Oscar 2025 : The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced changes to the timeline for the Oscar 2025 nomination voting process due to the devastating wildfires in Southern California. Originally scheduled to end on January 12, the voting period has now been extended to January 14. Consequently, the announcement of nominations, which was planned for January 17, has been postponed to January 19.

Academy Expresses Sympathy for Affected Communities

In an email sent to its 10,000 members, Academy CEO Bill Kramer expressed solidarity with those affected by the wildfires, particularly acknowledging the challenges faced by members residing and working in the Los Angeles region.

The email stated:

“We extend our deepest sympathies to those affected by the wildfires in Southern California. Many of our members and industry colleagues live and work in the Los Angeles area.”

Postponed Events in Los Angeles

The wildfires have also disrupted key events related to the Oscars:

  • The International Feature Shortlist Screening, initially set for Wednesday night, has been postponed to later this week.
  • The Sound Branch Bake-Off and the Makeup Artists and Hairstylists Branch Bake-Off, scheduled for January 11 in Los Angeles and New York, have been canceled.

Key Dates for Oscar 2025

  • Voting Ends: January 14, 2025
  • Nominations Announced: January 19, 2025
  • Oscar Ceremony: March 2, 2025
  • Host: Conan O’Brien

Indian Films in the Oscar Race

This year, seven Indian films are vying for a place in the coveted nomination list:

  1. Kanguva (Tamil)
  2. Aadujeevitham (The Goat Life) (Hindi)
  3. Santosh (Hindi)
  4. Swatantrya Veer Savarkar (Hindi)
  5. All We Imagine as Light (Malayalam-Hindi)
  6. Girls Will Be Girls (Hindi-English)
  7. Putul (Bengali)

Conclusion

The Oscar 2025 season continues to generate excitement, but the recent adjustments reflect the Academy’s prioritization of safety and empathy. With the ceremony slated for March 2, hosted by comedian Conan O’Brien, the world eagerly awaits this grand celebration of cinema.