An Oscars comeback? How the film academy went global and found its footing again

By LINDSEY BAHR
AP Film Writer

After some rough patches, the Oscars may have finally met the moment with a diverse, global membership and a batch of best picture nominees that reflect global cinema. But that comes as no surprise to the academy’s leadership, CEO Bill Kramer and President Janet Yang, who have been working behind the scenes to foster this kind of evolution as they approach their 100th year. Both Kramer and Yang, who assumed their positions in 2022, are looking at the organization as a global entity. and seeing possibilities in both talent development and unprecedented unification. They’re not on the defensive anymore, instead pushing to the future.