Academy Originals

Documentary-style videos produced by the Academy to examine the creative process of filmmaking and the artists changing its future.
The Color of Pomegranates
"The Most Important Work of His Life": Exploring the Legacy of 'Parajanov: The Last Spring' (Exclusive)
Apr 18, 2024
Ahead of the Academy Museum's screening of 'Parajanov: The Last Spring' and 'The Color of Pomegranates,' A.frame looks back on the legacy of brothers-in-arts Mikhail Vartanov and Sergei Parajanov.
The Beast
'The Beast' Director Bertrand Bonello Breaks Down the Brutal Ending to His Epic Love Story (Exclusive)
Apr 12, 2024
The French filmmaker reveals why Léa Seydoux was the only person who could star in his audacious sci-fi romance.
Sting
Wētā Workshop's Richard Taylor on the Rise and Resurgence of Practical Effects (Exclusive)
Apr 11, 2024
Five-time Oscar winner and co-founder of Wētā Workshop discusses the resurgence of practical effects and his newest monster movie, 'Sting.'
Food, Inc. 2
There Was Never Supposed to Be a Sequel to 'Food, Inc.' Here's Why a Second Serving Was Necessary (Exclusive)
Apr 11, 2024
Directors Robert Kenner and Melissa Robledo look back on the legacy of 'Food, Inc.' and discuss making a more hopeful sequel.
Música
'Música' Stars Rudy Mancuso and Camila Mendes on Making Their Non-Musical Musical (Exclusive)
Apr 5, 2024
"There's music in everything," says first-time filmmaker Rudy Mancuso. He and star Camila Mendes reveal how they put their original spin on the movie musical.
Goran Stolevski
Goran Stolevski Made 3 Movies in 3 Years, Now He's Ready to Make 3 More (Exclusive)
Apr 4, 2024
The writer-director behind 'You Won't Be Alone,' 'Of an Age' and now 'Housekeeping for Beginners' reveals the secret to his prolific output: "Bury your anxieties in your writing."
Wicked Little Letters
Olivia Colman Says Her Mum Loves Outrageously Sweary 'Wicked Little Letters' (Exclusive)
Apr 3, 2024
Olivia Colman and director Thea Sharrock on friendship, foul language, and the fun they had making 'Wicked Little Letters.'
Parachute
Brittany Snow on Making Her Directorial Debut and Destigmatizing Mental Health (Exclusive)
Apr 2, 2024
Brittany Snow opens up about her directorial debut 'Parachute,' a personal story about a twentysomething who struggles with an eating disorder and body image issues.
Girls State
'What 17-Year-Old Girl Says That?': Behind the Scenes of the Documentary 'Girls State' (Exclusive)
Apr 2, 2024
Directors Amanda McBaine and Jesse Moss discuss their all-girls follow-up to the Emmy-winning documentary 'Boys State.'
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