Submission deadline for documentary features is today, Thursday, September 15

September 15, 5pm is the deadline for filmmakers to submit documentary features to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for consideration for the 84th Academy Awards.

To be eligible, the documentaries must complete seven-day commercial runs in both Los Angeles County and the Borough of Manhattan in New York between September 1, 2010, and December 31, 2011.

The September 1 to December 31 period is one-time only; in future years, eligibility will follow the calendar year.

For criteria and further information visit: http://www.oscars.org/awards/academyawards/rules/rule12.html