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Janet Yang (born July 13, 1956) is an American film producer and the current President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Janet Yang is an Emmy and Golden Globe-winning producer, President of the Motion Picture Academy, and a co-founder of Gold House. She has worked with Spielberg, Stone, and Henson, and produced films such as Empire of the Sun and Over the Moon.
Janet Yang is an Emmy and Golden Globe-winning producer who has worked with Steven Spielberg, Oliver Stone and Lisa Henson. She is also the President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and a co-founder of Gold House, a non-profit for Asian cultural leaders.
Aug 2, 2022 · Hollywood producer Janet Yang has been elected as the new president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences by the Board of Governors. She is the first Asian person and the fourth woman to hold the position, and has worked with filmmakers such as Oliver Stone and Kathryn Bigelow.
Janet Yang is a producer of films and TV shows, such as The Joy Luck Club, High Crimes, and Over the Moon. She also consults on projects and speaks on topics related to influence and inclusion, especially for the Asian diaspora.
Aug 2, 2022 · Janet Yang, a producer and Academy Governor-at-Large, is the first Asian American to lead the organization. She will serve as president for one year and oversee the Academy's strategic vision, governance, and initiatives.
Aug 1, 2023 · Janet Yang, an Emmy-winning producer and former Spielberg and Kennedy protégé, has been re-elected as president of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences. She is the first Asian American to hold the position and aims to promote equity and inclusion in the film industry.
