Additional chairs and vice chairs for the 2026-27 committees and affinity groups were also named. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Sean Baker and his partner, producer Samantha Quan, as the co-chairs of the new Marquee Theater Committee, which reviews submissions and recommends venues to be included on the Academy Marquee Theater List. The International Feature Film Executive Committee oversees the awards rules, submission requirements and eligibility of the Oscars International Feature Film category.
Michèle Ohayon (Documentary Branch), co-chair, International Feature Film Executive CommitteeJames Wilson (Producers Branch), co-chair, International Feature Film Executive Committee The Short Films Qualifying Festivals Selection Committee determines festival eligibility criteria and reviews global applications to select which festivals and awards should be deemed Oscar-qualifying in the animated, documentary and live action short film categories. Summer Joy Main-Muñoz (Short Films Branch), chair, Short Films Qualifying Festivals Selection Committee The Scientific and Technical Awards Executive Committee reviews submissions and makes recommendations for individuals and companies to receive Scientific and Technical Awards. Darin Grant (Visual Effects Branch), co-chair, Scientific and Technical Awards Executive CommitteeRachel Rose (Visual Effects Branch), co-chair, Scientific and Technical Awards Executive Committee MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEESBranch and Category Executive Committees oversee branch-and category-related business, including awards rules, eligibility and the review of candidates considered for Academy membership.Branch and Category Executive Committee chairs (alphabetically by branch and category): Rita Wilson (chair, Actors Branch Executive Committee)Marlon West (chair, Animation Branch Executive Committee)Kim Taylor-Coleman (chair, Casting Directors Branch Executive Committee)Paul Cameron (chair, Cinematographers Branch Executive Committee)Daniel Orlandi (chair, Costume Designers Branch Executive Committee)Patricia Cardoso (chair, Directors Branch Executive Committee)Jean Tsien (chair, Documentary Branch Executive Committee)Pam Abdy (chair, Executives Branch Executive Committee)Terilyn A.
Shropshire (chair, Film Editors Branch Executive Committee)Gerald Quist (chair, Makeup Artists and Hairstylists Branch Executive Committee)Laura C. Kim (chair, Marketing and Public Relations Branch Executive Committee)Lesley Barber (chair, Music Branch Executive Committee)Effie T. Brown (chair, Producers Branch Executive Committee)Annie Chang (chair, Production and Technology Branch Executive Committee)Kalina Ivanov (chair, Production Design Branch Executive Committee)Chris Tashima (chair, Short Films Branch Executive Committee)Andy Nelson (chair, Sound Branch Executive Committee)Brooke Breton (chair, Visual Effects Branch Executive Committee)Howard A.
Rodman (chair, Writers Branch Executive Committee)Keya Khayatian (chair, Artist Representatives Category Executive Committee) The International Engagement Committee helps guide global Academy membership initiatives, promoting connectivity among members worldwide. Peter Devlin (Sound Branch), chair, International Engagement CommitteeKhadija Alami (Producers Branch), vice chair, International Engagement Committee The London Committee provides advice and guidance on UK member screenings and special events. Maggie Todd (Marketing and Public Relations Branch), chair, London CommitteeMay Leung (Visual Effects Branch), vice chair, London Committee The New York Committee provides advice and guidance on New York member screenings and special events.
Mia Neal (Makeup Artists and Hairstylists Branch), chair, New York CommitteeDana O’Keefe (Executives Branch), vice chair, New York Committee MEMBERSHIP AFFINITY GROUPSAcademy Affinity Groups bring together members from shared backgrounds and affinities, with a focus on underrepresented and marginalized communities. They offer guidance on membership, awards and programming while fostering community and promoting networking and educational opportunities.Academy Affinity Group chairs and vice chairs (alphabetically by affinity group): Stephanie Lowry (Music Branch), chair, Asian Affinity GroupGuneet Monga (Producers Branch), vice chair, Asian Affinity GroupTaura Stinson (Music Branch), chair, Black CaucusRenard T. Jenkins (Production and Technology Branch), vice chair, Black CaucusÀlex Lora (Short Films Branch), chair, Disability & AccessibilityChelsea Winstanley (Producers Branch), chair, Indigenous AllianceHoward Berger (Makeup Artists and Hairstylists Branch), co-chair, Jewish Heritage Affinity GroupSteven Raphael (Marketing and Public Relations Branch), co-chair, Jewish Heritage Affinity GroupCarlos López Estrada (Directors Branch), chair, La AgendaCarla Gutiérrez (Documentary Branch), vice chair, La AgendaAndrew Ahn (Directors Branch), co-chair, LGBTQ+ CoalitionKimberly Reed (Documentary Branch), co-chair, LGBTQ+ CoalitionHaifaa al-Mansour (Directors Branch), chair, MENA & WANA AllianceEdie Ichioka (Film Editors Branch), chair, Women’s Affinity GroupGennie Rim (Animation Branch), vice chair, Women’s Affinity Group ACADEMY FOUNDATION COMMITTEESThe Academ
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