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Student Academy Awards Moving To London In Partnership With BFI Film Fest


Usually hosted at the Samuel Goldwyn Theatre in Beverly Hills, the 51st Student Academy Awards will take place at London's Odeon Luxe Leicester Square

Backstage during the the 96th Annual Academy Awards on March 10, 2024 in Hollywood.Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images Normally hosted at its Samuel Goldwyn Theatre in Beverly Hills, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Thursday that the 51st annual international student film competition will take place Monday, Oct. 14 at London’s Odeon Luxe Leicester Square after winners are announced in September. The awards show will also be sponsored by Rolex as part of the Academy100 initiative, a $500 million global revenue diversification and outreach program launched this year in support of the Student Academy Awards and other programs that recognize excellence in cinematic artistry and innovation. “We are deeply grateful to our partners at Rolex for their support of this vital program and for sharing our commitment to discovering and fostering emerging filmmakers.

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