Films outside theatres can nominate for the Oscars
For the first time, Digital films will be considered at the 93rd
Oscars.
Amid the outbreak of
coronavirus, the board of governors for the academy of motion picture arts and
sciences issued new guidelines on Tuesday to make films that are only distributed
digitally or on streaming platforms eligible for academy awards for the first
time.
This change is implementable
only for the 93rd academy awards, scheduled for February 27, 2021
Academy president David
Rubin and CEO Dawn Hudson said in a statement. “The academy firmly believes
there is no greater way to experience the magic of movies than to see them in a
theatre our commitment to that is unchanged and unwavering. Nonetheless, the
historically tragic Covid19 pandemic necessitates this temporarily change to
our award eligibility rules”
“The academy supports
our members and colleagues during this time of uncertainty. We recognize the
importance of their work being seen and also celebrated, especially now when
audience appreciate movies more than ever” the statement continued.
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