Janet Yang Re-Elected Film Academy’s President

Film producer Janet Yang has been re-elected for a third term as the President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Alongside her re-election, several new board officers have been appointed to key positions within the Academy.

Board Officer Appointments

• Janet Yang: Re-elected President for a third term.
• Lesley Barber: Vice President (Membership Committee Chair).
• DeVon Franklin: Vice President (Equity and Inclusion Committee Chair).
• Donna Gigliotti: Vice President/Treasurer (Finance Committee Chair).
• Lynette Howell Taylor: Vice President (Awards Committee Chair).
• Howard A Rodman: Vice President/Secretary (Governance Committee Chair).

CEO Statement

Academy CEO Bill Kramer expressed enthusiasm for Yang’s return and welcomed the new board officers. He emphasized the commitment to advancing the Academy’s mission, serving global membership, celebrating international filmmaking, and ensuring financial health.

Yang’s Experience

• Membership: Part of the Producer’s Branch since 2002.
• Notable Works: Includes ‘South Central’, ‘The Joy Luck Club’, ‘The People vs. Larry Flynt’, and ‘Over the Moon’ (Oscar-nominated).
• Awards: Emmy for HBO’s ‘Indictment: The McMartin Trial’.

Board Member Term Limits

• Lifetime Limit: 12 years total, including up to two three-year terms, followed by a two-year hiatus, with potential return for two additional three-year terms.
• Officer Terms: Maximum of four consecutive terms of one year each in any one office.