Nollywood guns for “best foreign language film” prize

The committee is accepting motion pictures from Nigerian filmmakers living in Nigeria and Diaspora whose films relate to Nigeria. The committee in a press statement says the movie must be first released in Nigeria not earlier than October 1, 2013 and no later than September 30, 2014.The Nigerian Oscars Selection Committee (NOSC) focuses on choosing […]

The committee is accepting motion pictures from Nigerian filmmakers living in Nigeria and Diaspora whose films relate to Nigeria. The committee in a press statement says the movie must be first released in Nigeria not earlier than October 1, 2013 and no later than September 30, 2014.
The Nigerian Oscars Selection Committee (NOSC) focuses on choosing high quality films from Nigeria. All eligible submissions will be reviewed and selected based on the quality of the film’s narrative and its production values.
Selection procedures are expected to be completed by September 1stthis year and the officially selected film to represent Nigeria for the Best Foreign Film Language at the Academy Awards will be announced at a gala night.
The Nigerian Oscar Selection Committee (NOSC), registered under the laws of the Federal republic of Nigeria as “The Oscar Selection Association of Nigeria” is a cultural organization whose mission is to recognize and celebrate the art of cinema by showcasing Nigerian films and filmmakers to the Academy Awards, popularly known as the Oscars for the category of Best Foreign Film. The committee is to submit and represent the feature Nigerian film at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Awards, popularly known as the Oscars.