Janet Yang—known as the godmother of Asian American Hollywood and now the president of the Academy—is ushering the Oscars into the future.
I was already very invested in the Academy after becoming a governor, and I really felt strongly about it realizing its fullest potential in this ever-changing environment. The Academy is becoming more international and wants more member engagement. That’s what I like: building community.Of course there was some trepidation just because the future of the industry is uncertain. We’re facing a lot of headwinds. But I felt it was the right thing at the right time.
Our goal is to achieve the most respectful and inclusive framework for managing the process — championing all films, while also ensuring the process is equitable. We plan to now tackle the regulations and involve a robust Academy network of our Global Outreach and Awards teams, Member Affinity Groups, Office of Inclusion and Impact, and several Board committees.
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