🎞️ Materials for ballot inclusion due Friday, March 6

To include your film on the ballot, please submit the following by Friday, March 6:

  • Trailer or scene links (≤ 3 minutes total)
    • You may submit different clips for different award categories
    • Please label clearly by category
  • Key art & title graphic
    • High-resolution JPEG (300 dpi+)
  • Film credits
    • These will appear on the ballot and at the awards ceremony
    • Please send any updates/corrections ASAP
  • Supplemental materials (optional)
    • PDF documents or behind-the-scenes videos (max 2 minutes) explaining VFX, sound, or other production elements

🎬 Video for Awards Ceremony Montage due Friday, April 10

For inclusion in the Awards Ceremony montage, please submit a trailer or excerpt by Friday, April 10:

  • Resolution: DCI 4K (4096 × 2160) preferred, minimum 1920 × 1080
  • Framerate: 24fps or 23.97fps (no HFR)
  • Format: .MOV or .MXF; ProRes 422, DNxHR HQ, or DI equivalent

🎥 Theater Marketing Recognition Videos due Friday, April 10

Last year’s theater shout-out videos were a hit, so we’re bringing them back. You’re invited to submit a short video (≤ 1 minute) recognizing a theater partner for an outstanding marketing campaign.

Video guidelines:

  • Format: QuickTime or AVI, 720 × 1280 or 1920 × 1080
  • Compression: High-quality H.264 or non-compressed
  • Tip: If filming with a mobile device, please record horizontally