Tom Oyer, senior vice president of member relations and awards at the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences told colleagues on Friday that he is stepping down after 16 years with the Academy.
“Tom has been an integral and valuable member of this team for many years,” the Academy shares in a statement. “While we are sad to see him go, his work lives on with numerous initiatives and efforts to make the Academy the best it can be. We wish him nothing but the best going forward.”
Among his contributions, Oyer expanded preliminary voting for live action short film to the entire membership. Before that, only a small number of volunteers voted on the category. He also ushered in the the seven-day theatrical requirement for docs.
He began his career in the mailroom at the Academy in 2007 and went on to hold several positions, including awards coordinator, associate director and senior director.
“Tom has been an integral and valuable member of this team for many years,” the Academy shares in a statement. “While we are sad to see him go, his work lives on with numerous initiatives and efforts to make the Academy the best it can be. We wish him nothing but the best going forward.”
Among his contributions, Oyer expanded preliminary voting for live action short film to the entire membership. Before that, only a small number of volunteers voted on the category. He also ushered in the the seven-day theatrical requirement for docs.
He began his career in the mailroom at the Academy in 2007 and went on to hold several positions, including awards coordinator, associate director and senior director.
- 10/14/2023
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
Tom Oyer, senior vice president of member relations and awards at the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, is exiting his post after 16 years, Variety has learned exclusively.
On Friday, Oyer shared the news of his departure in a letter sent to colleagues and industry professionals.
A beloved figure by Academy members and staffers, Oyer has made vital and notable contributions during his tenure, including his involvement with diversity initiative Aperture 2020, modernizing the voting process for awards and the digital Academy Screening Room. His other footprints are seen in fundamental rules and changes within the various branches, particularly in the Documentary Branch. In 2012, he was crucial in implementing the seven-day theatrical requirement for docs and expanding the preliminary voting to the entire branch membership. Before that, only a small number of volunteers would vote.
“Tom has been an integral and valuable member of this team for many years,” the...
On Friday, Oyer shared the news of his departure in a letter sent to colleagues and industry professionals.
A beloved figure by Academy members and staffers, Oyer has made vital and notable contributions during his tenure, including his involvement with diversity initiative Aperture 2020, modernizing the voting process for awards and the digital Academy Screening Room. His other footprints are seen in fundamental rules and changes within the various branches, particularly in the Documentary Branch. In 2012, he was crucial in implementing the seven-day theatrical requirement for docs and expanding the preliminary voting to the entire branch membership. Before that, only a small number of volunteers would vote.
“Tom has been an integral and valuable member of this team for many years,” the...
- 10/14/2023
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
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