Submission Information

Any series or movie can be nominated if released on a broadcast network, cable, or streaming platform between June 1, 2024, and May 31, 2025. In order to be eligible, at least 50% or more of the total number of episodes from the current season will premiere on or before May 31, 2025.

There is a flat fee of $300 per series submitted. The submission fee includes the series AND all corresponding categories including actor, actress, supporting actor, supporting actress, cast ensemble, writing, and directing.

We strongly encourage all networks to email a PDF, Word Document, or Excel Spreadsheet that include all of the eligible writing, directing, and acting entrants to Awards@TheAstras.com.

2025 Astra TV Awards Categories:

9

Best Animated Series

9

Best Anime Series

9

Best Broadcast Network Comedy Series

9

Best Broadcast Network Drama Series

9

Best Cable Comedy Series

9

Best Cable Drama Series

9

Best Comedy or Stand-Up Special

9

Best Documentary TV Movie

9

Best Docuseries

9

Best Limited Series

9

Best Nonfiction Series

9

Best Reality Series

9

Best Reality Competition Series

9

Best Streaming Comedy Series

9

Best Streaming Drama Series

9

Best TV Movie

9

Best Variety Series or Special

9

Best Cast Ensemble in a Comedy Series

9

Best Cast Ensemble in a Drama Series

9

Best Cast Ensemble in a Limited Series or TV Movie

9

Best Performance by an Actress in a Comedy Series

9

Best Performance by an Actor in a Comedy Series

9

Best Performance by an Actress in a Drama Series

9

Best Performance by an Actor in a Drama Series

9

Best Performance by an Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie

9

Best Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series or TV Movie

9

Best Performance by a Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series

9

Best Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series

9

Best Performance by a Supporting Actress in a Drama Series

9

Best Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Drama Series

9

Best Performance by an Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie

9

Best Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or TV Movie

9

Best Performance by a Guest Actor in a Comedy Series

9

Best Performance by a Guest Actress in a Comedy Series

9

Best Performance by a Guest Actor in a Drama Series

9

Best Performance by a Guest Actress in a Drama Series

9

Best Lead Voice-Over Performance in an Anime or Animated Series

9

Best Supporting Voice-Over Performance in an Anime or Animated Series

9

Best Writing in a Comedy Series

9

Best Writing in a Drama Series

9

Best Writing in a Limited Series or TV Movie

9

Best Direction in a Comedy Series

9

Best Direction in a Drama Series

9

Best Direction in a Limited Series or TV Movie

Nomination Process and # of Nominations:

A nominating committee will vote on the nominees for the 2025 Astra TV Awards. The committee will include critics, entertainment journalists, filmmakers, influencers, producers, and other industry professionals.
There can be up to ten series nominated per category as selected by the nominating committee.
There will be a total of ten performances nominated in each of the acting categories. To ensure that all platforms (Broadcast, Cable and Streaming) are honored and recognized collectively, our nominating committee will select three Broadcast Network performances, three Cable performances, and four Streaming performances in each of the acting categories. The same process will be applied to the cast ensemble, directing and writing categories.

Streaming Platform Submission Information:

To submit as a series, movie, or individual, it must be original programming exclusive to the streaming platform.

For example, shows that air on FOX but are available the next day on Hulu do not qualify as streaming titles. Current streaming platforms that are eligible for nominations (more to be added as original/exclusive content is created on other streaming platforms):

R

AcornTV

R

Allblk

R

AMC+

R

Apple TV +

R

BET+

R

Britbox

R

Crackle

R

Crunchyroll

R
Discovery +
R

Disney +

R

ESPN +

R

Freevee

R
Hallmark+
R

Hulu

R

Max

R

Netflix

R

Other

R

Paramount +

R

Peacock

R
Prime Video
R

Roku

R

Shudder

R

SundanceNow

R
The Network
R
Tubi
R

We TV+

Submission Checklist:

  • General information about the submission (title, season and platform)

  • Provide 40 digital links to access the submission or 40 codes to an FYC app or website.

  • If individual links are not available, please upload an episode from the series and share it to awards@theastras.com using WeTransfer, Dropbox, or Google Drive. The file will be downloaded and shared with the nominating committee members.

  • Video Quality: 720p, 1080p, or 4K.

  • Video Format: MP4 or MOV.

  • Audio Codec: Stereo or 5.1 Sound.

  • Closed Captioning is preferred.

Questions? Please email the Awards Office at awards@theastras.com.

Are you ready to submit an entry? Please click here to begin.

Astra TV Awards Timeline:

R

Thursday, March 20, 2025 – Astra TV Submission Open

R

Friday, April 25, 2025 – Astra TV Submissions Close

R

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 – Deadline for Screeners and Links

R
Sunday, May 4, 2025 – Nominating Committee Voting Begins at 9am PT
R
Saturday, May 10, 2025 – Nominating Committee Voting Closes at 6pm PT
R
Thursday, May 15, 2025 – Nomination Announcement via Social Media at 8am PT
R
Monday, May 19, 2025 – Final Voting Begins at 9am PT
R
Saturday, May 24, 2025 – Final Voting Closes at 6pm PT
R
Tuesday, June 10, 2025 – 2025 Astra TV Awards