Rules & Eligibility for the Academy Awards
84th Academy Awards Timeline
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Official Screen Credits forms due
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Nominations ballots mailed
Friday, January 13, 2012
Nominations polls close 5 p.m. PT
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Nominations announced 5:30 a.m. PT, Samuel Goldwyn Theater
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Final ballots mailed
Monday, February 6, 2012
Nominees Luncheon
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Scientific and Technical Awards presentation
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Final polls close 5 p.m. PT
Sunday, February 26, 2012
84th Academy Awards presentation
Quick Reference Links
Reminder List of Productions Eligible for Awards
All films that have qualified for consideration for 2011 Academy Awards in the non-specialized categories are listed alphabetically by title. More
Promotional Regulations for Eligible Films
Regulations Concerning the Promotion of Films Eligible for the 84th Academy Awards More
Official Screen Credits Form
Eligibility for the awards competition is contingent on the receipt of an Official Screen Credits Form with full, complete and authentic credits, the name of the Los Angeles County theater where the film has played, and the dates of the Los Angeles run. Submit credits online using the Official Screen Credits Form. More
Digital Qualification & Submission
See rules and instructions for submitting a film in digital format as well as a list of Digital Cinema Package (DCP) facilities in the Los Angeles area. More
