Visar Morina's 'Shame and Money' Wins Sundance Prize, Eligible for Oscars
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Academy Announces New Pathways for International Feature Oscar Submissions
Filmmaker Visar Morina's latest feature, 'Shame and Money,' has won the 2026 Sundance World Cinema Dramatic Competition Jury Prize. The film is now eligible for the 2027 Academy Award for Best International Feature Film under new qualification rules. Morina has also signed with Cinetic for representation across all media.
Facts First
- 'Shame and Money' won the 2026 Sundance World Cinema Dramatic Competition Jury Prize
- The film is eligible for the 2027 Best International Feature Film Oscar under new Academy rules
- Visar Morina has signed with Cinetic for representation across all media
- The film follows Kosovar dairy farmers uprooted from their rural home to an urban environment
- 'Shame and Money' currently has a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes
What Happened
Visar Morina's film 'Shame and Money' won the 2026 Sundance World Cinema Dramatic Competition Jury Prize. Following this win, the film is eligible for the 2027 Academy Award for Best International Feature Film category due to new qualification rules announced this month. Morina has also signed with the management firm Cinetic for representation across all media.
Why this Matters to You
If you follow international cinema, this development may bring a compelling new film to your attention. 'Shame and Money,' which explores the story of displaced farmers, could become more widely available in theaters or on streaming platforms as its awards eligibility and critical acclaim generate interest. The film's success might also lead to greater visibility for stories from Kosovo and similar regions.
What's Next
The film's global sales are being handled by The Yellow Affair, which will likely work to secure wider distribution following its Sundance win and Oscar eligibility. The film's journey through the upcoming awards season, culminating in the 2027 Oscars, will be its next major test. Morina's new representation at Cinetic could lead to future projects with a broader reach.