When Pan Nalin’s Gujarati film Chhello Show or The Last Film Show was announced as India’s official entry for the Oscars 2023, fans of SS Rajamouli‘s RRR, Vivek Agnihotri-helmed The Kashmir Files and other hit films were left rather disappointed. However, the recently released
in addition to SS Rajamouli’s RRR, which made the shortlist in December 2022. But does this mean that they have a chance of bagging the prestigious Academy Award? Read on to know the difference between a reminder list, a shortlist and a final nominations list.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) released the reminder list on Monday, January 10. It includes the list of productions that are eligible for the 95th Academy Awards in various categories, including top honours like Best Actor and Best Actress awards. This is in addition to the movies which were already shortlisted – RRR, All That Breathes, The Elephant Whisperers and Chhello Show.
The reminder list of Oscars 2023 features a mix of 301 feature films, including Hollywood blockbusters like Avatar: The Way of Water, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and Top Gun: Maverick. It also has several international OTT releases along with the Indian films mentioned above.
HOW CAN A FILM GO FROM REMINDER LIST TO FINAL NOMINATION?
As per the official page of the Academy Awards, to be eligible for, let’s say the Best Picture consideration, a film must have submitted a confidential Academy Representation and Inclusion Standards entry as part of the submission requirements. And now, there is the all-important voting process. As per the rules and regulations put down by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, nominations voting will begin on January 12, 2023 (Thursday), and end on January 17, 2023 (Tuesday). The final nominations for the 95th Academy Awards will be announced on January 24, 2023 (Tuesday). Let’s just hope, these Indian gems manage to grab enough votes.
RRR, THE KASHMIR FILES, KANTARA IN THE OSCARS RACE?
Well, to borrow words from Vivek Agnihotri’s tweet, there’s still a “long long road ahead.” These much-loved Indian films have only made it to the reminder list. However, this does not guarantee a nomination for Oscars 2023. Simply put, they are merely eligible for the 95th Academy Awards and have not been officially nominated.
The eligible Academy members are reportedly set to cast votes on January 12 and the final nominations list will be released on January 24.
