Oscars to introduce mandatory "diversity" criteria for winning Best Picture

GoldRanger · 2020-09-09T12:55:31+00:00

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/08/movies/oscars-diversity-rules-best-picture.html https://deadline.com/2020/09/academy-shakes-oscar-best-picture-eligibility-1234573172/ Having at least one Asian, Hispanic/Latinx, Black/African American, Indigenous/Native American/Alaskan Native, Middle Eastern/North African, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander or unspecified other underrepresented race or ethnicity as a “lead or significant supporting actor” is a potential requirement under the new guidelines, with those ethnicities also mentioned for prominent production and marketing jobs. Additionally, employing women, LGBTQ+, members of a racial or ethnic group, and people with cognitive or physical disabilities or who are deaf or hard of hearing might be required for at least 30% of actors in secondary and more minor roles; having a storyline centered on an underrepresented group; hiring creative leadership and department heads; maintaining least 30% crew composition; paid internships; and representation in marketing and distribution also are potential areas in order to be a Best Picture contender.