Six nominated co-productions in the running for an Oscar
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When the submission deadline for International Feature Film has now closed, it is clear that as many as six of Film i Väst’s co-productions are included! The films have either had shooting days or post-production in the Västra Götaland region.
The Oscars, or the Academy Awards, is the most prestigious film awards ceremony in the world, highlighting the best achievements in the film industry over the past year – from acting and directing to costume design, music, special effects, and international films. The 98th Academy Awards will take place on Sunday, March 15, 2026, in Los Angeles.
What an amazing achievement – congratulations to everyone involved! The fact that our co-productions are represented in six national Oscar submissions is proof that their stories truly resonate and inspire. It reflects our vision that Film i Väst aims to be the obvious choice for world-class film production and to deliver unforgettable stories to the audience, while also putting Västra Götaland on the map as a filming region.
Kristina Börjeson, Head Of Production at Film i Väst
In competition for Best International Feature Film
Here are all the national Oscar entries competing in the category Best International Feature Film at the 2026 Academy Awards:
Eagles of the Republic
Directed by Tarik Saleh. Sweden’s national Oscar entry.
Palestine 36
Directed by Annemarie Jacir. Palestine’s national Oscar entry.
The Love That Remains
Directed by Hlynur Pálmason. Iceland’s national Oscar entry.
Sentimental Value
Directed by Joachim Trier. Norway’s national Oscar entry.
Traffic
Directed by Teodora Ana Mihai. Romania’s national Oscar entry.
Un Poeta
Directed by Simón Mesa Soto. Colombia’s national Oscar entry.
Rules & Eligibility
To be eligible for submission to the 2026 Academy Awards, films must have had their theatrical premiere in the country of origin between October 1, 2024, and September 30, 2025, and meet the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) release requirements.
Each year, the Swedish Oscar Committee selects Sweden’s candidate for Best International Feature Film. Among this year’s three nominated productions competing to become Sweden’s entry was also "Israel Palestine on Swedish Television 1958-1989" by Göran Hugo Olsson, also co-produced with Film i Väst. The third contender was "The Dance Club" by Lisa Langseth.
What happens next?
In the next stage, an AMPAS committee will review all submitted films and narrow them down to a shortlist – usually around 15 films, which will be announced on December 16, 2025. From these 15, the Oscar jury will then select the 5 final nominees competing for Best International Feature Film at the Academy Awards in March 2026.
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