From TheWrap · Steve Pond · · 50s
Oscars International Race Tops 100 Entries
Oscars international race now has over 100 films competing for first time ever.
In brief
Oscars international race now has over 100 films competing for first time ever. The Academy has received 103 films for Best International Feature Film category, the first time more than 100 entries have been submitted. Originally reported by TheWrap.
Oscars international race opens
The Oscar race in the Best International Feature Film category officially opened with 29 films on an Academy members-only screening platform.
103 films enter race
Over 100 films have been submitted by countries or qualified through Oscar-approved film festivals for the first time ever.
Vetting process underway
The Academy vets all submissions to ensure they are at least 50% in a language other than English, received theatrical release during eligibility period, and have creative control from the submitting country.
The main idea
The Academy has received 103 films for Best International Feature Film category, the first time more than 100 entries have been submitted.
