The Academy

Number of members: 9
Key Members: Lens (leader), Drummerboy (PR)
Hangouts: Always on the move, but rarely trapped in boring reality; they go to DoubleTree Media at least once a month

Philosophy: They want to recreate every Oscar winning movie in history in full virtuality.

Reality: Originally, it started out as a brother-sister organization. Donna Burns (Lens) was a V-Punk and her younger brother Zachary (Drummerboy) was a Soaper. After Zachary managed to get his hands on a copy of an uncut copy of Schindler's List, both of them decided that they had a mission. They ignored the abridged versions and began to recreate the classic, uncensored Oscar winners. It is very slow going, but they have managed to gather a number of other helpers. Currently, there are 6 V-punks, 1 Soap, 1 Vidiot, and 1 DataHound. All of them are working hard to bring the films to life as the director would have wanted. Unfortunately, original copies are hard to come by, and a full work in virtuality that remains true to the original work can take up to four months to complete. Many of the V-punks also have a sideline working on other nominees, notable independent films, and so forth, but the focus is on the winners before the year 2000. They are always on the lookout for original copies or complete scripts, but they dislike constant interruptions. Their current projects include Ben-Hur and The Last Emperor. They have completed Schindler's List, Titanic, and Shakespeare in Love.
        In terms of structure, it can become quite confusing. Lens is not very personable, despite her intelligence and drive, so Drummerboy is the group’s front man. He gathers their talent, resources, and contacts. He has extensive knowledge of the yogang system and sends out their new releases for maximum dispersal. Unfortunately, many believe that his crucial role has given him a swelled head and would like to see more variety in their ‘representation’. Also, there are complaints about Lens as well. As leader she chooses the projects, assigns tasks, and settles disputes; however, many feel her decisions are arbitrary and often malicious towards particular people and film styles. Fortunately, all the members are deeply committed to the project and are willing to work for change from within the group. Like a family, they bicker amongst themselves but refuse to let anyone else push them around.

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