As a reminder, an international film is defined as a feature-length film (more than 50%), primarily shot outside the United States of America and its territories (more than 40 minutes), that contains a non-English language dialogue track. Animated and documentary feature films are permitted.
Approved selection committees are invited to submit ONLY ONE film for review in the International Feature Film category.
The film selected by a country must have been first released in the country of origin and began production no later than October 1, 2024, and no later than September 30, 2025, and must have been shown to the public in a commercial theater for at least seven consecutive days on behalf of the producer and exhibitor.
* To make it easier for films to qualify for theatrical exhibition, the Academy will advertise films for at least seven consecutive days outside the United States and its territories
* To make it easier for films to qualify for theatrical exhibition, the Academy will allow films to qualify outside their country of origin, provided that the films are shown theatrically for paid admission in a commercial cinema for at least seven consecutive days outside the United States and its territories.
Films must be submitted to the Azerbaijan Cinematographers Union in DVD or flash card format. The deadline is July 15, 2025.
Deadline: 15 july 2025
Baku, Bul-Bul avenue 30 / Azerbaijan Union of Cinematographers
Contact number: 012-493-65-86