Academy Shakeup: Chief Oscars Officer Teni Melidonian Is Out - The Ankler

Academy Vet Teni Melidonian Exits Role Ahead of Oscars’ Move to YouTube

The Academy's CEO, Bill Kramer, informed members of an organizational shake-up in advance of the major changes coming to the Oscars in a few years' time.

Chief Oscars Officer Teni Melidonian Steps Down

Teni Melidonian has stepped down from her full-time executive position at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. On Monday, CEO Bill Kramer announced Melidonian’s transition to a consultant role in a staff-wide email as part of a restructuring, days after the Academy invited 529 film industry notables to become Oscar voters. “As part […]

Chief Oscars Officer Teni Melidonian Transitions to AMPAS Consultant as Awards Production Moves Under Jennifer Davidson

As the Oscars ceremony prepares for its move to YouTube, chief Oscars officer Teni Melidonian is stepping down, AMPAS CEO Bill Kramer told staffers.

The Academy's Chief Oscars Officer Teni Melidonian Steps Down

Teni Melidonian is exiting her full-time role as the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ chief Oscars officer, AMPAS CEO Bill Kramer revealed in an email to staff on Monday. Per Kramer’s message, which was first reported by The Ankler, Melidonian is departing amid a restructuring that he said it taking place “immediately.” While Kramer wrote that Melidonian would be providing “guidance as a consultant for the next year,” her full-time r…

Academy Shakeup: Chief Oscars Officer Teni Melidonian Is Out - The Ankler

Teni Melidonian, AMPAS’ chief Oscars officer and one of CEO Bill Kramer’s most senior lieutenants, is leaving her full-time role at the organization as part of a restructuring Kramer announced in an email to staff Monday. The Ankler reviewed the email. Her departure has not been previously reported. “As part of this transition, Teni Melidonian will be leaving her full-time role with the Academy and will provide guidance as a consultant for the n…

Chief Oscars officer Teni Melidonian stepping down

Move comes as Academy prepares to switch ceremony to YouTube stream in 2029.