What happened: The Oscars is setting a new standard for diversity in entertainment. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will now have several inclusion requirements when it comes to its Best Picture category.
The new guidelines will go into effect starting 2024 and will require eligible films to meet diversity criteria both behind and in front of the camera to be considered for the prestigious award category.
The new guidelines are aimed at including more women, people of color, LGBTQ+ people and people with disabilities. The aperture must widen to reflect our diverse global population in both the creation of motion pictures and in the audiences who connect with them.
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