#Film Academy Member Survey Shows Massive Jump in Approval of Oscars Telecast, Mandate for Inclusion Standards (Exclusive)

#Film Academy Member Survey Shows Massive Jump in Approval of Oscars Telecast, Mandate for Inclusion Standards (Exclusive)

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, in a Thursday email that has been obtained by The Hollywood Reporter, shared the results of its annual member survey of its roughly 10,000 members — conducted to “better engage our membership, fulfill the mission of the Academy, identify areas for improvement, and inform our goals and…

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#Oscars: Film Academy Lengthens Minimum Theatrical Release Required for Best Picture Eligibility

#Oscars: Film Academy Enacts Sweeping Reforms of Campaign Rules in Response to Andrea Riseborough Controversy

In response to several controversial campaigns last Oscar season — most notably the social media-centric and event-hosting efforts of A-listers in support of Andrea Riseborough, who landed an unexpected best actress Oscar nom for the little-seen indie To Leslie — the board of governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has enacted the most…

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#Members Applaud Academy’s New Production and Technology Branch: “The Arts and Sciences Not Only Inspire Each Other But Require Each Other”

#Members Applaud Academy’s New Production and Technology Branch: “The Arts and Sciences Not Only Inspire Each Other But Require Each Other”

Members-at-Large of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences are applauding Friday’s news that they will become part of a new Production and Technology Branch. Comprising approximately 400 individuals previously classified as Members-at-Large, the new branch represents members working in various technical and production positions including chief technology officers, senior department heads in technology…

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