The Nigerian Official Selection Committee (NOSC) has opened submissions for Nigeria’s entry in the International Feature Film (IFF) category of the 99th Academy Awards, marking the country’s return to the Oscars selection process after it failed to submit a film for the previous edition.
Submissions will run from 1 August to 31 August 2026 through the committee’s official portal, with the selected film representing Nigeria at the 99th Academy Awards scheduled for 14 March 2027 in Los Angeles.
Last year, Nigeria did not submit a film for the 98th Academy Awards after the NOSC’s review committee concluded that none of the entries met the required standards for “creative and technical intentionality.”
Established as the body recognised by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) to select Nigeria’s official Oscar entry, the NOSC has overseen the country’s participation in the International Feature Film category since 2019. Although Nigeria has submitted several films over the years, it is yet to receive its first nomination in the category.
The new call for entries offers Nigerian filmmakers another opportunity to compete for a place at one of the world’s most prestigious film awards.
