New Oscar Rules in Effect This Year
Posted: Fri Mar 08, 2024 9:48 am
I didn't realize this until I just read it, but I'm posting it here because of the response it's likely to get. The rules were adopted in 2020 but only became effective this year.
To qualify for Best Picture Oscar consideration, films must now meet certain criteria. There are four categories, and films must meet the standards in at least two to qualify: onscreen representation, themes, and narrative; creative leadership and project team; industry access and opportunities; and audience development. For onscreen representation, these are the requirements:
1) At least one star or significant supporting actor must be from an underrepresented racial or ethnic group (a list of such groups was included);
2) Alternatively, at least 30% of the secondary characters must be from at least two underrepresented groups (including LGTBQ, women, and actors with cognitive or physical disabilities) or if the film's central narrative involves one of those groups
For creative leadership, these are the requirements:
1) At least two department heads (cinematography, editing, etc.) must be from an underrepresented group with at least one from an underrepresented racial or ethnic group
2) Alternatively, at least six other crew members (excluding production assistants aka interns) must be from an underrepresented racial or ethnic group
3) Alternatively, at least 30% of the crew must be from an underrepresented group
The article I read didn't list requirements in the other two categories. It seems these categories have enough wiggle room that any film that wants Oscar consideration should be able to meet the requirements if it does some advance planning.
To qualify for Best Picture Oscar consideration, films must now meet certain criteria. There are four categories, and films must meet the standards in at least two to qualify: onscreen representation, themes, and narrative; creative leadership and project team; industry access and opportunities; and audience development. For onscreen representation, these are the requirements:
1) At least one star or significant supporting actor must be from an underrepresented racial or ethnic group (a list of such groups was included);
2) Alternatively, at least 30% of the secondary characters must be from at least two underrepresented groups (including LGTBQ, women, and actors with cognitive or physical disabilities) or if the film's central narrative involves one of those groups
For creative leadership, these are the requirements:
1) At least two department heads (cinematography, editing, etc.) must be from an underrepresented group with at least one from an underrepresented racial or ethnic group
2) Alternatively, at least six other crew members (excluding production assistants aka interns) must be from an underrepresented racial or ethnic group
3) Alternatively, at least 30% of the crew must be from an underrepresented group
The article I read didn't list requirements in the other two categories. It seems these categories have enough wiggle room that any film that wants Oscar consideration should be able to meet the requirements if it does some advance planning.