A divorce on the board of AMPAS.
This is all very representative of the fact that animation, in its various forms, continues to explode.
Creating distinct identities for these unique and vital components of our cinema community is part of this needed progress.
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Were excited about the future of these two branches and thank our fellow governors for their support.
The Academy now comprises 19 branches representing the film industry.
The board of governors will remain at its current size of 55 members.
The Short Subjects Branch was initially created in 1941 and was renamed the Short Films Branch in 1974.
In 1995, the branch was renamed the Short Films and Feature Animation Branch.
The Animated Feature Film award category was established in 2001.
