The
Nigerian Oscars Selection Committee is delighted to announce that it is now
accepting submissions for its inaugural selection edition (from 16th
June 2014 – 16th July 2014). In line with our commitment to
screening the finest and boldest Nigerian cinema, the committee accepts films
of all lengths and genres.
1. ELIGIBILITY
a) NOSC accepts
motion pictures from Nigerian filmmakers living in Nigeria and Diaspora whose
films relate to Nigeria.
b) The recording
of the original dialogue track as well as the completed picture must be
predominantly in a language or languages other than English. Please note that
Pidgin English is also considered as a foreign language. Accurate English subtitles are required.
c) The motion
picture must be first released in Nigeria no earlier than October 1, 2013 and
no later than September 30, 2014.
2. GUIDELINES
a) Films that
have previously screened publicly in Nigeria, aired on television prior to the
selection, are available for purchase on DVD in Nigeria, or are available for
continuous online viewing in their entirety are NOT eligible.
b) Films must be
submitted on DVD and must be clearly watermarked with: Preview Copy. Do not
send film prints, master tapes, or other originals.
c) Entrant
confirms and warrants required legal authority to submit the entry into the
Festival and to use all music, images, and content in the entry.
d) Entrant will
allow usage of clips from the film for promotional use on television, radio, in
print, and at live Festival events.
e) Works in
Progress: While entrants are permitted to submit films that are not fully
complete (i.e., without final colour correction and sound mixing), please note
that the programming committee will only consider the version submitted;
subsequent cuts or replacement copies will only be accepted at the request of
the programming committee.
f) Only complete
entries (including entry form, and preview DVD screener) will be processed.
g) Please submit
a typed or clearly printed entry form or a copy of the online form receipt
along with the submission. The Nigerian Oscar Selection Committee is not
responsible for incorrect wording in publications or on awards if the entry
form is incorrect or illegible.
h) Productions
in the following exhibition formats are eligible for screening: 35mm, DCP,
HDCAM, DigiBeta, and Blu-ray Disc.
3. DEADLINES
Eligible entries must reach the office of the Nigerian Oscars Selection
Committee on or before 16th July, 2014.
Submissions can be done by post to the following
address:
House 2, Block 101, Plot 8,
Furo Ezimora Street,
Lekki Residential Scheme, Phase 1
Lagos, Nigeria.
4. SELECTION CRITERIA
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.
Please
note that, NOSC will only inform you if your film meets the criteria and is
among the films in consideration by the committee.
The
Nigerian Oscars Selection Committee (NOSC) will endeavour to complete all
selection procedures by 1 September, 2014 and Nigeria’s officially selected film
for the Best Foreig
n
Language
Film
at the Academy Awards will receive be
announced on a gala night shortly after.
For more
information and enquiries, Visit:
We look
forward to receiving your submissions!
ABOUT NOSC
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 know as the Oscars.
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