98TH ACADEMY AWARDS® – SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS INTERNATIONAL FEATURE FILM

Films submitted to the International Feature Film category must meet the eligibility criteria (outlined in Rule Sixteen of the published rules for the 98th Academy Awards®) and begin a theatrical release between October 1, 2024, and September 30, 2025. All required entry materials must be received by the Academy no later than 5pm PT on October 1, 2025

SUBMISSION FORMS – SUBMIT ELECTRONICALLY 

 A scanned copy of the original signed International Feature Film entry form. 

 A copy of the complete cast and crew credits (the film’s full opening and closing credits as listed on screen; in English). 

 Director’s biography (in English). 

 Published advertisements* verifying the seven-day theatrical run

MATERIALS FOR ACADEMY SCREENING ROOM – SUBMIT ELECTRONICALLY

 Streaming asset* (digital upload of the film for voting purposes) 

 English closed-caption file 

 Streaming display artwork (horizontal movie poster for the Academy Screening Room)

SECURE AND PASSWORD-PROTECTED LINK TO THE FILM and ONE 35MM/70MM FILM PRINT or DIGITAL CINEMA PACKAGE (DCP)

 Secure and password-protected link to the film

o For the secure and password-protected link to the film, please note: 

 Do not include trailers or other extraneous material. 

 Include burned-in subtitles (accurate, legible English-language subtitles).
o One (1) film print or DCP* subtitled in English (only required for shortlisted films)

*Stills, poster art, advertisements, streaming assets, and prints/DCPs must be from the film’s original release.