John Bailey Investigated

John Bailey, who became the 34th President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is under investigation by the organization following multiple allegations of sexual harassment. An Academy subcommittee led by David Rubin, began reviewing the allegations recently after receiving three separate claims of harassment. The Academy later issued the following statement: “The Academy treats any complaints confidentially to protect all parties. The Membership Committee reviews all complaints brought against Academy members according to our Standards of Conduct process and after completing reviews reports to the Board of Governors. We will not comment further on such matters until the full review is completed.” Bailey, a veteran cinematographer who succeeded Cheryl Boone Isaacs as President, has represented the cinematographer’s branch of the Academy for one and a half decade. His film credits include Ordinary People, American Gigolo, The Big Chill and Groundhog Day. In 2014, Bailey received the American Society of Cinematographers’ Lifetime Achievement Award.