MUMBAI: The Academy Of Motion Picture Arts And Sciences has announced the names of seven films that have made it to the shortlist for the make-up prize.

The films in alphabetical order are: District 9; Il Divo; The Imaginarium Of Doctor Parnassus; Night At The Museum:Battle Of The Smithsonian; The Road; Star Trek; and The Young Victoria.

On 23 January all members of the Academy‘s make-up branch will be invited to view ten-minute excerpts from each of the seven films.

Following the screenings, members will vote to nominate three films for final Oscar consideration.

The nominations will be announced on 2 February.