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 body also wants to ensure changes to its own governance 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. One branch member will be elected to the board for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. 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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