India, Aug. 11 -- The process of deciding India's official entry for the 2027 Oscars is now underway with filmmakers and producers beginning to submit films for consideration in the Best International Feature Film category. But the final Indian entry will not be known until September when the selection jury completes its screenings and announces its choice.

The Film Federation of India (FFI) has laid out the timeline for this year's selection process, with September set to be an important month for films hoping to represent the country at the Academy Awards.

Speaking to Amar Ujala Digital, FFI's Abhay Singh explained how the process will work this year which includes when submissions will close, when the jury will begin watching the fil...