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Oscars International Feature Film race draws record 105 entries
The Oscars’ International Feature Film race has a record 105 entries this year, surpassing the previous high of 93 set in 2020.
The films come from countries around the world, including first-time submissions from Cyprus, El Salvador and Rwanda.
A rule change let some films qualify through major film festivals, in addition to the usual country submissions.
Academy members who volunteered to vote have been divided into nine groups, each assigned 11 or 12 films.
Voters must watch every film in their group to cast a valid ballot, though they are encouraged to watch films from other groups too.
The Academy is adding films to its members-only screening service each Friday.
Members will vote for 15 favorites from Dec.
7 to Dec.
11, and the shortlist will be announced on Dec.
15.
The Oscars’ Best International Feature Film category has received a record 105 submissions.
The total is the first to reach triple digits and exceeds the previous record of 93, set in 2020.
This year’s submissions include first-time entries from Cyprus, El Salvador and Rwanda.
A rule change allowed films to qualify by winning top awards at six film festivals, in addition to country submissions.
Members who opted to vote in the category have been assigned films to watch before voting on their favorites.
- Who
- The Academy and members who volunteered to vote in the Best International Feature Film category.
- What
- A record 105 films have been assigned to voters for the first round. The Academy changed its rules to allow some films to qualify through festival awards.
- When
- The assignments were emailed on Friday. Voting is scheduled for Dec. 7 to Dec. 11, with the shortlist due on Dec. 15.
- Where
- The Oscars’ Best International Feature Film category; qualifying films came from countries and six film festivals.
- Why
- The rule change allowed additional films to qualify by winning top awards at specified festivals.
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The previous record was set at 93 eligible films.
The Academy emailed voting members their assignments, dividing them into nine groups.
Members are scheduled to vote for their 15 favorite films.
The Academy is scheduled to announce the shortlist.
- Submissions
- 105 films
- Previous record
- 93 films, set in 2020
- Voting groups
- 9
- Films per group
- 11 or 12
- Voting period
- Dec. 7 to Dec. 11
- Shortlist announcement
- Dec. 15