For
Quality should matter, not where it's released.
Against
Cinema awards should be only for theatrical releases.
Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.
“Meanwhile, the Prime movie Saltburn is eligible for Oscars.”
“Films initially made available through commercial streaming may qualify for awards consideration in the General Entry category.”
“Movies qualifying for an Oscar have to get theatrical releases at some point.”
“Festival release date doesn’t count, it’s just theatrical release date.”