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Academy Board Adds New Voices, Seeks Equity
15 Jun
Summary
- Academy Board elected new members, including Guillermo del Toro.
- Bylaws changed for equitable representation among all branches.
- Board now comprises 47% women and 32% from underrepresented groups.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced its 2026-2027 Board of Governors, featuring a blend of returning and new members, including Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro and filmmaker David Leitch. This board year introduces a significant bylaws adjustment implemented in February, ensuring equity in representation across all 19 Academy branches. Each branch will now have three governors, increasing the board's overall size.
To establish staggered terms for the newly added governors, those in the Animation, Production and Technology, and Short Films branches were elected to one, two, or three-year terms this year. The new bylaws also aim to enhance diversity, with the current board comprising 47 percent women and 32 percent from underrepresented communities, based on self-reporting.
