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Oscars Go Global: YouTube Streams Free from 2029
28 Oct
Summary
- Academy membership outside the US has grown to 25% from 5% in ten years.
- Oscars ceremony will stream free on YouTube in over 30 languages by 2029.
- Efforts are underway to expand festival partnerships for Oscar qualifications.
The Academy is actively pursuing a global expansion, aiming to reflect the worldwide nature of filmmaking. CEO Bill Kramer announced that membership outside the U.S. has surged from 5% to 25% over the past ten years. This initiative includes actively recruiting members from underrepresented countries.
Significant steps are being taken to broaden access, such as the Oscars ceremony becoming free to stream on YouTube globally by 2029. This will make the event accessible to 2.5 billion people in over 30 languages simultaneously. The Academy is also exploring partnerships with more film festivals to qualify films for the international feature race.
These efforts underscore a commitment to inclusivity, ensuring the Academy is not perceived as solely Hollywood-centric. Submitting films for consideration remains free, and numerous festival awards grant automatic eligibility for short films. The organization emphasizes its dedication to global cinema and welcoming filmmakers from all backgrounds.
