New Documentary Oscar® Rules
2020-2021
With Tom Oyer, Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences

Published: July 22, 2020

Due to COVID-19 and the changing theatrical landscape, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has updated their rules regarding how documentaries qualify for an Oscar.

Chuck Braverman, a member of the Academy and host/executive producer of WestDoc Online, interviews Tom Oyer from the Academy to explain the new rules.

Oscars® Rules Information

For more information: oscars.org/rules

New Date: Oscars® 2021

The ACADEMY and ABC Set April 25, 2021 as the new show date for the 93rd annual OSCARS®.

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