Academy Sets New Rules and Key Dates for 98th Oscars, Including Cinematography Shortlist, New Casting Award and AI Guidelines

The Oscars are getting a fresh overhaul with new rules and dates for the 98th ceremony. Key changes include revised voting requirements, an首次设立的Achievement in Casting award, and clearer guidelines on artificial intelligence in film production. Members must now watch all nominated films to vote, and more international filmmakers qualify. The casting award will recognize creative collaboration, while AI use won’t influence nominations—focusing instead on human authorship. Nominations voting runs Jan 12–16, with the ceremony set for March 25, 2025.