Demographics will shift to 54% women and 28% underrepresented racial or ethnic groups when the appointees take office at the first board meeting of the 2022-2023 term.
Casting director David Rubin re-elected AMPAS president; roster of officers increases by two with addition of the Equity and Inclusion Committee and the separation of Membership and Governance into two committees.
‘Selma’ director and Head of ILM, along with newcomers Debra Zane, Stephen Rivkin, Linda Flowers, and Lynette Howell Taylor, are part of newly elected 2020-2021 board.
Veteran casting director and board governor takes over for John Bailey.
Academy Board of Governors announces new rules impacting animated features and shorts as well as a name change for the foreign language film category.
Organization’s Board of Governors also selected officers for six committee chairs in its annual leadership vote.
