New standards for the Oscar’s best picture nominations require films to have racial, LGBTQ, and gender diversity, both in their films and behind the scenes.
The rules, released on Tuesday (September 8), require films who wish to qualify for the best picture nomination in 2024 and beyond to meet two of four standards regarding representation in the cast, subject matter, and creative leadership.
The four standards are as such: On-screen Representation, Themes, and Narratives; Creative Leadership and Project Team; Industry Access and Opportunities; and Audience Development.
Criteria to meet these standards includes, but is not limited to, having a main storyline, theme, or narrative that’s center on an underrepresented group (women, racial