# Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

Type: organization

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-21**: Theatrical Block — The CBFC officially denies the film a release certificate for the Indian market.
- **2026-01-20**: Oscar Nomination — The Gaza-themed documentary receives an Academy Award nomination, increasing its global profile.
- **2023-08-01**: Cinematograph Amendment Act — New legislation grants the government enhanced powers to intervene in film certification and combat piracy.
- **2021-04-01**: FCAT Abolished — The government dissolves the Film Certification Appellate Tribunal, forcing legal appeals into the High Court system.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### India Blocks Oscar-Nominated Gaza Film, Signaling Tighter Media Regulation
2026-03-22 04:29:48 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

The Indian government has halted the theatrical release of an Oscar-nominated documentary focused on the Gaza conflict, citing national security and diplomatic sensitivities. This decision underscores a growing trend of aggressive regulatory intervention by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) under expanded statutory powers.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/india-blocks-gaza-film-regulation-analysis

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