Homebound, India's official entry to the Oscars, has been named among the 15 shortlisted titles in the Best International Feature Film category. The Neeraj Ghaywan directorial has moved a step closer to securing an Academy Award nomination after advancing to the next stage of voting. Following the initial round, the Academy has narrowed the field to 15 films representing a wide geographical spread from across the world. While making the shortlist does not guarantee a final nomination, it marks a significant milestone and brings Homebound one step closer to an Oscar nomination.