Recent Oscar winner and former NBA star Kobe Bryant has had his invite to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences revoked – despite winning an Oscar for his animated short film Dear Basketball.
Although Bryant hasn’t been accepted into the Film Academy yet, he’s already working on his next movie projects through his company Kobe Inc.
The Short Film and Feature Animation branch will not appeal the Academy’s decision to admit Bryant.
While new filmmakers are considered for membership, not all who are early in their careers are granted entry to the Academy.