John A. Bonner Medal of Commendation

David S. Inglish received the John A. Bonner Medal of Commendation at the Scientific and Technical Awards Ceremony.

David Inglish, known throughout the film industry as a superior behind-the-scenes technologist, has been voted the John A. Bonner Medal of Commendation by the Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The award – a medallion – was presented at the Scientific and Technical Achievement Awards Dinner on Saturday, February 9, at The Beverly Wilshire.

Inglish began his career in the 1960s at Walt Disney Imagineering. In 1985 he served as project manager for Disney’s Computerized Animation Production System (CAPS), and in 1987 he produced Disney’s first all-computer-animated short film, “Oilspot and Lipstick.” CAPS received a Scientific and Engineering Award from the Academy in 1991.

Inglish’s feature credits include “Tron,” “The Rescuers Down Under,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “The Lion King,” “Aladdin” and “Pocahontas.” During his nearly 30 years at Disney, he held a variety of positions with responsibility for technical facilities and operations.

In 1996 Inglish moved to Universal Studios, where he is currently the director of audio and video technology.

Inglish has been an Academy member since 1992 and has served in the Visual Effects Branch since its inception. He is also a longtime member of the Scientific and Technical Awards Committee. In 2003 he became one of the founding members of the Academy’s Science and Technology Council.

Named in honor of the late director of special projects at Warner Hollywood Studios, the John A. Bonner Medal is awarded for “outstanding service and dedication in upholding the high standards of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.”

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