US EditionAyushmann Khurrana, Payal Kapadia, Kamal Haasan Join Hollywood Bigshots in Oscars Voting - The Statesman
INDIA, JUN 26 – The Academy invited 534 new members from 60 countries to diversify its voting body, with 41% women and 45% from underrepresented communities, officials said.
- On June 26, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced invitations to 534 global artists, including Indian actors Kamal Haasan, Ayushmann Khurrana, and filmmaker Payal Kapadia.
- The Academy's annual drive aims to enhance diversity and inclusion by inviting a globally representative group, including Indian stars Kamal Haasan and Ayushmann Khurrana, reflecting storytelling's international nature.
- Data shows 41% women, 45% from underrepresented communities, and 55% from 60 countries outside the US among the 534 new Academy members.
- If all accept, the 2025 membership will reach 11,120, enabling new members to vote on Oscar-nominated films, potentially increasing influence in future awards.
- Among the most notable trends, the landmark number of African filmmakers joining reflects Africa’s growing influence and marks a step toward a more diverse global film community.
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