Films shown on drive-in cinemas eligible for Oscars

In response to the pandemic, the eligibility requirements for the upcoming Oscars, slated to take place on April 25, 2021, has been revised. Photo: AFP

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced another update to the eligibility requirements for this year's Oscars, allowing films shown at drive-in theaters to qualify for best picture and general entry categories.

In addition to April's amendment giving eligibility to films without traditional theatrical releases as long as they are uploaded to the Academy Screening Room, the new rule clarified that a theatrical run of only seven days is needed and that drive-in theaters qualify as a commercial venue.