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This news comes after the Academy recently released the next phase of its equity and inclusion initiative, \"Academy Aperture 2025.\" The organization will push for more \"equitable hiring practices\" and \"representation on and off screen\" with several new measures.

The Academy is partnering with the Producers Guild of America to create a task force of industry leaders to create new representation and inclusion standards for Oscars eligibility by July 31, 2020.

Task force members will be appointed by David Rubin, along with Academy governor-at-large DeVon Franklin. These new guidelines will not be in place by the 93rd Academy Awards, in 2021.

We are excited to announce the next phase of our equity and inclusion initiative. In our efforts to increase representation, we are working to create new industry standards, add new voices to our Board of Governors and expand the Best Picture category. https://t.co/HSIfHtXPVh

— The Academy (@TheAcademy) June 12, 2020

\"While the Academy has made strides, we know there is much more work to be done in order to ensure equitable opportunities across the board,\" Academy CEO Dawn Hudson said in a statement. \"The need to address this issue is urgent. To that end, we will amend—and continue to examine—our rules and procedures to ensure that all voices are heard and celebrated.\"

Unconscious bias training will also be mandatory for all Academy governors, branch executive committee members and Academy staff.

Read more about the Academy's equity and inclusion initiative here.

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