By our Reporter
The Nigerian Official Selection Committee (NOSC) has opened its call for entries for the International Feature Film (IFF) category of the 97th Annual Academy Awards, popularly known as the Oscars.
Nigerian filmmakers have been encouraged to submit their feature films for consideration, with the submission portal open from August 1, 2024, to August 30, 2024.
To be eligible, films must meet specific criteria, including being feature-length motion pictures produced outside the United States with at least 50 percent of dialogue in a language other than English.
The NOSC, accredited by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), is responsible for selecting Nigeria’s official entry for the IFF Award.
According to the team lead, Stephanie Linus, she said: “97th Oscars: Nigerian Selection Committee Calls for Entries“The Nigerian Official Selection Committee (NOSC) for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) invites Nigerian filmmakers to submit their feature films for consideration in the International Feature Film (IFF) category of the 97th Annual Academy Awards (Oscars).
“The NOSC, accredited by AMPAS, is responsible for choosing Nigeria’s official entry for the IFF Award. The submission portal will remain open from August 1, 2024, to August 30, 2024, at thenosc.org.
“The IFF Award is conferred annually by the Academy to a feature-length motion picture produced outside the United States which contains 50 percent or more of dialogue in a language or languages other than English.
The Academy stipulates that submitted films must meet specific criteria, including providing accurate, legible English subtitles, adherence to particular shooting formats, and evidence of theatrical release—detailed information regarding these requirements is available on the NOSC website.”
The 97th Oscars ceremony is scheduled to take place on March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Ovation Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States, and will be broadcast live to over 200 territories worldwide.