Created: May 19, 2010 11:00 AM
Film academy gives $500,000 to nonprofit groupsLOS ANGELES (AP) -- The film academy is giving $500,000 in grants to 73 film-oriented nonprofit programs nationwide.The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences says the grants will support internship opportunities and enable filmmakers to visit schools and other organizations where they can share their expertise.
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Film academy gives $500,000 to nonprofit groups
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LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The film academy is giving $500,000 in grants to 73 film-oriented nonprofit programs nationwide.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences says the grants will support internship opportunities and enable filmmakers to visit schools and other organizations where they can share their expertise.
The American Film Institute's directing workshop for women, the Brooklyn Museum's Saturday screening series and various university film programs are among the recipients of this year's academy grants.
Since 1968, the Academy Foundation has awarded more than 700 grants totaling more than $6.3 million.
