India Begins Search For Its Oscar 2027 Entry

MUMBAI-The Film Federation of India (FFI) has invited producers to submit their films for consideration as India’s official entry for the upcoming 99th Academy Awards.

The Executive Committee of the FFI, the parent body of leading film associations in India, announced the opening of applications at its managing committee meeting on August 11.

Abhay Sinha, President of the Film Federation of India, said, “The FFI will provide all the help to the producers to have a smooth, democratic and transparent nomination process. We welcome more and more films to participate in the run to get nominated as India’s entry into Oscars this year.”

Entries can be submitted until September 7, 2026, at 6 p.m. The FFI will nominate a chairman of the jury, along with senior qualified members from the creative field. The final selection will be decided through a vote after all the films have been screened.

India’s official selection will be announced on September 19, 2026.

Films eligible for submission must have been released between October 15, 2025, and September 30, 2026, and must have been publicly exhibited for at least seven consecutive days in a commercial motion picture theatre for the profit of the producer and exhibitor. (IANS)