Film Academy Elects Record Number of Women, People of Color to Board of Governors
Matt Donnelly Senior Film WriterThe Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced results for its annual board of governors election, to record diversity and gender inclusion.The number of female Academy governors has increased from 25 to 26, the Academy said in a Wednesday announcement, and people of color increases from 11 to 12, including the three governors-at-large.Additions to the board include filmmaker Ava DuVernay, who was elected for the first time to head the directors branch.Read the results:First-time governors: Debra Zane, Casting Directors BranchAva DuVernay, Directors BranchStephen Rivkin, Film Editors BranchLinda Flowers, Makeup Artists and Hairstylists BranchLynette Howell Taylor, Producers BranchRob Bredow,