As promised earlier this year, The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences has added three new members to their board of governors, all non-white, as well as six new members to existing board committees.
The three top picks, all chosen by Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs and approved by the Board of Governors, are Reginald Hudlin (directors branch), Gregory Nava (writers branch) and Jennifer Yuh Nelson (short films and feature animation). Hudlin most recently co-produced this year’s Oscars. Each new member will serve a seven-year term that begins immediately.
“I’m proud of the steps we have taken to increase diversity,” said Boone Isaacs. “However, we know there is more to do as we move forward to make this a more inclusive organization.”
The six new members who will provide oversight to existing committees are:
While these new members will not have governorships, they will be crucial in decisions of membership.
The Board also reaffirmed its January 21st resolution to make sure Academy voters are active in the motion picture industry. In the meeting, the Board decided that each branch executive committee will determine specific criteria for active voters based on the guidelines established in January. Active voters are defined as:
The branch executive committees will meet every two years—starting this spring—to review their members and determine any potential reclassifications. The committees also will adopt an appeals process for members who may lose their voting privileges.
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