Janet Yang Re-Elected as Academy President

AMPAS Votes to Keep Current President in Place for Another Term

In a move that was widely expected, Janet Yang has been re-elected as president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The election took place on August 1, 2024, and Yang was chosen by the Academy's Board of Governors.

Yang has served as president of the Academy since 2022, and her re-election is a sign of the Academy's confidence in her leadership. During her first term, Yang has overseen a number of significant changes to the Academy, including the expansion of its membership and the creation of new programs to support filmmakers from underrepresented backgrounds.

Yang's re-election is also a sign of the Academy's commitment to diversity and inclusion. Yang is the first Asian American woman to serve as president of the Academy, and her election is a historic moment for the organization.

Additional Details

* Yang was elected by the Academy's Board of Governors, which is made up of 54 members. * Yang received a majority of the votes cast by the Board of Governors. * Yang's term as president will begin on August 1, 2024, and will end on August 1, 2025.