Foreign Language and Short Films Due October 1 for 2010 Oscars

For those entering the Live Action Short Film, Animated Short Film and Foreign Language Film categories in the 83rd Academy Awards, ya better get a move on. Friday, October 1, is the deadline! Complete entries must arrive at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences by 5 p.m. PT that day.

In the short film categories, filmmakers must submit an entry form, one film print or copy in an approved digital format, and all other required materials by the deadline.

In the Foreign Language Film category, filmmakers must submit entry forms, one English-subtitled film print or copy in an approved digital format, and all other required materials by the deadline. Only one motion picture will be accepted from each country.

Click here for the 83rd Academy Awards rules.

Additional information may be obtained by:

contacting Awards Coordinator Torene Svitil via phone at (310) 247-3000, ext. 116,

by fax at (310) 247-2600

by e-mail at tsvitil@oscars.org.

The 83rd Academy Awards nominations will be announced live on Tuesday, January 25, 2011, at 5:30 a.m. PT in the Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater.

Academy Awards for outstanding film achievements of 2010 will be presented on Sunday, February 27, 2011, at the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center, and televised live by the ABC Television Network. The Oscar presentation also will be televised live in more than 200 countries worldwide.

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Source: Oscars.org