Only movies with minorities will be eligible for Oscars
The American Film Academy has presented a large-scale reform program affecting the Oscar rules. According to an official press release received by the Novosti Kino edition, only movie projects with the participation of representatives of various minorities will be eligible for awards in the main categories, including Best Film. to be eligible, at least one of the leading or supporting actors must be of the racial or ethnic group listed below: Asian, Hispanic / Hispanic, Black or African American, Aboriginal, Middle East / North African, Hawaiian or other Pacific islands, belong to other small ethnic groups. At least 30 percent of all supporting actors must be women, LGBTQ +, cognitively or physically impaired .; Films are also required to contain the storylines of the above groups. "We believe that the new standards of inclusiveness will catalyze long-term, significant changes in our industry," - said in an official statement on the matter. The same requirements will apply to the movie crew. All of these innovations will become mandatory starting with the 96th ceremony, which will be held in 2024. The Topic of Article: Only movies with minorities will be eligible for Oscars. |
