Academy Names Sean Baker and Samantha Quan Theater Committee Chairs
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Academy Names Sean Baker and Samantha Quan Theater Committee Chairs

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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has appointed filmmaker Sean Baker and producer Samantha Quan as co-chairs of its newly formed Marquee Theater Committee. The committee will oversee the selection of venues for the Academy Marquee Theater List.

The Academy announced the appointments on Wednesday. Sean Baker and Samantha Quan will jointly lead the Marquee Theater Committee, which is responsible for reviewing submissions and recommending theaters to be included on the Academy Marquee Theater List. This list recognizes theaters that commit to regularly showing a diverse range of films. The creation of the Marquee Theater Committee signals the Academy’s ongoing efforts to support and highlight cinemas that champion a broad spectrum of cinematic offerings.

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