Board of Governors 2012–2013
The Board of Governors consists of representatives from each of the 15 Academy branches. All branches are represented on the Board by three governors except the Makeup Artists and Hairstylists Branch, created in 2006, which has one representative.
The Board of Governors is responsible for corporate management, control and general policies. The Board of Governors also appoints a CEO and a COO to supervise the administrative activities of the Academy. CEO Dawn Hudson and COO Ric Robertson and their staff of over 200 conduct the Academy's day-to-day business.
Officers 2012–2013
President – Hawk Koch, Producers Branch
Mr. Koch's producer credits include "Losing Isaiah" and "Gorky Park." He recently served as executive producer on "Source Code." He is chair of the General Membership Committee.
First Vice President – Cheryl Boone Isaacs , Public Relations Branch
Ms. Isaacs is a public relations executive and the former head of publicity at Paramount Pictures. She also served as president of theatrical marketing for New Line Cinema.
Vice President – Kathleen Kennedy, Producers Branch
Ms. Kennedy is the seven-time Oscar-nominated producer of "E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial," "The Color Purple," "The Sixth Sense," "Seabiscuit," "Munich," "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" and "War Horse."
Vice President – Phil Robinson, Writers Branch
Mr. Robinson earned an Oscar nomination for his screenplay of "Field of Dreams," which he also directed. He is producing the 2011 Governors Awards for the Academy. He is chair of the Awards Rules Committee and the International Outreach Committee.
Treasurer – Rob Friedman , Public Relations Branch
Mr. Friedman is co-chairman and CEO of Summit Entertainment. Previously he held top-level positions at Warner Bros. and Paramount.
Secretary – Robert Rehme, Executives Branch
A former president of Universal Pictures and CEO of New World, Mr. Rehme has served two separate terms as president of the Academy. His producing credits include "Clear and Present Danger" and "Patriot Games." He is currently serving as the chair of the Executives Branch Executive Committee, the Audit Committee and Centers Oversight Committee.
CEO – Dawn Hudson
Prior to becoming the Academy's CEO in 2011, Ms. Hudson spent 20 years at the helm of Film Independent, which grew from a small non-profit into a nationally recognized arts institution under her leadership.
Board of Governors 2012–2013
Michael Apted – Documentary Branch
Mr. Apted directs both fiction and non-fiction films. His documentary work includes the ongoing "7 Up" series. He recently directed "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader."
John Bailey – Cinematographers Branch
Mr. Bailey's recent cinematography credits include "Country Strong" and "He's Just Not That into You."
Craig Barron – Visual Effects Branch
Mr. Barron has contributed visual effects to more than 50 motion pictures and received an Oscar for his work on "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button."
Ed Begley Jr. – Actors Branch
Mr. Begley's recent film acting credits include "For Your Consideration" and "Pineapple Express." He appears as the title character in the upcoming "Wish Wizard."
Curt Behlmer – Sound Branch
Mr. Behlmer, executive vice president of theatrical services and COO of Technicolor Digital Cinema, was awarded the Academy's John A. Bonner Medal of Commendation for his outstanding service to the organization.
Annette Bening – Actors Branch
Ms. Bening earned an Oscar nomination for her supporting role in "The Grifters" and additional nominations for her lead performances in "American Beauty," "Being Julia" and "The Kids Are All Right." She is currently serving as the chair of the Actors Branch Executive Committee.
Kathryn Bigelow – Directors Branch
Ms. Bigelow won Oscars for directing and producing "The Hurt Locker." Her other directing credits include "K-19: The Widowmaker" and "Point Break." She is currently working on an untitled drama about Navy Seal Team 6 and serves as the chair of the Directors Branch Executive Committee.
Jim Bissell – Designers Branch
Mr. Bissell is a production designer who earned an Oscar nomination for his work on "Good Night, and Good Luck." His credits also include "The Spiderwick Chronicles" and "E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial." He recently completed work on "Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol," along with fellow governor Rosemary Brandenburg.
Jon Bloom – Short Films and Feature Animation Branch
Mr. Bloom's short film "Overnight Sensation" earned an Oscar nomination. His production company, Bloomfilm, was founded in 1987. He has produced numerous film packages for Academy Awards telecasts and the Governors Awards. He is currently serving as the chair of the Short Films and Feature Animation Branch Executive Committee.
Rosemary Brandenburg – Designers Branch
Ms. Brandenburg is a set decorator whose recent credits include "Unstoppable" and "Public Enemies." She recently completed work on "Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol" and is serving as the chair of the Designers Branch Executive Committee.
Lisa Cholodenko – Directors Branch
Ms. Cholodenko is a writer-director who earned an Oscar nomination for the original screenplay for "The Kids Are All Right." Her other credits include "High Art" and "Laurel Canyon."
Anne V. Coates – Film Editors Branch
Ms. Coates is a five-time Academy Award nominee. She won the Film Editing Oscar for "Lawrence of Arabia." She most recently served as editor on "Extraordinary Measures" and "The Golden Compass."
Bill Condon – Writers Branch
Mr. Condon won an Academy Award in the Adapted Screenplay category for "Gods and Monsters," and earned a second nomination in that category for "Chicago."
Dick Cook – Executives Branch
Mr. Cook is the former chairman of the Walt Disney Studios. During his tenure, the studio launched the "Pirates of the Caribbean" and "National Treasure" franchises, as well as numerous Pixar animated feature films.
Richard P. Crudo – Cinematographers Branch
Mr. Crudo's cinematography credits include "Down to Earth," "Outside Providence" and "American Pie."
Richard Edlund – Visual Effects Branch
Mr. Edlund has won four Oscars and earned an additional six nominations. He has also received three Scientific and Technical Achievement Awards and was awarded the John A. Bonner Medal of Commendation. His credits include "Poltergeist," "Raiders of the Lost Ark" and "Star Wars." He is currently serving as the chair of the Scientific and Technical Awards Committee.
Leonard Engelman – Makeup Artists and Hairstylists Branch
Mr. Engelman's credits include "Burlesque," "The Accidental Tourist" and "Moonstruck" and is serving as the chair of the Makeup Artists and Hairstylists Branch Executive Committee.
Rob Epstein – Documentary Branch
Mr. Epstein received Oscars for the feature documentaries "The Times of Harvey Milk" and "Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt." He co-wrote, produced and co-directed the feature film "Howl." He is currently serving as chair of the Documentary Branch Executive Committee.
Charles Fox – Music Branch
Mr. Fox has received Oscar nominations for composing the music for the songs "Richard's Window" from "The Other Side of the Mountain" and "Ready to Take a Chance Again" from "Foul Play."
Rob Friedman – Public Relations Branch
Mr. Friedman is co-chairman and CEO of Summit Entertainment. Previously he held top-level positions at Warner Bros. and Paramount.
Jim Gianopulos – Executives Branch
Mr. Gianopulos is the co-chairman of Fox Filmed Entertainment. He is currently serving as the chair of the Investment Committee.
Mark Goldblatt – Film Editors Branch
Mr. Goldblatt was nominated in the Film Editing category for "Terminator 2: Judgment Day." He served as editor on "Rise of the Planet of the Apes." He is currently serving as the chair of the Film Editors Branch Executive Committee.
Don Hall – Sound Branch
Mr. Hall's 40 years worth of sound editing credits include "A Walk in the Clouds," "Divine Madness" and "The Towering Inferno."
Arthur Hamilton – Music Branch
Mr. Hamilton is a songwriter whose credits include the ballad "Cry Me a River" and the Oscar-nominated original song "Till Love Touches Your Life" from "Madron."
Tom Hanks – Actors Branch
Mr. Hanks is a five-time Academy Award nominee who won back-to-back Oscars for his lead performances in "Philadelphia" and "Forrest Gump." He was most recently seen in "Larry Crowne" and stars in the upcoming "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close."
Gale Anne Hurd – Producers Branch
Ms. Hurd's producing credits include "The Incredible Hulk," "The Abyss" and the first three "Terminator" movies. With fellow governor Hawk Koch, she is producing the upcoming "Very Good Girls." She is currently serving as the chair of the Academy Nicholl Fellowships Committee.
Cheryl Boone Isaacs – Public Relations Branch
Ms. Isaacs is a public relations executive and the former head of publicity at Paramount Pictures. She also served as president of theatrical marketing for New Line Cinema.
Kathleen Kennedy – Producers Branch
Ms. Kennedy is the seven-time Oscar-nominated producer of "E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial," "The Color Purple," "The Sixth Sense," "Seabiscuit," "Munich," "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" and "War Horse."
John Knoll – Visual Effects Branch
Mr. Knoll has earned five Visual Effects Oscar nominations, for "Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace," "Star Wars Episode II Attack of the Clones" and three films in the "Pirates of the Caribbean" franchise. He won an Oscar for "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest."
Hawk Koch – Producers Branch
Mr. Koch's producer credits include "Losing Isaiah" and "Gorky Park." He recently served as executive producer on "Source Code." He is chair of the General Membership Committee.
Bill Kroyer – Short Films and Feature Animation Branch
Mr. Kroyer directed and produced the Oscar-nominated animated short film "Technological Threat." He also directed the animated feature "FernGully: The Last Rainforest." He is currently serving as the chair of the Cinema 2.0 Committee and as co-chair of the Science and Technology Council.
Jeffrey Kurland – Costume Designers Branch
Mr. Kurland is a costume designer whose most recent project was "Inception." He earned an Oscar nomination for "Bullets over Broadway."
John Lasseter – Short Films and Feature Animation Branch
Mr. Lasseter, a two-time Student Academy Award winner, is the recipient of both a competitive Oscar (for the animated short film "Tin Toy") and a Special Achievement Award for "Toy Story." He has also earned nominations for "Monsters, Inc.," "Cars" and "Toy Story 3." He is chief creative officer at Pixar Animation Studios and Walt Disney Studios Animation and is currently serving as the chair of the Finance Committee.
Marvin Levy – Public Relations Branch
Mr. Levy is a marketing executive at DreamWorks SKG. He is currently serving as the chair of the Public Relations Branch Executive Committee.
Michael Mann – Directors Branch
Mr. Mann is a director, screenwriter and producer, who earned three Oscar nominations for "The Insider" and a Best picture nomination for "The Aviator." Other credits include "Ali," "Heat" and "The Last of the Mohicans."
Scott Millan – Sound Branch
Mr. Millan is an eight-time Oscar-nominated sound re-recording mixer, who won four Oscars for "Apollo 13," "Gladiator," "Ray" and "The Bourne Ultimatum." Other credits include "Schindler's List," "Braveheart," "Road to Perdition" and "Salt."
Michael Moore – Documentary Branch
Mr. Moore won the Academy Award for his documentary feature "Bowling for Columbine" and was nominated for "Sicko." His other credits include "Capitalism: A Love Story" and "Fahrenheit 9/11."
David Newman – Music Branch
Mr. Newman is a composer who received an Oscar nomination for the score for the animated feature "Anastasia." He recently served as composer on "The Spy Next Door."
Robert Rehme – Executives Branch
A former president of Universal Pictures and CEO of New World, Mr. Rehme has served two separate terms as president of the Academy. His producing credits include "Clear and Present Danger" and "Patriot Games." He is currently serving as the chair of the Executives Branch Executive Committee, the Audit Committee and Centers Oversight Committee.
Phil Robinson – Writers Branch
Mr. Robinson earned an Oscar nomination for his screenplay of "Field of Dreams," which he also directed. He is producing the 2011 Governors Awards for the Academy. He is chair of the Awards Rules Committee and the International Outreach Committee.
Dante Spinotti – Cinematographers
Mr. Spinotti earned Oscar nominations as the director of photography on "L.A. Confidential" and "The Insider." His other credits include "Heat," "X-Men The Last Stand" and "Tower Heist."
Robin Swicord – Writers Branch
Ms.Swicord earned an Adapted Screenplay nomination for "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" (shared with Eric Roth). Her credits also include "Memoirs of a Geisha," "Matilda," "Little Women" and "The Jane Austen Book Club," which she also directed.
Michael Tronick – Film Editors Branch
Mr. Tronick's recent editing credits include "The Green Hornet," "Bedtime Stories" and "Hairspray."
