Oscar Rule Changes Affect 2014 Academy Awards

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has made major changes to the Oscar voting process. From this point forward, all voting members of the Academy will be able to vote in all 24 Oscar categories. This means that the rules have changed in the documentary shorts and foreign language films categories as now voting members will be allowed to view screenings of the nominated films on DVD or in a theater. Previously, members were required to see the nominated films in those categories in a theater.
 
According to the official announcement, “prior to the final round of voting, the Academy will provide members with DVDs of the nominated films in five categories: Foreign Language Film, Documentary Feature, Documentary Short Subject, Animated Short Film, and Live Action Short Film.”
 
“This change continues our efforts to expand our members’ participation in all aspects of the Academy’s activities including, of course, voting for the Oscars,” stated Howard W. Koch. “Building on this past season’s 90% record voter turnout, we want to give our members as many opportunities as possible to see these great films and vote in these categories next year.”
 
No changes were made to the nomination process.
 
The 2014 Academy Awards will be held on Sunday, March 2nd at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.
 
Source: The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
 

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