The Nigerian Official Selection Committee (NOSC) has commenced submissions for Nigeria’s entry in the Best International Feature Film category at the 98th Academy Awards.
In a statement issued on Monday, the committee announced that qualifying films may be submitted via the official NOSC portal between 13 August and 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 the dialogue in a language other than English. Nigerian Pidgin will be accepted, and all submissions must include accurate English subtitles and comply with the technical specifications 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 encouraged filmmakers to visit its website for full eligibility criteria and submission guidelines.