The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences has mandated that members must watch all nominated films in their categories to be eligible for Oscar voting, moving away from the previous encouragement-based system. This change aims to address concerns regarding the influence of voting practices on award outcomes. Additionally, new regulations permit refugee filmmakers to represent countries outside of their citizenship, addressing criticism of the international film submission process. This allows for greater representation of marginalized voices in cinema, offering opportunities for filmmakers facing oppression in their home countries.
Oscar voters can no longer skip watching nominated films, as new rules require them to view all nominees to be eligible for final voting.
The recent changes also allow refugee filmmakers to be represented by a country not their own, which could open doors for many artists.
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