Nigeria’s Oscar Committee Calls for Submissions as Nollywood Eyes Best Foreign Language Film Prize

  Nollywood movie producers have been asked to submit their works by the Nigerian Oscars Selection Committee for the Best Foreign Language Film at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Awards, popularly known as the Oscars. Submissions open from 16 June 2014 – 16 July 2014 through posting works to; House 2, Block 101, Plot 8, Furo Ezimora Street, Lekki Residential Scheme, Phase 1, Lagos. The committee further stated that high quality films will be reviewed and selected based on the quality of the film’s narrative and production values. The committee stated in a release that only complete entries, including entry form, and preview DVD screener with productions in the either 35mm, DCP, HDCAM, DigiBeta, and Blu-ray Disc formats are eligible for screening and processing. The committee also gave three eligibility conditions; “NOSC accepts motion pictures from Nigerian filmmakers living in Nigeria and Diaspora whose films relate to Nigeria”. “The recording of the original dialogue track as well as the completed picture must be predominantly in a language or languages other than English. Please note that Pidgin English is also considered as a foreign language. Accurate English subtitles are required.” “The motion picture must be first released in Nigeria no earlier than October 1, 2013 and no later than September 30, 2014”. Guidelines for submission of films include; “Films that have previously screened publicly in Nigeria, aired on television prior to the selection, are available for purchase on DVD in Nigeria, or are available for continuous online viewing in their entirety are not eligible”. “Films must be submitted on DVD and must be clearly watermarked with “Preview Copy”. Do not send film prints, master tapes, or other originals.” “Entrant confirms and warrants required legal authority to submit the entry into the festival and to use all music, images, and content in the entry.” “Entrant will allow usage of clips from the film for promotional use on television, radio, in print, and at live festival events.” “Works in Progress: Entrants are permitted to submit films that are not fully complete, that is, without final colour correction and sound mixing.” The Nigerian Oscar Selection Committee was registered under the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as “The Oscar Selection Association of Nigeria” as a cultural organisation whose mission is to recognise and celebrate the art of cinema by showcasing Nigerian films and filmmakers to the Academy Awards, popularly known as the Oscars for the category of Best Foreign Film.