NOSC confirms Oscars' approval of Pidgin English as foreign language
NOSC chairperson, Chineze Anyaene-Abonyi revealed that the latest feat was solely achieved by the committee.
, NOSC Chairperson, Chineze Anyaene-Abonyi [NOSC]
Recommended articles
The latest feat, according to Chineze Anyaene-Abonyi, NOSC chairperson, was achieved after several months of being in communication with the Academy as well as visits to Los Angeles.
Anyaene made the confirmation via a press release containing details of the timeline of the committee's progress.
"The request for approval started in December 2019, after which she [Anyaene] visited the Academy’s office in Los Angeles in February 2020 following a meeting scheduled between herself and representatives of the International Feature Film (IFF) Executives. She added that the outcome of that meeting was wider consultation with the IFF executives; ensuring approval is benchmarked and consistent with their screening matrix", the press statement reads.
ADVERTISEMENT
The press statement further reveals that the committee is solely responsible for achieving this new feat for Nollywood contrary to reports circulating the media.
![NOSC Chairperson , Chineze Anyaene [NOSC]](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20width%3D'790'%20height%3D'1135'%20data-ring-placeholder%3D'1'%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E "NOSC Chairperson , Chineze Anyaene [NOSC]")
NOSC Chairperson , Chineze Anyaene [NOSC]
Pulse Nigeria
"Anyaene has then been having a series of conversations with the Academy to secure quicker approval as the 93rd Oscars an award was already knocking. This was a major concern for her recall of the NOSC 2019 submission of ‘LionHeart’, which was disqualified primarily for not satisfying the language requirement".
“This approval as secured by the NOSC is a new feat for the industry and It is untrue if any other individual or entity claims such achievement as this is beyond mere writing to the Academy without knowing the approval intricacies”.
Recall 'Oloture' director, Kenneth Gyang tweeted on Friday, October 16, that EbonyFilms CEO, Mo Abudu achieved the applaudable feat after several weeks of communicating with members of the Academy.
ADVERTISEMENT
In the light of the development, NOSC will now consider extending the submission deadline which ended at 11:59pm on October 2, 2020. This, according to the press statement, will allow over five filmmakers with Pidgin English films to submit their films.
The 93rd Nigerian Oscar Selection Committee members include Chineze Anyaene (Chairperson), Mahmood Ali-Balogun (Vice-Chairperson), Adetokunbo Odubawo, Bruce Ayonote, Charles Novia, Ego Boyo, Mildred Okwo, Moses Babatope, Omoni Oboli, Shuaibu Husseini, Victor Okhai and Yibo Koko.
For more submission enquires, filmmakers are to visit https://thenosc.org/ .
JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!
ADVERTISEMENT
Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:
Email: eyewitness@pulse.ng
Recommended articles
BFA and Co Legal Orchestrates Landmark Deal: Davido launches Nine+ Records with UnitedMasters
Phyna rejects new offers from BBNaija sponsors as meeting ends in deadlock
Disney's 'Madu' director is working on a documentary on Chibok girls 'The Harvest'
Timeline of Nelly & Ashanti's romance and expecting their first child 21 years later
Ruger & BNXN describe their joint project as 'synergy at its finest'
Daniel Oriahi's film 'The Weekend' selected for 2024 Tribeca Film Festival
Seyi Vibez was the most streamed artist in Nigeria from Jan - March 2024
I didn’t delete anything - Ruger defends tweet after accusations of promoting rape culture
Rihanna wants to be on a collaboration with Tems & Ayra Starr
Pulse Sports
Lionel Messi's son breaks the internet after scoring five goals for Inter Miami
Naija Stars Abroad: Onyedika, Boniface, and Osimhen shine across Europe
Victor Osimhen and Tobi Amusan make list of Forbes’ 30 under 30 Class of 2024
ADVERTISEMENT
