| 2011 |  Joe Dunton
By Tony Sloman
Joe is a man who has wide-screen sprockets running through his veins, who has done more to achieve widescreen perfection that any one single individual ever since Henri Chretien invented what we now know as CinemaScope |
| | Purpose of the Academy of the Widescreen Weekend |  Howard Rust, 1999
To promote Cinerama, 70mm and 'Scope formats in all their splendour. It is the duty of the Academicians to ensure that the membership grows year on year.
It is their duty to create whatever rules are necessary to the pursuance of these aims. |  John Belton, 2000
Membership in the Academy is by invitation of the Board of Governors and is limited to those who have achieved distinction in promotion of wide screen activities of a caliber which reflect the high standards of the Academy or making of an outstanding contribution to the wide screen film community.
The Academy was organized in November 2001. |
| | Academy Board of Governors |  2011 - Joe Dunton
2010 - John Harvey
2009 - None selected
2008 - Bill Lawrence
2007 - Dave Strohmaier
2006 - Francois Carrin
2005 - Paul H. Rayton
2004 - Anthony B. Sloman
2003 - Keith Swadkins
2002 - Willem Bouwmeester
2001 - Thomas Hauerslev (Chairman)
2000 - John Belton
1999 - Howard Rust
Widescreen Weekend |
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| | | 2010 |  John Harvey (USA)
By Richard Greenhalgh
Recipient of The Academy of the Widescreen Weekend's Roll of Honor. A projectionist, phenomenal collector, showman and Cinerama enthusiast extraordinaire. |
| | 2008 |  Bill Lawrence (UK)
By Duncan McGregor
A strong believer in promoting the Cinerama experience, that has remained a regular, steadfast part of this museum’s programme since it premiered here in 1993. |
| | 2007 |  Dave Strohmaier (USA)
By Thomas Hauerslev
This man works in Hollywood, where he sometimes presides over film presentations at the local “three-strip” cinema. |
| | 2006 |  Francois Carrin (France)
By Thomas Hauerslev
His encyclopaedic knowledge of cinemas in his country’s capital is amazing. I have visited him in France and met his family including the cats – one of which is called “My Fair Lady”. |
| | 2005 |  Paul H. Rayton (USA)
By Howard Rust
Wherever he goes...and he is a world traveller...he is unable to resist any opportunity of seeking out, discussing, and promoting what for him must surely be "The Big Seven Zero". |
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| | | 2004 |  Anthony B. Sloman (UK)
By Howard Rust
Our nominee for inclusion in the Academy is a true "child of the cinema". A lifetime devotee of everything cinematic. He could accurately be described as a "Human Movie Database". |
| | 2003 |  Keith Swadkins (UK)
By Howard Rust
A true Cinerama enthusiast, typed, edited, a Cinerama newsletter that he posted to similarly minded enthusiasts all over the world, at his own expense. |
| | 2002 |  Willem Bouwmeester (NL)
By Howard Rust
Willem's role in life was defined when his dad took him to see Cinerama. When NMPFT was looking for a new attraction. For him the logical choice was Cinerama. | | 2001, 2000 & 1999 |
| | Academy of the Widescreen Weekend | | Why have an Academy? |
| | Special Awards |  John Harvey's Cinerama Achievements Recognized
By Bill Lawrence
The NMPFT felt it was in place to pay tribute to John with a special award - a scroll - , thanking him for his contribution to revitalize Cinerama. Thanks to John's enthusiasm, Cinerama has again been made available to the public. | 2008 - Nigel Wolland
2005 - John Harvey |
|  Howard Rust, Passed Away
By Bill Lawrence
Howard Rust was the little guy who strode like a giant in people’s hearts. He was much loved by those knew him and the world is a heavier place for his passing. |
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