Decidedly the film industry is strongly impacted by the current health crisis. Indeed, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is reportedly considering postponing the 93rd edition of the Oscars. It is currently scheduled for February 28, 2021. The media Variety assures it, the holding of this edition is very likely to be postponed. This could be a 4-month postponement. The world of cinema has been at a standstill for several months now. Cinemas are closed, filming is stopped, in the end the entire production chain is impacted by this global crisis. According to the British tabloid The Sun, an important reason would push the American Film Academy to postpone this ceremony. It is the fact that at the moment American cinema is facing a shortage of feature films. 
Less strict rules for the 2021 Oscars?
In general, in order for a film to be nominated for the Oscars it is necessary that it be released no later than December 31 of the previous year. Many films could be impacted by this date given that the release of films is delayed at this time. For example, a film like Denis Villeneuve's Dune that comes out at the end of the year is eligible. For the others, they will have to adapt and find a solution if they want to run. For the moment several media are talking about a postponement of the eligibility period of films to get a nomination. In addition, the films will not have to have been screened for seven days in Los Angeles County to be able to hope for a nomination. This could particularly benefit movies available on streaming platforms like Netflix.
