Nigeria will not present a film for the 2026 Academy Awards’ International Feature Film category (2026 Oscars)
The Nigerian Official Selection Committee (NOSC) confirmed the decision on Monday. Committee chairperson Stephanie Linus explained that the call for submissions opened in August, with six films entered for review.
However, after a weekend meeting, the NOSC voted by majority for “No Submission,” ending the process.
Linus said: “While Nigerian films have no doubt shown significant improvement and growing awareness of IFF standards, there is still a deficit in creative and technical intentionality that will improve their competitive potential for global awards.”
She confirmed that the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has been officially notified of the decision.
