Nigeria begins search for 2027 Oscars entry after 2026 setback
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.” 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.
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.
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