Academy changes Oscars eligibility for streaming titles amid coronavirus pandemic
. As the pandemic forced the closure of all Los Angeles County movie theaters as of Monday, March 16, the Academy has temporarily suspended its rule that a film must complete an Oscar-qualifying theatrical run of at least seven consecutive days .
"The Academy firmly believes there is no greater way to experience the magic of movies than to see them in a theater. Our commitment to that is unchanged and unwavering," said Academy President David Rubin and CEO Dawn Hudson in a press release. "Nonetheless, the historically tragic COVID-19 pandemic necessitates this temporary exception to our awards eligibility rules. The Academy supports our members and colleagues during this time of uncertainty.
All eligible Academy members will now be invited to participate in the preliminary round of voting for Best International Feature, and submissions will be made available through the Academy Screening Room streaming platform. All voting members of the preliminary voting committee must also meet a viewing requirement in order to vote.
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