Several IFFR films have been submitted for the 99th Oscars in the International Film category. Titles such as Mejbaur Rahman Sumon's *Roid*, Ana Cristina Barragán's *The Ivy*, Ildikó Enyedi's *Silent Friend*, Kamila Andini's *Four Seasons in Java*, and *Narciso* are on the longlist. *Variations on a Theme*, Tiger Award winner at IFFR 2026, also represents South Africa. The five nominees will be announced on January 21.