The Kenya Film Commission is officially recognized by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (The Oscars®) to establish Kenya’s Oscars Selection Committee—comprising representatives from industry associations and guilds. This committee is tasked with selecting Kenya’s official submission for the Best International Feature Film category.
What qualifies as an International Feature Film?
An international feature film is a feature-length motion picture (over 40 minutes) produced outside the United States and its territories, with more than 50% of its dialogue in a language other than English. Animated and documentary feature films are also eligible.
How the process works
Every year, the Academy invites each participating country to submit one official entry—its very best film project. In Kenya, the Selection Committee:
- Issues a Call for Submissions from Kenyan filmmakers.
- Reviews and evaluates eligible entries, including feature films, documentaries, and animations.
- Selects the single film that meets the Academy’s strict rules and regulations.
- Officially submits the chosen film to the Academy for Oscars® consideration.
Key dates for the 98th Academy Awards®
Films must:
- Have been first released in Kenya between October 1, 2024, and September 30, 2025.
- Have been publicly exhibited for at least seven consecutive days in a commercial theater, for profit of both producer and exhibitor.
Only one film will represent Kenya at the Oscars®.
📄 Submission Guidelines – Click Here
❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Click Here
📧 For queries: oscars@filmingkenya.go.ke
