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New Diversity Standards For Best Picture Oscar Nominees, Starting In 2024

The new Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences requirements are part of a larger effort to promote inclusion in an industry that has faced criticism for its lack of diversity.
Films hoping to compete for a Best Picture Oscar in 2024 and beyond must meet specific inclusion standards by hiring people from underrepresented groups for a certain percentage of on- and off-screen roles.

Starting in 2024, would-be Oscar nominees must meet specific representation and inclusion standards in order to be eligible for the Best Picture category.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences the requirements on Tuesday, saying they are

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