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Film academy invites 529 new members, including Jenna Ortega, the Safdie brothers and Jacob Elordi
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· June 25, 2026
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Key takeaway Further details about the new members and the invitation process are available from the source, ABC7 Los Angeles.
The film academy has extended invitations to new members, with several notable individuals joining the ranks. Jenna Ortega and Jacob Elordi are among those invited to participate in the Oscar voting body. Other invitees include Teyana Taylor, Josh O'Connor, and Simu Liu.
The Safdie brothers have also received invitations to join the academy. A total of 529 new members have been invited to participate. Further details about the new members and the invitation process are available from the source, ABC7 Los Angeles .
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Category: local Published: June 25, 2026 Source: ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) Reading time: 1 min
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