(SPOT.ph) The Oscar is generally considered one of the most prestigious awards a filmmaker can acquire in their lifetime. Competition is stiff and the selection process is stringent, but behind every nominee lies The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences: a collective of seasoned individuals in the film industry specifically chosen to pick the best of the best in cinema. This year, three Filipino filmmakers became members of The Academy: Baby Ruth Villarama, Ditsi Carolino, and PJ Raval. All three directors belong to the Documentary category of The Academy.

Documentary film director Villarama shares her excitement on Facebook.

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There are over 842 new members, half of whom are women, from 59 countries, and they are members alongside Spider-Man actor Tom Holland, Oscar-winning singer-actress Lady Gaga, and Crazy Rich Asians director John M. Chu, to name a few.