TRT Films Have Been Selected for Oscar Consideration
Three international productions backed by TRT represent their respective countries for the upcoming Academy Awards.
Updated on Oct. 4, 2026 in Foreign
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Three films co-produced by TRT have been selected to represent Türkiye, France, and Japan in the race for the Best International Feature Film Oscar. These entries are now moving forward to compete for spots in the upcoming 99th Academy Awards.
Why it matters
These selections underscore the growing global influence of TRT-backed projects on the international cinema stage. Success in this category can significantly elevate the profile of foreign films within the competitive Hollywood landscape.
A total of three TRT-coproduced films are competing for spots in the 15-film shortlist for the 99th Academy Awards. This selection follows recognition at major events like the 79th Cannes Film Festival and the 13th Bosphorus Film Festival.
The players
TRT
TRT is the Turkish Radio and Television Corporation, which acts as the national public broadcaster of Türkiye and a major financier of international film projects.
Virginie Efira
Virginie Efira is a Belgian-French actress who received the Best Actress award at the 79th Cannes Film Festival for her role in the production Minotaur.
Tao Okamoto
Tao Okamoto is a Japanese actress and model who shared the Best Actress award at the 79th Cannes Film Festival for her performance in the film Minotaur.
The details
The films include Like a Limbless Tree for Türkiye, Minotaur for France, and All of a Sudden for Japan. Minotaur previously earned the Grand Prix at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, where Virginie Efira and Tao Okamoto shared the Best Actress honor.
Timeline
December 15, 2026: Announcement of the 15-film shortlist.
January 21, 2027: Official Oscar nominees announcement.
March 14, 2027: The 99th Academy Awards ceremony.
Industry Dynamics
The inclusion of these international films follows the established procedural timeline for entries competing in the 99th Academy Awards ceremony. This highlights the ongoing effort by production houses like TRT to gain traction within the global awards landscape.
Audiences can track these films through the lead-up to the 99th Academy Awards ceremony on March 14, 2027. Availability for these international titles may expand globally depending on their performance in the Oscar race.
The takeaway
The success of these films at prestigious festivals like Cannes demonstrates the increasing quality and international competitiveness of non-Hollywood productions. Readers can look forward to the upcoming shortlist announcement to see which international features move closer to the main stage.
What happens next
The 15-film shortlist for the Best International Feature Film category is scheduled for announcement on December 15, 2026. Following this, the official list of Oscar nominees will be released on January 21, 2027.
Further reading
Explore more cinematic developments in our Foreign section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Daily Sabah.
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