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The Oscars Will Add New Diversity Requirements For Best Picture Nominees

September 9, 2020 by Staff

(Relevant) While the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences likes to brand itself as a huge ally of inclusion, the reality has often shown otherwise, with the now annual tradition of #OscarsSoWhite trending after yet another round of starkly white nominations are announced every year — often with stunning snubs that seem to disproportionately involve actors and filmmakers of color.

So now, the Oscars are doing something about it. New diversity requirements have been announced that Best Picture nominees will be required to adhere to if they want a shot at the top Oscar prize. Under the new rules, any movie that wants a shot at Best Picture must include at least one Asian, Hispanic/Latinx, Black/African American, Indigenous/Native American/Alaskan Native, Middle Eastern/North African, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander as either a lead or significant supporting actor.

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