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Academy Scientific and Technical Award

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Kathleen Kennedy | 2021 Scientific and Technical Awards

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James Cameron | 2021 Scientific and Technical Awards

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Weta Digital Acceptance Speech | 2021 Scientific & Technical Awards

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Sci-Tech Awards: 1959 Oscars

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2019 Sci-Tech Awards: Paul Debevec, Timothy Hawkins, Wan-Chun Ma and Xueming Yu

The Scientific and Technical Awards are three different Honorary Awards that are given by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) during the annual Academy Awards season. The Awards have been presented since the 4th Academy Awards in November 1931, to recognize original developments resulting in significant improvements in motion picture production and exhibition. The Awards are presented at a formal dinner ceremony a couple weeks before the principal Academy Awards ceremony.