Wikimedia Commons/Academy Awards Best Inter Movie Iranian filmmakers welcome Oscars' updated International Feature rules, calling it a positive step but urging more inclusive reforms for independent cinema. May 5, 2026 AceShowbiz - The Iranian Independent Filmmakers Association (Iranian Independent Filmmakers Association) has expressed its approval of recent adjustments to the submission guidelines for the Best International Feature Film category at the Academy Awards. These changes, announced on Friday, aim to refine the rules governing how films are entered into this prestigious category.