Academy Reveals New Shorts Rules

January 12, 2012 by Mercedes Milligan No Comments

The Academy’s Board of Governors have approved the rules for documentary and short film submissions for the Oscars at its recent meeting. Significant changes expand members’ opportunities to view contending films, enabling more members to participate in the voting processes for Documentary Feature, Animated Short Film and Live Action Film. [...]

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Rule Revisions Affect Animation, VFX Oscar Noms

June 15, 2011 by Thomas J. McLean 2 Comments

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has revised its rules for animated features, visual effects and best picture for the 84th annual Oscars ceremony. In the animated feature film category, the need for the Board of Governors to vote to “activate” the category each year was eliminated, though [...]

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