Nigeria Begins Selection Process for 98th Oscars Best International Feature Film Submission

Posted on August 11, 2025

The Nigerian Official Selection Committee (NOSC) has officially opened submissions for Nigeria’s entry in the Best International Feature Film (IFF) category at the 98th Academy Awards.

Nigerian filmmakers can submit qualifying films between August 13 and September 12, 2025, via the official NOSC portal: www.thenosc.org.

Eligibility requirements:

• Must be a feature-length film produced outside the United States, with at least 50% of its dialogue in a language other than English. Nigerian Pidgin English is acceptable.

• Must include accurate, legible English subtitles.

• Must meet AMPAS-approved technical specifications (35 mm, 70 mm, or Digital Cinema formats).

• Must have had a theatrical release for at least seven consecutive days between December 1, 2024, and October 31, 2025.

Full eligibility guidelines and submission details are available on the NOSC website.

The NOSC is the sole body recognized by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) to select Nigeria’s official entry for the Best International Feature Film category.

The selected film will represent Nigeria at the Oscars on Sunday, March 15, 2026, in Los Angeles, joining the global competition for cinema’s most prestigious award.

The ceremony will be broadcast live to over 200 territories worldwide.

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