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Motion Picture Association

@motionpictures

The leading advocate of the film, television, and streaming industry around the world. Representing storytellers everywhere. 🎥📺🎬

Washington, D.C. Joined Nisan 2011
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There’s nothing quite like Oscars night. A celebration of the talented casts, hard-working crews, and dynamic creative community who bring films to life and magic to our screens. A reminder of what movies mean to communities and audiences everywhere — a source of inspiration,
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Following her historic Best Cinematography win, Part Two of our conversation with Autumn Durald Arkapaw explores how "Sinners" moves like music—rhythmic, soulful, and eternal. motionpictures.org/2026/03/soul-t…
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A night of firsts & coronations. #SinnersMovie: Ryan Coogler wins Best Original Screenplay, DP Autumn Durald Arkapaw makes history with her win, and Michael B. Jordan’s win for Best Actor. PTA triumphs with "One Battle After Another." A thrilling night. motionpictures.org/2026/03/one-ba…
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It’s Oscars Day! Check out our interview with Oscar‑nominated prosthetics & makeup designer Mike Fontaine, who breaks down the nature-inspired craft behind #SinnersMovie. A quick look at how horror, character, and storytelling meet in the chair. 🏆🩸
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In 1913, a leased barn in Los Angeles became Cecil B. DeMille's production center for the very first feature film shot in Hollywood. What started as a weather-friendly place for filmmakers grew into a phenomenon heralded around the world as a "dream factory." Turner Classic Movies host @BenMank77 talks with actor Tony Goldwyn, director Patty Jenkins, and Motion Picture Association chairman and CEO @CharlieRivkin about the historic rise of the film and entertainment industry. cbsn.ws/4sNoFbX
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Classic skylines, famed mountains, and more destinations help incentives make New York State a great backdrop for brilliant storytelling and a thriving hub for film and TV production. From crime dramas to political thrillers, every film and series is powered by local crews and a competitive incentive program – and in 2023 and 2024 alone, productions delivered more than $6 billion in spending and supported over 92,000 jobs to Empire State workers. Learn more about our industry’s investment across all 50 states at motionpictures.org/production. #America250
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An $18.75 million federal judgment just sent a clear message: no piracy operator is beyond reach. A U.S. District Court in Texas entered a default judgment against William Freemon, the operator behind Streaming TV Now, Instant IPTV, TV Nitro, and a reseller network designed to
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The 2026 Media MKRS Summit gathered creatives from all over to talk about what it means to tell stories in the city that never sleeps – and in a state filled with iconic sites and a deep well of talent. Find out what some attendees said about the future of emerging media, equitable workspaces, and the unique backdrop of New York! @EmpireStateDev @NYCMOMECommish @ReelWorks
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As we close the book on another inspiring awards season this weekend, I’m looking back at what I told ⁦@CinemathequeAm⁩ about the enduring power of cinema – and the MPA’s fight to defend the freedoms at the heart of our iconic industry. ⁦@motionpictures⁩ 🎬🎥🎬
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Rhode Island packs a big punch in the film, TV, and streaming industry – and they are lucky to have a strong advocate in @SenWhitehouse   The Senator knows what production means to the communities he represents: nearly 3,000 people going to work, earning over $120 million in
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Bringing beauty to scenes of horror – and leaving a lasting impact on everyone who loves movies: the @SinnersMovie prosthetic makeup designer, Mike Fontaine, details how his work helped bring this Oscar-nominated epic to life. From specialized contact lenses to feisty vampire fangs, learn how he and his team pulled off the monster magic.
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Whether television, movies, or streaming, North Carolina was a major backdrop for storytelling in 2025. This week, we are highlighting what production means to the Tar Heel State – $185 million in local production spending and more than 7,000 workers on the job across competition shows like @beastgames season 2 and scripted TV and film hits like @thesummeritp and @RoofmanMovie. Learn more about MPA studios’ investment across all 50 states at motionpictures.org/map #America250 @NCCommerce @NC_Governor
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.@RepFriedmanCA knows the film and TV industry is worth fighting for. She joins MPA Reel Talk to break down how vital it is to keep productions in California and how important this iconic American industry is to the world.
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The USTR’s 2025 Notorious Markets List once again exposes the illicit platforms and infrastructure driving global piracy. More than 15 piracy operations identified by the Motion Picture Association were included in this year’s report, alongside recognition of ACE’s landmark
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Fitting puzzle pieces together to edit @SinnersMovie was Michael P. Shawver’s mission and not even the Louisiana heat, bugs or alligators would deter him. Shawver is nominated for Best Film Editing at this year’s Oscars and tells The Credits how passion for making the film enhanced the cinematic horror experience.
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