Cinematographer John Bailey was elected president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences by its Board of Governors.
Bailey succeeds Cheryl Boone Isaacs, who had served the maximum four, one-year terms.
Bailey is beginning his 14th year as a governor representing the Cinematographers Branch. His cinematography credits include `”Ordinary People,” “American Gigolo,” “The Big Chill,” “Groundhog Day,” “As Good as It Gets,” “The Anniversary Party,” “The Way Way Back” and “A Walk in the Woods.”
Bailey received the American Society of Cinematographers Lifetime Achievement Award in 2014.
Lois Burwell was elected first vice president and Michael Tronick was elected vice president.
Vice Presidents Kathleen Kennedy and Nancy Utley, Treasurer Jim Gianopulos and Secretary David Rubin were re-elected at the meeting at the academy’s headquarters in Beverly Hills.
—City News Service