{"id":10768,"date":"2020-09-09T17:30:54","date_gmt":"2020-09-09T15:30:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/?p=10768"},"modified":"2020-09-12T23:15:56","modified_gmt":"2020-09-12T21:15:56","slug":"academy-establishes-representation-and-inclusion-standards-for-oscars-eligibility","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/blog\/2020\/09\/09\/academy-establishes-representation-and-inclusion-standards-for-oscars-eligibility\/","title":{"rendered":"Academy Establishes Representation And Inclusion Standards For Oscars Eligibility"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"107\" height=\"107\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/academylogo.jpg?resize=107%2C107\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2445\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced new representation and inclusion standards for Oscars\u00ae eligibility in the Best Picture category, as part of its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oscars.org\/about\/academy-aperture-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Academy Aperture 2025<\/a> initiative. The standards are designed to encourage equitable representation on and off screen in order to better reflect the diversity of the movie-going audience. Academy governors DeVon Franklin and Jim Gianopulos headed a task force to develop the standards that were created from a template inspired by the British Film Institute (BFI) Diversity Standards used for certain funding eligibility in the UK and eligibility in some categories of the British Academy of Film and Television (BAFTA) Awards, but were adapted to serve the specific needs of the Academy. The Academy also consulted with the Producers Guild of America (PGA), as it presently does for Oscars eligibility.<br \/><br \/>\u201cThe aperture must widen to reflect our diverse global population in both the creation of motion pictures and in the audiences who connect with them. The Academy is committed to playing a vital role in helping make this a reality,\u201d said Academy President David Rubin and Academy CEO Dawn Hudson.\u00a0 \u201cWe believe these inclusion standards will be a catalyst for long-lasting, essential change in our industry.\u201d<br \/><br \/>For the 94th Oscars (2022) and 95th Oscars (2023), submitting a confidential Academy Inclusion Standards form will be required for Best Picture consideration, however meeting inclusion thresholds will not be required for eligibility in the Best Picture category until the 96th Oscars (2024).<br \/><br \/>For the <strong>96th Oscars (2024)<\/strong>, a film must meet <strong>TWO out of FOUR <\/strong>of the following standards to be deemed eligible:<br \/><br \/><strong>STANDARD A:\u00a0 ON-SCREEN REPRESENTATION, THEMES AND NARRATIVES<\/strong><br \/>To achieve Standard A, the film must meet ONE of the following criteria:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A1. Lead or significant supporting actors<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At least one of the lead actors or significant supporting actors is from an underrepresented racial or ethnic group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Asian<\/li><li>Hispanic\/Latinx<\/li><li>Black\/African American<\/li><li>Indigenous\/Native American\/Alaskan Native<\/li><li>Middle Eastern\/North African<\/li><li>Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander<\/li><li>Other underrepresented race or ethnicity<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A2. General ensemble cast<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At least 30% of all actors in secondary and more minor roles are from at least two of the following underrepresented groups:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Women<\/li><li>Racial or ethnic group<\/li><li>LGBTQ+<\/li><li>People with cognitive or physical disabilities, or who are deaf or hard of hearing<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A3. Main storyline\/subject matter<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The main storyline(s), theme or narrative of the film is centered on an underrepresented group(s).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Women<\/li><li>Racial or ethnic group<\/li><li>LGBTQ+<\/li><li>People with cognitive or physical disabilities, or who are deaf or hard of hearing<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>STANDARD B: CREATIVE LEADERSHIP AND PROJECT TEAM<\/strong><br \/>To achieve Standard B, the film must meet ONE of the criteria below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>B1. Creative leadership and department heads&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At least two of the following creative leadership positions and department heads\u2014Casting Director, Cinematographer, Composer, Costume Designer, Director, Editor, Hairstylist, Makeup Artist, Producer, Production Designer, Set Decorator, Sound, VFX Supervisor, Writer\u2014are from the following underrepresented groups:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Women<\/li><li>Racial or ethnic group<\/li><li>LGBTQ+<\/li><li>People with cognitive or physical disabilities, or who are deaf or hard of hearing<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At least one of those positions must belong to the following underrepresented racial or ethnic group:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Asian<\/li><li>Hispanic\/Latinx<\/li><li>Black\/African American<\/li><li>Indigenous\/Native American\/Alaskan Native<\/li><li>Middle Eastern\/North African<\/li><li>Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander<\/li><li>Other underrepresented race or ethnicity<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>B2. Other key roles<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At least six other crew\/team and technical positions (excluding Production Assistants) are from an underrepresented racial or ethnic group. These positions include but are not limited to First AD, Gaffer, Script Supervisor, etc.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>B3. Overall crew composition<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At least 30% of the film\u2019s crew is from the following underrepresented groups:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Women<\/li><li>Racial or ethnic group<\/li><li>LGBTQ+<\/li><li>People with cognitive or physical disabilities, or who are deaf or hard of hearing<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>STANDARD C:&nbsp; INDUSTRY ACCESS AND OPPORTUNITIES<\/strong><br \/>To achieve Standard C, the film must meet BOTH criteria below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>C1. Paid apprenticeship and internship opportunities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The film\u2019s distribution or financing company has paid apprenticeships or internships that are from the following underrepresented groups and satisfy the criteria below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Women<\/li><li>Racial or ethnic group<\/li><li>LGBTQ+<\/li><li>People with cognitive or physical disabilities, or who are deaf or hard of hearing<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The major studios\/distributors are required to have substantive, ongoing paid apprenticeships\/internships inclusive of underrepresented groups (must also include racial or ethnic groups) in most of the following departments: production\/development, physical production, post-production, music, VFX, acquisitions, business affairs, distribution, marketing and publicity.&nbsp;<br \/><br \/>The mini-major or independent studios\/distributors must have a minimum of two apprentices\/interns from the above underrepresented groups (at least one from an underrepresented racial or ethnic group) in at least one of the following departments: production\/development, physical production, post-production, music, VFX, acquisitions, business affairs, distribution, marketing and publicity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>C2. Training opportunities and skills development (crew)&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The film\u2019s production, distribution and\/or financing company offers training and\/or work opportunities for below-the-line skill development to people from the following underrepresented groups:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Women<\/li><li>Racial or ethnic group<\/li><li>LGBTQ+<\/li><li>People with cognitive or physical disabilities, or who are deaf or hard of hearing<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>STANDARD D: AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT<\/strong><br \/>To achieve Standard D, the film must meet the criterion below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>D1. Representation in marketing, publicity, and distribution<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The studio and\/or film company has multiple in-house senior executives from among the following underrepresented groups (must include individuals from underrepresented racial or ethnic groups) on their marketing, publicity, and\/or distribution teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Women<\/li><li>Racial or ethnic group:<ul><li>Asian<\/li><li>Hispanic\/Latinx<\/li><li>Black\/African American<\/li><li>Indigenous\/Native American\/Alaskan Native<\/li><li>Middle Eastern\/North African<\/li><li>Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander<\/li><li>Other underrepresented race or ethnicity<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>LGBTQ+<\/li><li>People with cognitive or physical disabilities, or who are deaf or hard of hearing<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>All categories other than Best Picture will be held to their current eligibility requirements.&nbsp;<\/strong>Films in the specialty feature categories (Animated Feature Film, Documentary Feature, International Feature Film) submitted for Best Picture\/General Entry consideration will be addressed separately.<br \/><br \/><em>Academy Aperture 2025<\/em> is the next phase of the Academy\u2019s equity and inclusion initiative furthering the organization\u2019s ongoing efforts to advance inclusion in the entertainment industry and increase representation within its membership and the greater film community.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced new representation and inclusion standards for Oscars\u00ae eligibility in the Best Picture category, as part of its Academy Aperture 2025 initiative. 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