Changes Brought in the Rules for 2025 Oscars Ceremony

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) has decided to bring in a series of changes in the most prestigious film awards, the Oscars 2025. The 97th edition of the Oscars is slated for March 2, 2025.

The Key Points of Changes:

*Films must screen for at least one week in select metropolitan areas.  including Los Angeles County, New York City, the Bay Area, Chicago, Atlanta, and a new addition — Dallas-Fort Worth. Additionally, films must meet expanded theatrical standards in multiple US markets and international territories.

*Convergence between the animated feature and international feature categories

*Deadlines for key submission announced

*Writers must provide a final shooting script

*Best original score category will now feature a shortlist of 20 titles instead of 15

*Special awards presented during the Governors Awards ceremony are also undergoing modifications. The Irving G Thalberg Memorial Award will no longer be in the form of a bust but an Oscar statuette, while the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award has been redefined to honour humanitarian efforts promoting human welfare and addressing inequities.

*Two awards presented at the Scientific and Technical Awards have been renamed to honour technological contributions more effectively.