In an unprecedented awards season move, indie studio IFC has unleashed an open letter to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences — signed by none other than Indy, the breakout canine star of “ Good Boy .” The letter, humorous yet heartfelt, calls for the inclusion of animal actors in the Oscars’ acting categories, arguing it’s high time Hollywood gave its four-legged performers the recognition they deserve.

“Despite my critically acclaimed role in the recent film ‘Good Boy,’ — I have been deemed ineligible for the Best Actor category,” Indy laments in the letter obtained exclusively by Variety and distributed by IFC. “Apparently, I am not a good enough boy for you.”

The campaign is backed by a box office high-mark for IFC. “Good Boy” opened to $2.2 million, marking IFC’s se

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