Guillermo del Toro, Kris Bowers Among New Governors Elected to Film Academy Board

Guillermo del Toro, Kris Bowers, and David Leitch are among the new governors elected to the Motion Picture Academy’s expanded 60-member Board of Governors for the 2026-2027 term, with the board now comprising 47% women and 32% from underrepresented communities.

15 Jun, 18:00 — 15 Jun, 18:00

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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences regularly elects new members to its Board of Governors, which oversees the organization's strategic decisions and Oscar voting rules. This year's election sees prominent figures like Guillermo del Toro and Kris Bowers join, reflecting ongoing efforts to diversify the Academy's leadership and ensure representation across various branches.

Key entitiesGuillermo del Toro Kris Bowers Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences David Leitch

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varietyMostly Factual57d ago

Guillermo del Toro, Kris Bowers and More Elected to Expanded 60-Member Film Academy Board of Governors

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the newly elected Board of Governors for the 2026-2027 term year. The new board is comprised of a mixture of new faces to the board, like director Guillermo del Toro and composer Kris Bowers, returning incumbents like actor Lou Diamond Phillips and executive Hannah Minghella, […]

By Clayton Davis

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hollywood-reporterMostly Factual57d ago

Film Academy Board Elections: Guillermo del Toro and Kris Bowers Among Nine Elected for First Time

Five people who previously served as governors and then took mandatory two-year hiatuses were re-elected, as were nine incumbent governors.

By Scott Feinberg

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deadlineMostly Factual57d ago

Guillermo del Toro, David Leitch Among New Governors Elected Motion Picture Academy’s Board

Three-time Oscar winner Guillermo del Toro has been elected for the first time to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences Board of Governors in the Directors branch. Another director, David Leitch, who was instrumental in pushing for the new Stunts category coming in 2028, also will be joining the Board for the first […]

By Pete Hammond

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billboardMostly Factual57d ago

Oscar Winner Kris Bowers Elected to Motion Picture Academy’s Board of Governors Representing Music Branch

Following this election, the board comprises 47% women and 32% from underrepresented communities.

By Paul Grein

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variety15 Jun, 18:00First to report

Guillermo del Toro, Kris Bowers and More Elected to Expanded 60-Member Film Academy Board of Governors

billboard15 Jun, 18:00

Oscar Winner Kris Bowers Elected to Motion Picture Academy’s Board of Governors Representing Music Branch

deadline15 Jun, 18:00

Guillermo del Toro, David Leitch Among New Governors Elected Motion Picture Academy’s Board

hollywood-reporter15 Jun, 18:00Latest update

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Guillermo del Toro, Kris Bowers Among New Governors Elected to Film Academy Board

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Guillermo del Toro, Kris Bowers and More Elected to Expanded 60-Member Film Academy Board of Governors

Film Academy Board Elections: Guillermo del Toro and Kris Bowers Among Nine Elected for First Time

Guillermo del Toro, David Leitch Among New Governors Elected Motion Picture Academy’s Board

Oscar Winner Kris Bowers Elected to Motion Picture Academy’s Board of Governors Representing Music Branch

Coverage Timeline

Guillermo del Toro, Kris Bowers and More Elected to Expanded 60-Member Film Academy Board of Governors

Oscar Winner Kris Bowers Elected to Motion Picture Academy’s Board of Governors Representing Music Branch

Guillermo del Toro, David Leitch Among New Governors Elected Motion Picture Academy’s Board

Film Academy Board Elections: Guillermo del Toro and Kris Bowers Among Nine Elected for First Time

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