Tiffany Haddish, Kumail Nanjiani & More Among Record 928 Invited to Join Academy | THR News

The Academy has significantly increased its membership to 928 new members, aiming to diversify its ranks. This effort began in 2014 following criticism over the lack of diversity among Oscar nominees. By 2016, the Academy's membership was predominantly white and male, prompting a commitment to double the number of women and diverse members by 2020. Each Academy branch selects new members based on specific criteria, including exceptional achievement in film. Notable new members this year include actors and filmmakers like Amelia Clark and Dave Chappelle.

What was the main reason for the Academy's diversity push that began in 2014?

• To reduce the number of Academy members

• To address the lack of diversity among Oscar nominees

• To improve the quality of films nominated

• To increase the number of films produced

How many new members were invited to join the Academy in 2017?

• 322

• 928

• 683

• 774

What was the Academy's goal regarding its membership by 2020?

• To double the number of women and diverse members

• To maintain the current membership numbers

• To halve the number of total members

• To triple the number of male members

What is a basic requirement for a candidate to be invited to join the Academy?

• Having directed at least five films

• Demonstrating exceptional achievement in theatrical motion pictures

• Having acted in at least ten films

• Being nominated for an Academy Award

Which of the following is NOT a notable new member mentioned in the transcript?

• Amelia Clark

• Dave Chappelle

• Leonardo DiCaprio

• JK Rowling