Academy mandates diversity quotas to qualify for Oscar awards

Published September 9, 2020 11:45am ET



The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced new diversity quotas that films must meet to be eligible for future best picture awards.

The academy said on Tuesday that films must include a diverse cast to win the top Oscar starting in 2024. Academy President David Rubin and academy CEO Dawn Hudson said that they hope the changes will help promote diversity in Hollywood.

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