, although there is typically a senior VFX supervisor directing their efforts.

Specific responsibilities vary somewhat depending on the nature of the production, however most supervisors:

Handle a VFX project from conception through to completion Manage and direct the technical, artistic, and production personnel Possess a knowledge of various visual effects techniques with emphasis on camera set-ups and

film knowledge with an eye for composition and camera work. Accurately predict timing and associated costs of project Collaborate on the bidding and negotiation processes

There is not a union for VFX Supervisors, however the Visual Effects Society is a prominent trade organization representing the interests of visual effects professionals.

Academy Award for Best Actress

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Academy Award for Best Actress

Awarded for"Performance by an actress in a leading role"

Presented byAcademy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

Country United States

First awarded1929 (for performances in films released in 1927/1928)

First winnerJanet Gaynor,Seventh Heaven, Street Angel, and Sunrise (1927/1928)

Currently held by

Kate Winslet,The Reader (2008)

Official website

Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role is one of the Academy Awards of Merit presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) to recognize an actress who has delivered an outstanding performance while working within the film industry. Prior to the 49th Academy Awards ceremony (1977), this award was simply known as the Academy Award of Merit for Performance by an Actress. Since its inception, however, the award has commonly been referred to as the Oscar for Best Actress. While actresses are nominated for this award by Academy members who are actors and actresses themselves, winners are selected by the Academy membership as a whole