RIYADH: The Saudi Film Commission has invited local filmmakers to submit their work for a historic first Oscar entry.
For the first time the commission has opened submissions for filmmakers to put forward their works for consideration as Saudi Arabia’s official entry to the 98th Academy Awards in the International Feature Film Award category.
The process was previously handled through direct nominations by the commission based on its own criteria.
On Sunday, the commission announced the rules and selection process for the Kingdom’s submission.
They include details on the formation of the nomination committee, film eligibility requirements, and submission procedures, in a move aimed at enhancing the global presence of Saudi cinema and supporting the Kingdom’s position in the international film industry.
