The Academy has established a production and technology branch comprising approximately 400 people previously classified as members-at-large.
The new branch represents members working in key technical and production positions in all stages of filmmaking from pre- to post-production.
Screen understands the move comes as the Academy seeks ways to keep abreast of industry evolution and represent new voices and professions within the ranks. The Academy wants to make changes to its governance to support industry shifts.
Production and technology branch members include chief technology officers, senior department heads in technology and creative services, and preservation and restoration specialists.
The Academy said credited production roles including stunt coordinators, script supervisors, choreographers, music supervisors, colorists, line producers and associate producers will be part of the branch.
The development means there are now 18 branches. The board will elect one branch member for the fiscal year 2023-2024. Every other branch has three governors.
The most recent Academy branch to be established prior to this was casting directors in 2013.
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