The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced its latest plans to make the Oscar race more inclusive. According to the information received, the objective of the new schemes is to increase diversity in the film community.
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On this occasion, CEO of the Academy, Don Hudson said, 'We know that many more things have to be done to ensure equal opportunities across the board. We will amend and continue the investigation. Our rules and procedures to ensure that all voices are heard and obeyed.' Hudson further said, 'For more diverse representation, the Producers Guild of America (PGA) and the academy are teaming up to form a task force including industry people. '
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According to sources, the task force will develop and implement new representation and inclusion standards for the eligibility for the Oscars by 31 July this year. Another change brought by the academy is the number of nominees for the 'Best Picture' category. From the 94th Oscar Awards in 2021, the number of nominees for the 'Best Picture' category has been fixed at 10. Academy President David Rubin said, 'The Academy leadership and our board are committed to ensuring that we continue to be fair in the initiative, committee, programs, and events of the Academy. Many other changes have been planned by the Academy, including changes in the tenure of the Board of Governors. According to the report, the Academy is considering postponing the annual Oscar awards due to the coronavirus crisis.
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