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.

Nigerian filmmakers can submit qualifying films between August 13 and September 12, 2025, via the official NOSC portal

In October 2024, Nigeria selected the epic Hausa film “Mai Martaba” as its contender for the International Feature Film (IFF) category at the 97th Academy Awards. The film didn’t make it to the final nominations.

Eligibility requirements

It must be a feature-length film produced outside the United States, with at least 50 per cent of its dialogue in a language other than English. Nigerian Pidgin English is acceptable.

Click Here to read the full article on Premium Times