For our Academy, he continued, the theatrical experience is extremely important.
We just built two new theaters in Los Angeles.
He added: We are going to be constantly assessing how theatrical and streaming connect as we move forward.
Academy CEO Bill KramerAMPAS
But I dont think one will dominate the other for us.
Roberts said he would instead focus on long-term questions around the future of cinema.
One such topic tabled by Roberts was around international cinemas position within the awards cycle.
Not yet, but were constantly looking at it, Kramer replied.
We were at home with a lot of streaming options.
A whole new generation of audience members now treat international cinema how we would treat domestic cinema.
And thats really important for the business.
You sit there with a smile on your face, knowing you may be on camera.
With a reported decline in viewership figures, the audience member asked, are awards shows still relevant?
People are still engaging with the show.
Kramer added that the Academy must now figure out how to monetize their non-traditional content.
The London Film Festival runs until October 15.
