October 25, 2000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:  John Pavlik - (310) 247-3000

Beverly Hills, CA - Wednesday, November 1, is the deadline for receipt by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences of entry forms in three categories for the 73rd Annual Academy Awards^® - live-action and animated short films and foreign language films.

To be considered in this year's Oscar competition, makers of eligible animated and live-action short films and countries submitting films for Foreign Language Film Award consideration must have their entry forms and supporting documents at the Academy by next Wednesday (November 1), Awards Coordinator Patrick Stockstill reminded today.

In the short films categories, in addition to the entry form, supporting documentation must include synopsis, cast and credits list, filmographies and stills. The deadline for submitting film prints and proof of qualifying exhibition is November 30.

In the foreign language category, additional required documentation
includes a cast and credits list, a synopsis in English and other fact sheets. Film prints must be received at the Academy by Wednesday, November 15.

Screenings of the submitted films will begin in December. Academy Award^® nominations will be announced on Tuesday, February 13, 2001, and Academy Awards for outstanding film achievements of 2000 will be presented on March 25, 2001, at the Los Angeles Shrine Auditorium. Sunday at the Oscars^® will be televised live by the ABC Television Network beginning at 5 p.m. (PST), with a half-hour arrivals segment preceding the presentation ceremony.

Further information about the short films and foreign language film categories, including criteria for eligibility, may be obtained by calling Stockstill's office: (310) 247-3000, by sending an inquiry via FAX: (310) 247-2600, or on the Academy's website, <www.oscars.org>.

Reporters Please Note: Complete rules for the Short Films and Foreign Language Film categories re available on the Academy's website, http://www.oscars.org/73academyawards/rules.html