Motion Picture Academy Names Sean Baker and Samantha Quan as Chairs of Marquee Theater Committee
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Sean Baker and his partner, producer Samantha Quan, as the co-chairs of the new Marquee Theater Committee, which reviews submissions and recommends venues to be included on the Academy Marquee Theater List. Additional chairs and vice chairs for the 2026-27 committees and affinity groups were also […]
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the appointment of Sean Baker and Samantha Quan as co-chairs of the new Marquee Theater Committee. This committee reviews submissions and recommends venues to be included on the Academy Marquee Theater List. According to Variety and Deadline, Baker, a four-time Oscar winner, will lead the committee alongside Quan, his partner and a producer.
The appointments were part of a broader announcement of chairs and vice chairs for the Academy's 2026-27 committees and affinity groups. TheWrap reported that over four dozen Academy members have been appointed to these roles. Other committee chairs include Michèle Ohayon and James Wilson, who will co-chair the International Feature Film Executive Committee.
Baker has previously emphasized the importance of theatrical moviegoing, as noted by TheWrap. His partner, Samantha Quan, will co-chair the Marquee Theater Committee with him. The Academy's committee appointments aim to oversee various aspects of the Oscars, including the International Feature Film category.
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