The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences elects new board of governors for 2024-25 term

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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the election of 17 new members to its board of governors.
The board will serve a term for the years 2024-2025, shaping the direction of the Oscars.
These appointments will influence the future of cinematic achievements recognized by the Academy Awards.

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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced 17 people elected to its board of governors for the 2024-2025 term. The board includes first-timers like director Patricia Cardoso and veterans like Rita Wilson, Pam Abdy, and Lesley Barber. The board oversees strategic and financial matters, votes on policies, and recently added an award for casting directors for films released in 2025 and beyond. Female representation remains at 53%, while representation of underrepresented racial or ethnic groups increased from 25% to 27%. The board also decides who receives honorary Oscar statuettes at the Governors Awards each year.

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