The Nigerian Official Selection Committee (NOSC) has opened submissions for Nigeria’s entry in the Best International Feature Film category at the 98th Oscars Academy Awards.
In a statement on Monday, the committee announced that qualifying films can be submitted via the official NOSC portal from 13 August to 12 September 2025.
According to the NOSC, eligible entries must be feature-length productions made outside the United States, with at least 50 per cent of dialogue in a language other than English. Nigerian Pidgin will be accepted, and all submissions must include accurate English subtitles and meet the technical standards set by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS).
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“The selected film will represent Nigeria at the Oscars on 15 March 2026 in Los Angeles, and will be broadcast live to over 200 territories worldwide,” the statement read.
Recognised by AMPAS as the sole body authorised to select Nigeria’s entry, the NOSC urged filmmakers to consult its website for full eligibility requirements and submission guidelines.
