The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has made a pledge to include more diversity in the Oscars. The Academy has recently announced Academy Aperture 2025.
Academy CEO Dawn Hudson released a statement:
“While the Academy has made strides, we know there is much more work to be done in order to ensure equitable opportunities across the board. The need to address this issue is urgent. To that end, we will amend—and continue to examine—our rules and procedures to ensure that all voices are heard and celebrated.”
The Academy and the Producers Guild of America (PGA) are creating a task force to:
“Develop and implement new representation and inclusion standards for Oscars eligibility by July 31, 2020.”
In addition, the 94th Academy Awards for the 2021 films, will set the best picture category at 10 nominees. In previous years, the number has changed.
Academy President David Rubin stated:
“Through the dedication, focus, and concerted effort of our Board of Governors and members on the branch executive committees, the Academy has surpassed the goals of our A2020 initiative. But to truly meet this moment, we must recognize how much more needs to be done, and we must listen, learn, embrace the challenge, and hold ourselves and our community accountable. Academy leadership and our Board are committed to ensuring that we continue to weave equity and inclusion into the fabric of every Academy initiative, committee, program and event.”
What do you think about these changes?
Source: Variety
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