Academy announces major overhaul to rules
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has introduced major rule changes for the 99th Oscars, including requirements that acting roles and screenplays be human-performed and human-authored. The updates also allow actors to receive multiple nominations in the same category and expand eligibility for international films based on major festival awards. These changes reflect evolving technology and aim to reduce barriers in the awards process.
- ▪The Academy now requires that only roles 'demonstrably performed by humans with their consent' are eligible for Acting awards.
- ▪Screenplays must be 'human-authored,' and the Academy reserves the right to investigate use of generative AI in submissions.
- ▪Actors can now receive multiple nominations in the same category if their performances rank in the top five.
- ▪International films can qualify for Oscars by winning top prizes at major festivals like Cannes, Venice, or Sundance.
- ▪Previously, only one film per country could be submitted for International Feature Film, but now multiple films from the same country can compete.
Opening excerpt (first ~120 words) tap to expand
Culture Academy announces major overhaul to rules May 2, 20264:34 PM ET Chloe Veltman An Oscar statue is seen ahead of the 98th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, on March 14, 2026. Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced several significant rule changes for the 99th Oscars, including AI protections for actors and writers as well as expanded eligibility for international films. In a statement to NPR, the Academy on Saturday said the changes are in response to listening to the global filmmaking community and addressing barriers to entry in its eligibility process.
…
Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at NPR Topics: News.
Discussion
0 commentsMore from NPR Topics: News
