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all new members accept their invitations, the film academy will
number 11,319, with 10,338 voting members. In 2016, the academy
numbered closer to 6,000 members.
But to diversify its ranks, the Oscars organization has swelled
in recent years. In 2015, the academy was 75% male and 92%
white. That year, all 20 acting nominees were white, prompting
the #OscarsSoWhite hashtag.
Following the induction of this year's new members, the academy
will be 64% male and 75% white. One byproduct of the membership
expansion has been an increase in international voters. Overseas
members now account for 22% of the group.
The makeup of the new class is 42% women, 56% from
underrepresented communities and 53% from countries outside the
U.S.
“Membership selection is based on professional qualifications,
with an ongoing commitment to representation, inclusion and
equity remaining a priority,” the academy said in its
announcement.
After several new classes that numbered closer to 1,000, the
academy has in recent years grown at a more modest pace. Last
year, 534 voters were added.
As it has grown in size, the academy has also added new
categories to its annual awards ceremony. Earlier this year, the
first award for casting was handed out. In 2028, the first Oscar
for achievement in stunt design will be given.
Other new members include Anthony Ramos, Bill Skarsgård, Mia
Goth, Jon Bernthal, Jemaine Clement, Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù and
Stephen Fry. Among the invited filmmakers are Josh and Benny
Safdie, “Weapons” director Zach Cregger and “Sirât” filmmaker
Oliver Laxe.
The 99th Academy Awards will be held March 14, 2027, with Conan
O'Brien returning as host for the third consecutive year.
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