Revealing the process of sending Red Rain to compete for the Oscars, complying with international standards

The list of 86 international films eligible to compete for the Oscars, the International Feature Film category has just been announced by the American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, including Red Rain.

Red Rain is a film that has created a craze at the Vietnamese box office and was chosen as the representative of Vietnamese cinema in this prestigious race. According to the plan, the preliminary voting round will close on December 12, the shortlist is expected to be announced on December 16, and the official list of nominations will appear at the end of January 2026.

According to information from the Cinematography Department, Vietnam's dossier sent to the Academy is prepared according to a strict process, fully ensuring all the strict requirements of the organizers. Completing the Oscar application not only requires compliance with legal procedures but also meets international technical standards, ensuring that the film is reviewed in the best conditions.

The leader of the Cinematography Department said that the process began from the step of reviewing domestically released works to determine which films are eligible. Important criteria include artistic quality, cultural values, the ability to represent Vietnamese cinema and the conformity with the Academy's evaluation standards. The selection committee makes decisions based on transparency and objectivity and selects only one work that is capable of bringing the best image to the country in the international arena.

In parallel with the selection of films, the preparation of dossiers is implemented synchronously and meticulously. The dossier includes important documents such as official registration, documents proving ownership of the film, translation of English dialogues and subtitles, film photos, documents introducing the work and many other relevant information. Each component is tested several times to ensure international standards in formatting and engineering. During the process, the Cinematography Department continuously coordinates with the Academy's international department to promptly adjust and confirm the status of the dossier, thereby ensuring that the film meets all criteria for validity.

The appearance of Red Rain in the list of 86 films competing for the award not only shows the professionalism in the participation process but also reflects the maturity of Vietnamese cinema on the path of international integration. The Cinematography Department said that this is a positive signal for the country's cinema when it has confidently set foot in the largest playground on the planet, where the best works are gathered every year.

In Southeast Asia, Red Rain will compete with four representatives from Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Singapore. These are Indonesia's Sore: A Wife from the Future, Malaysia's Pavane for an Infant, the Philippines' Magellan and Singapore's Stranger Eyes. Notably, this year Thailand did not have a film selected by the Academy, making the region even more remarkable when there were only five representatives left to compete.

Domestically, Red Rain has created a rare box office earthquake. Less than 24 hours after the first premiere, the film earned more than 30 billion VND – a record number for a Vietnamese work. In just nearly a month of screening, the film's revenue exceeded 700 billion VND, making Red Rain the highest-grossing Vietnamese film of all time.

Not only was it a commercial success, but the work also conquered the professional world. At the 24th Vietnam Film Festival, which took place on November 25, Red Rain excellently won the Golden Lotus Award, recognizing its impressive contributions in terms of art and social impact.

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