Related: Why are Oscar voters still afraid of two men having hot, steamy sex?Change starts now. We’ve announced new representation and inclusion standards for Best Picture eligibility, beginning with the 96th #Oscars.
Read more here: https://t.co/qdxtlZIVKb pic.twitter.com/hR6c2jb5LM— The Academy (@TheAcademy) September 9, 2020The four standards are as follows.Standard A: The movie must have a lead or “significant” supporting actor from an “underrepresented racial or ethnic group,” or 30% of the more minor roles must come from under-represented groups (women, certain racial or ethnic groups, LGBTQ, disabled).
Alternatively, the main storyline may be focussed on under-represented groups.Standard B: At least two of the creative heads among.