List of Writers Invited to Join The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

Posted on June 21, 2011

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences sent invitations to join the organization to 178 artists and executives. Those who accept the invitation will be the only additions in 2011 to the Academy's roster of members. Here is the list of writers who were invited:

• Stuart Blumberg - The Kids Are All Right, Keeping the Faith
• Lisa Cholodenko - The Kids Are All Right, Laurel Canyon
• Debra Granik - Winter's Bone, Down to the Bone
• Karen McCullah Lutz - The Ugly Truth, Legally Blonde
• Aline Brosh McKenna - 27 Dresses, The Devil Wears Prada
• Bob Peterson - Up, Finding Nemo
• David Rabe - The Firm, Casualties of War
• Anne Rosellini - Winter's Bone
• David Seidler - The King's Speech, The King & I
• Scott Silver - The Fighter, 8 Mile
• Kirsten Smith - The Ugly Truth, Legally Blonde
• Aaron Sorkin - The Social Network, A Few Good Men
• Daniel Waters - Batman Returns, Heathers