ACADEMY OF MOTION PICTURES LAUNCHES ACADEMY STUDIOS, ELEVATES JENNIFER DAVIDSON TO CHIEF MARKETING, COMMUNICATIONS & CONTENT OFFICER

 

Jennifer Davidson. Courtesy of A.M.P.A.S.®

The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences (A.M.P.A.S.) has announced a new division—the Academy Studios, a production arm which encompasses organization-wide digital projects and initiatives, from member and industry interviews and videos to livestreams and podcasts—that embody the Academy’s mission, voice and cultural identity. 

A.M.P.A.S. executive Jennifer Davidson has been promoted to the newly expanded role of Chief Marketing, Communications and Content Officer for the organization, announced today by Academy CEO Bill Kramer, to whom she will continue to report.

Davidson currently oversees marketing and audience development, communications, digital/social and creative brand strategy for all arms of the Academy, including the Academy Foundation, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures and the Oscars. In this expanded role, she will also lead the Academy Studios.

“Jen has proven to be a dynamic, forward-thinking leader for the Academy,” said Kramer. “As we evolve the Academy to reach a larger and more global audience, we are thrilled to elevate her to this vital new role. Jen’s creative vision, along with the development of our new Academy Studios production team, will allow us to celebrate filmmakers and filmmaking on a greater scale, discover new ways to showcase our talented members, and continue to promote the exceptional work of our Academy Museum and Academy Collection. Our goal is to highlight to the broadest worldwide audience everything we do year-round.” 

“In this new role, I’m excited to adopt innovative strategies that can celebrate both our industry’s greatest storytellers and the remarkable work they’ve created across disciplines,” said Davidson. “The establishment of Academy Studios allows us to preserve film’s rich history for future generations, while creating fresh and exciting ways to engage new audiences around cinema. I am thrilled about the opportunity to honor our past while elevating our future.”

Davidson has served as the Academy's Chief Marketing and Communications Officer since May 2024 and, before that, as Chief Communications Officer since December 2021.