John Bailey

‘Melancholy’ at heart of Turkish films, says Oscars Academy chief

Published by Hurriyet on Wed, 07/10/2019 - 14:13

"Hüzün" is a word sometimes untranslatable. It is a theme, it is a feeling, it is a state of mind for many writers and film directors in Turkey. "Hüzün" means melancholy, and John Bailey, a cinematographer currently heading the Oscars Academy, says it is an integral part of Turkish film-making, as well as international ones.

The Academy Awards Promise a New Oscar Category

Published by Novinite on Thu, 08/09/2018 - 11:00

TheVerge - Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences president John Bailey today sent out a missive to AMPAS members, announcing changes to the 2020 Academy Awards, intended to keep them "relevant in a changing world." It's the latest series of changes intended to battle dramatically dropping ratings for the annual Oscars telecast.