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/* ACADEMY SOFTWARE FOUNDATION

Code. Collaboration. Creativity.

/* OUR MISSION

The mission of the Academy Software Foundation (ASWF) is to increase the quality and quantity of contributions to the content creation industry’s open source software base; to provide a neutral forum to coordinate cross-project efforts; to provide a common build and test infrastructure; and to provide individuals and organizations a clear path to participation in advancing our open source ecosystem.

Learn more about how your organization can help support these efforts.

/* OUR PROJECTS

We are always looking for developers, engineers, end users, and others who may be interested in participating in our projects. There are many levels of contribution –  both technical and non-technical. If you are interested in helping support the industry’s open source community, and want to join a diverse and inclusive community, we encourage you to get involved.

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/* OPEN SOURCE IN ENTERTAINMENT

How the Academy Software Foundation Creates Shared Value

The Academy Software Foundation was created four years ago by a group of like-minded technology executives and software developers who saw a need for a neutral place, a common ground, where studios and vendors could come together to write open source software that would benefit everyone.

A lot has happened in this short period of time. This document tells the story of the Foundation: where it came from, what it has achieved so far, and where it aims to go next.

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/* LATEST NEWS & MEDIA COVERAGE

October 7, 2025 in Announcements, ASWF Projects, Blog

OpenQMC Becomes an Academy Software Foundation Project

(Universal Pictures) Developed by Framestore, OpenQMC has improved the fidelity and speed of rendering Hollywood blockbusters such as Barbie, Superman, Wicked, F1 the Movie and How to Train Your Dragon LOS ANGELES, CA, October 7, 2025 – The Academy Software Foundation, the motion picture industry’s premier organization for advancing open…
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August 27, 2025 in ASWF Projects, Blog, Members, Open Source Days

Academy Software Foundation Showcases Growth with New Project ACES, New Members Skydance and LAIKA, and More, at Open Source Days 2025

The Academy Software Foundation recently wrapped its annual Open Source Days conference, the leading event dedicated to furthering open source software development for the visual effects, animation, and digital content creation industries. Video is now available on the Foundation’s YouTube channel here: Open Source Days Virtual Town Halls The Foundation…
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August 10, 2025 in Announcements

Academy Software Foundation Launches New Open Source Machine Learning Projects

Academy Software Foundation Launches New Open Source Machine Learning Projects: Rongotai Model Train Club (RMTC) and Dailies Notes Assistant, emerging from the Foundation's new Machine Learning Working Group.
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August 8, 2025 in Announcements, Members

Skydance Animation Joins Academy Software Foundation as a Premier Member

Skydance Animation joins the Academy Software Foundation as a Premier Member.
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August 7, 2025 in Blog, Open Review Initiative

Open Review Initiative Releases Major Updates to ReviewPluginApi

The ASWF Open Review Initiative (ORI) announces three major new updates to the ReviewPluginApi: API, widgets, and RPA mode in OpenRV.
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August 6, 2025 in Announcements, Open Source Days

Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Launches the Next Chapter of ACES with the Academy Software Foundation

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences entrusts ACES to the Academy Software Foundation.
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