Both of these concert films are likely to be ineligible for nomination for the Best Documentary Award at the 2024 Oscars.

Two major artists, Beyoncé and Taylor Swift, have both announced they will release concert films later this year, capturing memorable moments from their incredible world tours. This makes fans extremely excited and looking forward to seeing these two names stand in the nomination category of the 2024 Oscars. However, according to experts, this may be difficult. happen.

According to the Academy’s requirements, the documentary category must be a “cinematic non-fiction film released in theaters that creatively addresses cultural, artistic, historical, social, and cultural themes.” scientific, economic, or other subjects. It may be photographed in actual events or may use partial recreations, stock footage, stills, animation, stop motion, or other techniques. , as long as the emphasis is on fact and not fiction”.

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With the above requirements, both concert films meet. However, the Documentary category’s special rules state the following: “Works that are essentially promotional or instructional in nature are not eligible. Works that are essentially performance records are also not eligible”. Thus, the two films of “Queen Bee” and the star born in 1989 both failed.

In addition, the deadline to submit films for the Best Documentary nomination is October 2 and neither of these films was sent to the Academy.

Although not eligible for the 2024 Oscars, both films have a high possibility of qualifying for the Best Musical Film category at the 2025 Grammys.