Call for films for Oscar participation

Bangladesh Federation of Film Societies (BFFS) has formed a nine-member “Oscar Bangladesh Committee” to select a Bangladeshi film to compete in the Best Foreign Language Film category at the 87th Academy Award, according to a press release.

Film personality Habibur Rahman Khan is the chairman of the committee, while Robin Shams has been appointed media coordinator.

 The committee has called for submission of films, made in Bangla language by Bangladeshi filmmakers. Films released after October 1, 2013 will be eligible to apply.

The forms and detailed rules of submission are available at Hasan Holding, 9th floor, 52/1 New Eskaton, Dhaka. The films should be submitted by September 24.