Howard Berger Named President of Academy Foundation for 2024-2025
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announces new board members and officers, focusing on education and preservation.
- Howard Berger, an Oscar-winning prosthetic makeup artist, is the new president of the Academy Foundation.
- Other elected officers include Brooke Breton as vice president and Donna Gigliotti as treasurer.
- The Academy Foundation oversees key initiatives like the Academy Museum, Margaret Herrick Library, and talent development programs.
- Board members serve one-year terms and also sit on the Academy Museum Board of Trustees.
- CEO Bill Kramer emphasizes the Foundation's role in celebrating filmmaking artistry and connecting global film fans.