The Nigerian Official Selection Committee has announced it will not be submitting a film for consideration in the 2026 Academy Awards’ International Feature Film (IFF) category.
Following its August call for entries considerations, the Committee explained that it received six submissions.
However, during its deliberations on September 26, a majority vote favoured “No Submission,” bringing the process to a close.
NOSC Chairperson Stephanie Linus has formally communicated the decision to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS).
She expressed regret that no Nigerian film was deemed suitable for the category this year.
TVC previously reported that the Nigerian Official Selection Committee, NOSC, has officially opened submissions for Nigeria’s entry in the Best International Feature Film (IFF) category at the 98th Academy Awards.
The NOSC is the sole body recognised by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) to select Nigeria’s official entry for the Best International Feature Film category.
The selected film will represent Nigeria at the Oscars on Sunday, March 15, 2026, in Los Angeles, joining the global competition for cinema’s most prestigious award.
