Summary: <br> Are the Oscars Too White…Again? #OscarsSoWhite<br> So the question of the moment is<br> “Why are the Oscars® so white again? #OscarsSoWhite<br> The 88th Annual Academy Awards haven’t even aired yet, and there is a hurricane of drama surrounding Hollywood’s most exciting night. Celebrities like Spike Lee and Will and Jada Pinkett Smith have called for a boycott due to a lack of minority nominees.<br> <br> Related: <a href="https://www.indiefilmhustle.com/fullaccess/">Insider View of Creating a Indie Feature Film – FULL ACCESS MEMBERSHIP</a><br> <br> If you look at the graphic below (Courtesy of <a class="_ZR irc_hol i3724" href="http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/ampp3d/oscarssowhite---diversity-years-awards-4989179">www.mirror.co.uk</a>) you see the Acadamy doesn’t have a firm foundation to stand on.<br> Courtesy of www.mirror.co.uk<br> I usually don’t discuss topics like this on Indie Film Hustle but when the opportunity to have a sit-down with RB Botto from <a href="http://www.stage32.com" target="_blank">Stage 32.com</a> and talk all things Oscar I jumped at the chance.<br> <br> Related: Filmmaking Hacks: <a href="http://www.filmmakinghacks.com" target="_blank">How to Shoot and Market Your Indie Film</a><br> <br> We discuss not only “Why are the Oscars® so white again? #OscarsSoWhite” but we discuss this year’s Oscar races, surprises, snubs and we talk about the current state of the film business. Take a listen!<br> <a href="http://indiefilmhustle.podbean.com/mf/web/at7xbe/IFH051.mp3" target="_blank">Right click here to download the MP3</a><br> <br> If you like video better, here’s the video feed of me and RB at Stage 32 headquarters.<br> <br> <br> <br> LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE<br> <br> * <a href="http://www.stage32.com" target="_blank">Stage 32.com</a><br> * <a href="https://www.indiefilmhustle.com/crowdfunding/">IFH 023: How to Crowdfund Your Film Like a Pro w/ Emily Best</a><br> * <a href="http://www.filmmakinghacks.com" target="_blank">IFH: Filmmaking Hacks: How to Shoot and Market Your Film</a><br> * <a href="http://bit.ly/1NFKdMD" target="_blank">USC Film School’s ONLY On-line Course: Directing the Actor</a><br> * <a href="http://www.FreeFilmBook.com" target="_blank">FreeFilmBook.com (Your FREE Audio Book)</a><br> * <a href="http://www.indiefilmhustle.com/festivaltips/">Six Secrets to get into Film Festivals for FREE!</a><br> <br> Action Items:<br> <br> * Subscribe to the Podcast on <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/indie-film-hustle-podcast/id1023815223?mt=2&at=1000l6ok" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=70608&refid=stpr" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://soundcloud.com/indiefilmhustle" target="_blank">Soundcloud</a> or <a href="http://www.indiefilmhustle.com/feed/ifhpodcast/" target="_blank">via RSS</a>.<br> <br> <br> If you like Are the Oscars Too White…Again? #OscarsSoWhite, then click below:<br><br> <a href="https://www.indiefilmhustle.com/stage-32-film-business/" target="_blank">Blueprint for Making it in the Film Business<br><br> </a><a href="https://www.indiefilmhustle.com/stage-32-film-business/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.indiefilmhustle.com/linda-segar-screenwriter"><br><br> </a><br> <br> Enjoyed “Why are the Oscars so White…Again? #OscarsSoWhite” Please share it in your social networks (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/indiefilmhustle" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="http://indiefilmhustle" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, email etc) by using social media buttons at the side or bottom of the blog. Or post to your blog and anywhere else you feel it would be a good fit. Thanks.<br> I welcome thoughts and remarks on ANY of the content above in the comments sect...
