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Oscars Shake Up Rules: AI Out, More Films In
1 May
Summary
- AI-generated content is now ineligible for acting and screenplay awards.
- Best International Feature Film category will accept festival wins.
- Actors can now receive multiple nominations in the same category.
The Academy has announced significant rule revisions for the 99th Academy Awards, notably barring AI-generated content from acting and screenplay categories. The Academy will verify human authorship for all submissions. This marks a firm stance against artificial intelligence's role in film creation for award eligibility.
Additionally, the Best International Feature Film category has been expanded. Films can now qualify by winning the top award at six specific film festivals, such as Cannes and Sundance, not just through country submissions. This change aims to include more diverse films that might not be officially selected by their home countries.
The acting categories now permit actors to receive multiple nominations for different performances within the same category, aligning with other Oscar categories. Previously, an actor with dual nominations would only receive the one with the most votes. Other adjustments include increasing statuettes in casting and expanding the cinematography shortlist.
Key submission deadlines for the 99th Academy Awards are approaching, with various categories having deadlines throughout August, September, October, and November of 2026. The nomination voting events are scheduled for January 8-10, 2027.
