Woody, Buzz Lightyear and Jessie presenting Alexander Petrov with the Oscar® for Short Film (Animated) for The Old Man and the Sea at the 72nd Academy Awards.\rbr\rbrSee more 2000 Oscar highlights: \rbr\rbrBecome an Oscar Insider: \rbr\rbrCheck out our Academy Originals: \rbr\rbrABOUT THE ACADEMY\rbrThe Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is the worlds preeminent -related organization, with a membership of more than 6,000 of the most accomplished men and women working in cinema. In addition to the annual Academy Awards—in which the members vote to select the nominees and winners—the Academy presents a diverse year-round slate of public programs, exhibitions and events; provides financial support to a wide range of other -related organizations and endeavors; s as a neutral advocate in the advancement of motion picture technology; and, through its Margaret Herrick Library and Academy Film Archive, collects, preserves, restores and provides access to s and items related to their history. Through these and other ivities the Academy serves students, historians, the entertainment industry and people everywhere who love s.