The Nigerian Official Selection Committee (NOSC) is composed of experienced film professionals and industry stakeholders who contribute their expertise to Nigeria’s official selection process for the International Feature Film Award.
The Committee is formed to bring together a broad range of professional knowledge, experience and perspectives from across the Nigerian film industry.
Committee members serve voluntarily and are expected to uphold the principles of professionalism, independence, confidentiality, fairness and integrity throughout the selection process.
1. COMMITTEE COMPOSITION
The NOSC shall consist of qualified individuals with significant experience, expertise and professional contributions to the Nigerian film industry.
The Committee should reflect a broad range of film disciplines and professional perspectives.
Members may include professionals from areas such as:
directing;
producing;
acting;
screenwriting;
cinematography;
editing;
production design;
sound;
music;
distribution;
exhibition;
film criticism;
film education; and
Other relevant areas of the motion picture industry.
The composition of the Committee should support informed and balanced consideration of submitted films as complete works of cinema.
2. MEMBER QUALIFICATIONS
Committee members should ordinarily have at least 5 years of active professional experience in the Nigerian film industry.
Members should demonstrate relevant experience through one or more of the following:
a sustained professional career in film;
significant industry contributions;
notable film projects;
professional recognition or awards;
leadership in relevant industry organisations or guilds;
service in relevant cultural, governmental or professional institutions; or
Other meaningful contributions to the development of cinema.
Membership should not be based solely on professional title, public profile or organisational position.
Each member must have the professional knowledge, experience and judgment necessary to contribute meaningfully to the selection process.
3. VOLUNTARY SERVICE AND COMMITMENT
Committee members serve voluntarily.
Members must be willing to contribute the time and professional commitment required for NOSC work.
This may include:
Committee meetings;
viewing submitted films;
eligibility and selection discussions;
voting sessions;
industry training;
filmmaker education;
workshops;
consultations;
media engagements;
press conferences; and
Other NOSC activities where their participation is required.
Members must be willing to watch a wide range of films and to contribute constructively to the Committee’s work.
4. CHAIRPERSON
The Committee shall meet as required to carry out its responsibilities.
During the annual selection cycle, members may be required to:
review eligible submissions;
view films proceeding to the selection stage;
participate in professional discussions;
evaluate films;
disclose conflicts of interest;
participate in the open ballot; and
Support completion of Nigeria’s official submission process.
The Committee may also participate in broader NOSC activities, including:
filmmaker education;
industry workshops;
media engagements;
press conferences;
industry forums;
consultations; and
collaborations that support the development and international competitiveness of Nigerian cinema.
The Chairperson is responsible for providing leadership and overseeing the effective administration of the Committee.
The Chairperson’s responsibilities may include:
Coordinating Committee activities;
scheduling meetings and voting sessions;
overseeing official communication;
coordinating with relevant stakeholders;
overseeing administrative and financial matters where necessary;
supporting compliance with applicable deadlines and requirements;
safeguarding the integrity of the selection process; and
Representing the NOSC in authorised public and industry engagements.
The Chairperson participates in the ordinary voting process on the same basis as every other eligible voting member.
Where a tie occurs for the highest number of votes, the Chairperson may exercise a casting vote in accordance with the Committee Members’ Voting Rules.
6. PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
Committee members are expected to:
act professionally and independently;
carry out their responsibilities in good faith;
evaluate films fairly;
respect different professional opinions;
avoid improper influence;
protect the integrity of the selection process;
comply with conflict-of-interest requirements; and
maintain confidentiality where required.
Committee membership must not be used to:
seek personal benefit;
promote a submitted film;
influence another member improperly;
obtain preferential treatment for a filmmaker or production; or
undermine the independence of the selection process.
7. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
Committee members must not participate in the consideration of a film where they have a disqualifying professional relationship or conflict of interest.
A conflict may include a professional, financial, production or other material affiliation with:
the submitted film;
its production company;
its producer or producers;
its director;
its distributor; or
another party with a material interest in the film’s selection.
Members must disclose actual or potential conflicts of interest promptly.
Where recusal is required, the affected member must not participate in the relevant:
viewing;
discussion;
evaluation; or
voting process.
The conflict-of-interest rules apply throughout the selection process.
8. CONFIDENTIALITY
Committee members must maintain appropriate confidentiality concerning:
submitted films;
non-public submission information;
eligibility discussions;
Committee deliberations;
voting results; and
other confidential information obtained through their role.
The final outcome of the selection process must remain confidential until the NOSC issues an official public announcement.
9. COMMITMENT TO THE NIGERIAN FILM INDUSTRY
The work of the Committee extends beyond the annual selection of Nigeria’s official submission.
Members may be called upon to contribute their knowledge and experience to initiatives that support:
greater understanding of International Feature Film eligibility;
filmmaker education;
technical and professional development;
industry dialogue;
international competitiveness; and
the global visibility of Nigerian cinema.
The NOSC Industry Forum and other industry programmes form part of this broader commitment.
Membership of the Nigerian Official Selection Committee is a position of professional responsibility.
Committee members are expected to place the integrity of the selection process above personal, professional, political or commercial interests.
The purpose of the Committee is to administer a credible national selection process and identify Nigeria’s official submission through independent professional judgment.
The NOSC
“The Nigerian Official Selection Committee” 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.
