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 comm

The Oscar voters are getting busy and proving there is more to being an Academy member than just casting a ballot. Among those serving will be four-time Oscar winner Sean Baker heading up the newly formed Academy Marquee Theater Committee along with co-chair (and his wife) Samantha Quan who is also an Oscar winner. Thi

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, during its annual all-members meeting on Tuesday, announced the newly appointed chairs and vice chairs for its 2026-2027 committees and affinity groups, including appointments to the new Academy Marquee Theater Committee. All chairs and vice chairs serve one-year terms.