Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announces new committee leaders

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the chairs and vice chairs for its 2026-2027 committees and affinity groups. Among the new appointments is the formation of the Academy Marquee Theater Committee, which will be co-chaired by Sean Baker of the Directors Branch and producer Samantha Quan of the Producers Branch. This committee is tasked with reviewing submissions and recommending theaters for inclusion on the new Academy Marquee Theater List.

Other key leadership appointments include the International Feature Film Executive Committee, co-chaired by Michèle Ohayon and James Wilson, which manages rules and eligibility for the Oscars’ International Feature Film category. Additionally, Summer Joy Main-Muñoz will chair the Short Films Qualifying Festivals Selection Committee, while Darin Grant and Rachel Rose will co-chair the Scientific and Technical Awards Executive Committee. All chairs and vice chairs serve one-year terms to advance Academy initiatives and policy.