Usually, the twists and turns during awards season are prompted by scandals, public relations goofs, or films that simply didn’t play as expected.
This year, the ongoing pandemic has created changes in the process itself that continue to surprise longtime observers. The latest was the revelation last week that the International Film Oscar’s shortlist, a crucial part of paring down the usual 90+ submissions to an eventual five nominees, was being severely tinkered with.
READ MORE: Oscars move to April 2021 due to coronavirus pandemic Since 2008, the International Film committee has helped determine the 9-10 films on the shortlist beyond the traditional voting process.
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