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An Oscar-qualifying release, sometimes also called four walling,[a] is the nominal theatrical run of a direct-to-video or direct-to-digital motion picture to meet the minimum eligibility requirements of the Academy Awards.[2]

Because the Academy Awards require theatrical showing of an entrant film for award consideration, many productions unable to achieve non-video or non-digital release nonetheless screen in a very limited number of theaters in order to qualify for possible awards nomination. In many cases, the producer will pay the theater to screen the film.[1][2]

The requirements for an Oscar-qualifying release as of 2025 include a film being shown for one-week in a theater located in Dallas, Texas; Los Angeles, California; New York, New York; the San Francisco Bay Area; Chicago, Illinois; Miami, Florida; or Atlanta, Georgia. To be considered for the Academy Award for Best Picture, a more stringent theatrical showing requirement is in place, requiring showing in multiple cities.[3][4]

Some independent theaters provide producers "Oscar-qualifying" packages.[2][1] For instance, as of 2025 the Roxie Theater in San Francisco, California charges makers of short films $950 to screen their production for one week in order to achieve awards eligibility.[5]

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  1. ^ The term four walling is also used more broadly to refer to the practice of a producer paying a theater to screen his film.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Bourne, W. H. "Four walling for independent filmmakers". videomaker.com. Videomaker Magazine. Retrieved October 18, 2025.
  2. ^ a b c Miller, Daniel (December 30, 2015). "Selling Stardom: Paying for a shot at Oscar gold". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved October 18, 2025.
  3. ^ Pond, Steve (April 22, 2024). "Oscars Will Require Expanded Theatrical Runs for Best Picture Eligibility for 2025 Awards". The Wrap. Retrieved October 18, 2025.
  4. ^ Jones, Marcus (April 22, 2024). "2025 Oscar Rule Changes Mainly Focus on New Theatrical Requirements". IndieWire. Retrieved October 18, 2025.
  5. ^ "First Looks: Oscar Qualifying Program". roxie.com. Roxie Theater. Archived from the original on October 19, 2025. Retrieved October 18, 2025.
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