
🎞️ 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