The Road to the Oscar Documentary Shortlist Requires More than Just Money for Most

Writer Addie Morfoot reports on the race for a spot on the 2024 Oscar documentary shortlist seeing smaller-budget documentaries like Anonymous Sister, King Coal, Fantastic Machine, and Invisible Beauty relying on limited campaigns, as well as the new DIY FYC (For Your Consideration) initiative, challenging the dominance of high-spending contenders and emphasizing the value of independent films. Despite budget constraints, these filmmakers aim to question the need for massive campaign spending in the Oscar race.