Submission Information
Any series or movie can be nominated if released on a broadcast network, cable, or streaming digital platform between June 1, 2023, and May 31, 2024. With thousands of series to consider each calendar year, our submission process streamlines the nomination process while giving each show or individual submitted a fair and equal opportunity to be nominated. Once a submission entry is completed, the show, movie, or individual will be added to the list of submitted individuals, series, or movies in their selected category.
List of 2024 Astra TV Awards Categories:
Best Animated Series or TV Movie
Best Anime Series or TV Movie
Best Children or Family Series
Best Comedy or Stand-Up Special
Best Documentary TV Movie
Best Game Show
Best Nonfiction Series
Best Reality-Competition Series
Best Short Form Series
Best Television Movie
Best Variety Series
Best Variety Special
Best Voice-Over Performance
Best Guest Actor in a Drama Series
Best Guest Actress in a Drama Series
Best Guest Actor in a Comedy Series
Best Guest Actress in a Comedy Series
Best Writing in Broadcast Network or Cable Comedy Series
Best Writing in a Streaming Comedy Series
Best Writing in a Broadcast Network or Cable Drama Series
Best Writing in a Streaming Drama Series
Best Writing in a Limited Series or TV Movie
Best Directing in Broadcast Network or Cable Comedy Series
Best Directing in a Streaming Comedy Series
Best Directing in a Streaming Drama Series
Best Directing in a Broadcast Network or Cable Drama Series
Best Directing in a Limited Series or TV Movie
Best Limited Series
Best Actor in a Limited Series or TV Movie
Best Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie
Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or TV Movie
Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie
Best Broadcast Network Drama Series
Best Cable Drama Series
Best Streaming Drama Series
Best Actor in a Broadcast Network or Cable Drama Series
Best Actor in a Streaming Drama Series
Best Actress in a Broadcast Network or Cable Drama Series
Best Actress in a Streaming Drama Series
Best Supporting Actor in a Broadcast Network or Cable Drama Series
Best Supporting Actor in a Streaming Drama Series
Best Supporting Actress in a Broadcast Network or Cable Drama Series
Best Supporting Actress in a Streaming Drama Series
Best Broadcast Network Comedy Series
Best Cable Comedy Series
Best Streaming Comedy Series
Best Actor in a Broadcast Network or Cable Comedy Series
Best Actor in a Streaming Comedy Series
Best Actress in a Broadcast Network or Cable Comedy Series
Best Actress in a Streaming Comedy Series
Best Supporting Actor in Broadcast Network or Cable Comedy Series
Best Supporting Actor in a Streaming Comedy Series
Best Supporting Actress in Broadcast Network or Cable Comedy Series
Best Supporting Actress in a Streaming Comedy Series
Individual Entry Pricing:
Individual Series or Movie Submission – $300
Individual Submissions (Acting, Directing, and Writing) – $100
* If a directing or writing submission consists of more than one individual, there will be an additional fee of $100 per individual on said submission. For example, if a writing submission for Better Call Saul has two writers, the total submission cost will be $200.
Entry Packages:
Package A: Ten Series or Movie submissions with unlimited individual submissions for the same series or movie – $8,000
Package B: Twenty Series or Movie submissions with unlimited individual submissions for the same series or movie – $15,000
Package C: Unlimited Series or Movie submissions with all individual category submissions for a single network, channel, or streaming platform. – $20,000
* Package C cannot be combined across multiple networks or platforms. For example, CBS series cannot be combined with Paramount+ series. All submissions in Package C must initially air on one channel or platform. Package D best fits your needs if you own multiple channels or platforms.
Package D: Unlimited Series & Movie submissions with unlimited category submissions for the entire company. – $30,000
* Examples for Package D:
- A&E Networks: A&E, Lifetime, History Channel
- Amazon MGM: Prime Video, MGM+, Freevee
- AMC Networks: AMC, BBC America, IFC, Sundance TV, WeTv, Allblk, AMC+, Acorn TV, and Shudder
- Paramount Global: CBS, Paramount+, Paramount Network, BET, BET+, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Showtime, Pop TV, Logo, CMT, and TV Land
- Walt Disney Entertainment: ABC, Freeform, Hulu, Disney+, Disney Channel, FX Networks, and NatGeo
- Warner Bros. Discovery: HBO, Max, The CW, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, TNT, TBS, TruTV, Food Network, Discovery Channel, Food Network, HGTV, and CNN
Submission Checklist
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General information about the submission (title, season, episode number, and platform).
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A logline or brief plot description about the submission.
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A promotional image for each series or movie submission.
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For acting submissions (series only), please provide the episode number from the current season that you believe highlights the best performance by the actor who is being submitted.
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A headshot for all individual submissions (acting, casting, costume design, directing, score, or writing).
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How to submit videos:
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Provide 40 digital links to access the submission
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Provide 40 codes to an FYC app or website
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Upload the video and share it to [email protected] using WeTransfer, Dropbox, or Google Drive. The file will be downloaded and shared with the nominating committee members.
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Video Quality: 720p, 1080p, or 4K.
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Video Format: MP4 or MOV.
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Audio Codec: Stereo or 5.1 Sound.
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Closed Captioning is preferred.
Questions? Please email the Awards Office at [email protected].
Are you ready to submit an entry? Please click here to begin.
Streaming Platform Submission Info:
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):
AcornTV
Allblk
Amazon Prime
AMC+
Apple TV +
BET+
Britbox
Crackle
Disney +
ESPN +
Freevee
Hulu
Max
Netflix
Other
Crunchyroll
Shudder
SundanceNow
We TV+
Roku
Peacock
Discovery +
Paramount +
Astra TV Awards Timeline:
Monday, March 11, 2024 – Astra TV Submissions Open
Sunday, April 28, 2024 – Astra TV Awards Fest
Friday, May 31, 2024 – Astra TV Submissions Close
Monday, June 17, 2024 – Astra TV Awards Nomination Committee Voting Opens
Monday, June 24, 2024 – Astra TV Awards Nomination Committee Voting Closes
Tuesday, July 2, 2024 – Astra TV Awards Nomination Announcement at 8:30am PT/11:30am PT
Tuesday, July 9, 2024 – Astra TV Awards Winner Voting begins at 8am PT/11am PT
Tuesday, July 16, 2024 – Astra TV Awards Winner Voting ends at 8:59pm PT/11:59pm ET
Sunday, July 28, 2024 – Astra TV Nominees Conversation Event
Saturday, August 24, 2024 – Astra TV Awards Ceremonies