Andrea Riseborough's Oscar nomination stands.
After a "review of campaign procedures", Academy President Bill Kramer has confirmed the presence of the British actress among the contenders for the Best Actress trophy for her role in the independent film
To Leslie
.
"The Academy has determined that the activity in question does not rise to the level to revoke the film's nomination," he said in a statement carried by the BBC.
Nevertheless, this controversy will cause some changes in the rules.
Indeed, the team of
To Leslie
was suspected of having used its contacts, including some voting members of the Oscars, to praise the actress on social networks.
Some changes
“We uncovered social media and outreach campaign tactics that raised concern.
These tactics are handled directly with the responsible parties,” the statement continued.
The rules being “to ensure a fair and ethical process”, after this investigation, the organization decided to clarify their rules in order to “create a better framework for respectful, inclusive and impartial campaigns.
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The Academy, which wants votes to be based solely "on the artistic and technical merits of eligible films and achievements," will make the changes after the Academy Awards.
We will know on March 13 who, from Andrea Riseborough, Cate Blanchett, Ana de Armas, Michelle Williams and Michelle Yeoh, will walk away with the Best Actress trophy.
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