SUBMISSION CHECKLIST

Submitters are highly encouraged to provide all required awards materials electronically through the Submissions Website. Please submit materials using COUNTRY NAME and FI LM TITLE in the file name (i.e., NIGERIA _Film Title). Technical specifications for all required media (unless otherwise noted) can be found here.

SUBMISSION FORMS — SUBMIT ELECTRONICALLY

Ascanned copy of the original signed International Feature Film Entry
A copy of the complete cast and crew credits (the film’s full opening and closing credits as listed on screen; in English).
DirectorsBiography (in English).
Published advertisements*verifying the seven-day theatrical

MATERIALS FOR ACADEMY SCREENING ROOM — SUBMIT ELECTRONICALLY

(Secure Academy streaming platform for voting members only)

Producers of the officially selected film should submit the required streaming digital assets within 60 days of the country selection announcement or by the submission deadline date if the announcement is made less than 60 days from submission deadline date. As asset delivery is imperative to the voting process, materials for Academy Screening Room not submitted within the 60-day window or by the submission deadline will be deemed ineligible.

Streaming Asset* (digital upload of the film for voting purposes)
- Video Specifications and Audio Specifications
English Closed Caption File
- Closed Caution Specifications
Streaming Display Artwork‹ (horizontal movie poster for the Academy Screening Room)
- Display Art Specifications

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS — SUBMIT ELECTRONICALLY

¨ Director’s Photograph [1080px W X 1920px H (Vertical) or 1920px W X 1080px H (Horizontal)]

Film Poster* [TIFF, 600 ppi, RGB 16-bits/channel; 8400px W X 12000px H (Vertical) or 12000px W X 8400px H (Horizontal), TO MB minimum file size]

SECURE AND PASSWORD-PROTECTED LINK TO THE FILM or 50 SCREENERS and ONE 35MM/Z0MM FILM PRINT or DIGITAL CINEMA PACKAGE (DCP)

Secureand password-protected link* or TO DVDs* of the entry
- Forthe Secure and password-protected link
  - No trailers or other extraneous material; Burned-in subtitles (accurate, legible English-language subtitles); Secure and password-protected link may be emailed to Info@thenosc.org

o For the TO DVDs

No trailers or other extraneous material; Capable of playing on Region 0/NTSC standard definition DVD players; DVDs must be in individual paper sleeves and must only include the film title, running time and country; No artworl‹, promotional material, contact information, company name or film logo is acceptable on the DVD labels or sleeves; Do not send Blu-ray discs; Burned-in subtitles (accurate, legible English-language subtitles).

One (1 ) film print or DCP* subtitled in
- For the DCP: Technical Specifications
  - The DCP must be uploaded to the submission site or shipped prepaid to the address

The Nigerian Official Selection Committee
Plot 614 Street, Area 1, Garki,
Abuja, Nigeria
08172045571

info@thenosc.org,
chairman@thenosc.org

Submission Checklist for the International Feature Film Category for the 95th Academy Awards

SUBMISSION MATERIALS	REQUIRED?	WHERE TO SUBMIT	DESCRIPTION
A scanned copy of the original signed International Feature Film Entry Form	Required	https://www.thenosc.org/submit-your-film/ You will upload to the “Required Submission Forms” folder.	Please make sure that the Producers of the film sign this document.
Streaming Asset	Required	https://www.thenosc.org/submit-your-film/ You will upload to the “Academy Screening Room” folder.	Video Specifications: https://www.thenosc.org/technicalrequirements/ Audio Specifications: https://www.thenosc.org/technicalrequirements/ For this year, we are asking for the Streaming Assets for International Feature Films to NOT have Burned-In Subtitles. Please make sure that your Streaming Asset follows the above specifications as we will request another Streaming Asset if there are any issues. If you are having issues submitting an asset without Burned-In Subtitles, let us know.
Streaming Display Artwork	Required	https://www.thenosc.org/submit-your-film/ You will upload to the “Academy Screening Room” folder.	Streaming Display Artwork Specifications: https://www.thenosc.org/technicalrequirements/#tab-id-5 Please make sure that your Streaming Display Artwork follows the above specifications as we will request another Streaming Display Artwork if there are any issues.
English Closed Caption File	Required	https://www.thenosc.org/submit-your-film/ You will upload to the “Academy Screening Room” folder.	Close Caption Specifications: https://www.thenosc.org/technicalrequirements/#tab-id-3 You will be required to submit an English Closed Captioning file. If you are having issues creating an English Closed Caption Filed, please let us know.
Non-English Closed Caption File	Optional	https://www.thenosc.org/submit-your-film/ You will upload to the “Academy Screening Room” folder.	Close Caption Specifications: https://www.thenosc.org/technicalrequirements/#tab-id-3 Along with submitting an English Closed Caption file, you are able to submit Closed Caption files in other languages. This is not required, but recommended. You can submit more than one non-English Closed Caption File. If you are having issues creating a Closed Caption Filed, please let us know.
One (1) film print or DCP	Required	Physical prints/DCPs can be mailed to the Academy. Digital DCPs can be uploaded to https://www.thenosc.org/submit-your-film/ You will upload to the “DCP” folder.	DCP Specifications: https://www.thenosc.org/technicalrequirements/#tab-id-4 Please make sure that your DCP follows the above specifications as we will request another DCP if there are any issues. Also please make sure that the DCP is unencrypted. We need it to be open until March 12, 2023.
A copy of the complete cast and crew credits (the film’s full opening and closing credits as listed on screen; in English)	Required	We will send you a separate form where you can submit. Please do not upload to the Submissions website.	You will be required to send a copy of the film’s complete opening and closing credits (as they appear on screen) as well as an English translation.
Directors Biography (in English)	Required	We will send you a separate form where you can submit. Please do not upload to the Submissions website.	This describes the Director, their accomplishments, and any other information you would like to add about the Director. It is different than a CV/Resume or Filmography (you can submit those as well, but you are required to submit a Biography). If there are multiple directors, you must submit a Biography for each director.
Published advertisements verifying the seven-day theatrical run	Required	We will send you a separate form where you can submit. Please do not upload to the Submissions website.	You will be required to submit the following: Proof of Release (this includes, but is not limited to, contracts, screenshots, revenue grosses from release, published showtimes, letters from theaters confirming release, etc.) Published Advertisements (this includes, but is not limited to, theatrical posters or publicity materials used to advertise the initial qualifying theatrical distribution.)
Proof of Government Mandated Theater Closure	Only Required if the film was a Streaming only Release	We will send you a separate form where you can submit. Please do not upload to the Submissions website.	Proof includes the original government documents (declaring mandated business closures) and a required English translation.
Director’s Photograph	Required	We will send you a separate form where you can submit. Please do not upload to the Submissions website.	Photograph Specifications: 1080px W X 1920px H (Vertical) or 1920px W X 1080px H (Horizontal) Please make sure photos are not blurry or pixelated. If there are multiple directors, you must submit a photograph for each director.
Film Poster	Required	We will send you a separate form where you can submit. Please do not upload to the Submissions website.	Film Poster Specifications: TIFF preferred, JPEG acceptable 600 ppi RGB 16-bits/channel 8400px W X 12000px H (Vertical) or 12000px W X 8400px H (Horizontal) 50 MB minimum file size
Secure and password-protected link or 50 DVDs	Required	DVDs can be mailed to the Academy. For links, we will send you a separate form where you can submit. Please do not upload to the Submissions website.	You only need to choose one option. You do not need to send both. Specifications are listed in the attached PDF.
Additional Materials	Optional	We will send you a separate form where you can submit. Please do not upload to the Submissions website.	This includes pressbooks, trailers, film stills, anything else that is not listed above. You are not required to submit these materials.