Looking back at Pakistani films which were released during the time frame allotted by the Academy Awards, we only have Daal Chaawal, Durj, Kaaf Kangana, Talaash, Betabiyan and Saach from the last quarter of 2019.
Keeping in view all these conditions, there are not many films available for the Pakistani Oscar Committee to review or select from. The film should also meet all other eligibility requirements. However, the filmmakers have to submit their original document(s) and an English translation of government mandated theater/cinema closure dates, previously planned theatrical release and steaming distribution or video on demand agreements. Until further notice and for the 93rd Awards year only, country selected films that had a previously planned theatrical release but are initially made available through a reputable commercial streaming distribution service or video-on-demand platform may qualify for awards consideration in the ‘International Feature’ category for the 93rd Academy Awards. The deadline for submission is 20th October at 5 pm (PST).Īs per the eligibility criteria, the film must be first released in the country of origin no earlier than October 1, 2019, and no later than December 31, 2020, and be first publicly exhibited for at least seven consecutive days in a commercial motion picture theater for the profit of the producer and exhibitor.ĭue to the closure of commercial theaters and cinemas worldwide in the wake of the unprecedented coronavirus global pandemic, there are some changes in the rules.
The Pakistani Academy Selection Committee has invited Pakistani filmmakers to submit their films for Oscar consideration in the ‘International Feature Film Award’ category for the 93rd Academy Awards.