Perry Joins American Film Institute "Oscar" Panel

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Fletcher Professor of the Arts Ted Perry served on a jury panel of thirteen people for the selection of ten films, including "Adaptation," "Chicago," "Frida," "Gangs of New York," "The Hours" and "Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers." The American Film Institute selects the year's most outstanding achievements in film and television, as well as significant moments in the world of moving image. While jurors' names are kept confidential until selections have been made, Perry commented that the selection committee was composed of a variety of people with various film backgrounds. "It was stimulating and exciting to sit in a room for a day with people -- a newsweek critic, producers, directors, writers, etc. -- who are all passionate about movies, and arguing fervently among ourselves about the virtues and defects of various films." Perry teaches a course in film and video at Middlebury College. Credits include: former director of the department of film at Museum of Modern Art in New York, trustee Emeritus of American Film Institute and visiting Henry Luce Professor of Film Studies at Harvard University.