Archive · 15 Sep 2025
Oscar Race Heats Up: 98th Academy Awards Submissions
Movie-making countries are picking films to send to the Oscars.
Lots of movies are competing!
The deadline for submitting is in early October.
The films are judged and a few are chosen as finalists in December and the final nominations in January.
The Oscars will happen in March 2026.
Some films are getting a lot of buzz, like a Norwegian film and a film from Tunisia about a young girl.
Italy has chosen 24 films, and other countries like France, Denmark, and Israel are also deciding.
48 films have been submitted for the Best International Feature Film Oscar, with 80-90 expected.
Notable films generating buzz include Norway's 'Sentimental Value' and Tunisia's 'The Voice of Hind Rajab'.
Several countries are in the process of choosing their official submission, including Brazil, France, Denmark, and Spain.
Italy has submitted 24 films for consideration, with a selection committee meeting on September 23rd.
Israel's submission will be decided at the Ophir Awards on September 16th.
- Who
- Various countries, film directors, and film industry professionals.
- What
- Countries are submitting films for the Best International Feature Film category at the 98th Academy Awards.
- When
- Submissions are due by October 1st. The shortlist will be announced on December 16 and nominations on January 22, 2026.
- Where
- Global
- Why
- To be considered for the Best International Feature Film Oscar.
Support for Palestinian Narratives
Prioritizing National Interests
Israeli Film Selection
Support for Palestinian Narratives
Culture Minister Miki Zohar threatened to cut funding for the awards, saying they promoted Palestinian narratives over national interests.
Prioritizing National Interests
Culture Minister Miki Zohar threatened to cut funding for the awards, saying they promoted Palestinian narratives over national interests.
- Event
- Submissions for the Best International Feature Film Oscar
- Submissions Logged
- 48 (as of today)
- Expected Total Submissions
- 80-90
- Submission Deadline
- October 1
- Academy Awards Date
- March 15, 2026
