Akinola Davies Jr. was invited to join the Academy class of 2026, coinciding with a film premiering at the Cannes Film Festival.
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Updated Jun 26
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What happened
Akinola Davies Jr. was invited to join the Academy class of 2026, coinciding with a film premiering at the Cannes Film Festival.
Who's involved
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Part of
The Cannes Film Festival hosted discussions regarding the Oscars submission process and the role of global film community resources, including the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.Also in this story
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The entities involved
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Akinola Davies Jr.
British filmmaker, writer, and visual artist
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Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
professional honorary organization
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Cannes Film Festival
annual film festival held in Cannes, France