DOCUMENTARY FEATURE FAQs

What steps do I need to take for my film to be considered? Please proceed to the Academy’s submission site and enter the information of the intended theatrical release. [...] In the event that the film advances to the shortlist, all producers will be vetted to determine the appropriate nominees for the film. [...] Collaborating on the plans for exploitation of the motion picture in foreign and ancillary markets DCP THEATRICAL REQUIREMENTS Digital Qualifications and Submission Rules Most of the Academy's Award categories allow for eligibility for award consideration by means of digital presentation, as outlined in "Rule Two—Eligibility" in the Academy's "Rules for Distinguished Achievements." Here is the lan. [...] The SMPTE and ISO/IEC documents mentioned in the general rule are international standards that define the technical characteristics of the DCP. [...] What next? For your qualification screenings, as defined in Rule Two and the special rules for the various categories, you will need to find a commercial theater equipped with a digital cinema projector that meets the requirements outlined in Rule Two, as well as a digital cinema server that will play the SMPTE DCP you have received from your mastering facility.