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:

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Best Animated Series or TV Movie

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Best Anime Series or TV Movie

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Best Children or Family Series

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Best Comedy or Stand-Up Special

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Best Documentary TV Movie

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Best Game Show

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Best Nonfiction Series

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Best Reality-Competition Series

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Best Short Form Series

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Best Television Movie

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Best Variety Series

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Best Variety Special

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Best Voice-Over Performance

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Best Guest Actor in a Drama Series

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Best Guest Actress in a Drama Series

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Best Guest Actor in a Comedy Series

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Best Guest Actress in a Comedy Series

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Best Writing in Broadcast Network or Cable Comedy Series

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Best Writing in a Streaming Comedy Series

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Best Writing in a Broadcast Network or Cable Drama Series

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Best Writing in a Streaming Drama Series

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Best Writing in a Limited Series or TV Movie

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Best Directing in Broadcast Network or Cable Comedy Series

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Best Directing in a Streaming Comedy Series

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Best Directing in a Streaming Drama Series

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Best Directing in a Broadcast Network or Cable Drama Series

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Best Directing in a Limited Series or TV Movie

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Best Limited Series

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Best Actor in a Limited Series or TV Movie

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Best Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie

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Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or TV Movie

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Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie

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Best Broadcast Network Drama Series

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Best Cable Drama Series

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Best Streaming Drama Series

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Best Actor in a Broadcast Network or Cable Drama Series

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Best Actor in a Streaming Drama Series

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Best Actress in a Broadcast Network or Cable Drama Series

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Best Actress in a Streaming Drama Series

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Best Supporting Actor in a Broadcast Network or Cable Drama Series

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Best Supporting Actor in a Streaming Drama Series

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Best Supporting Actress in a Broadcast Network or Cable Drama Series

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Best Supporting Actress in a Streaming Drama Series

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Best Broadcast Network Comedy Series

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Best Cable Comedy Series

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Best Streaming Comedy Series

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Best Actor in a Broadcast Network or Cable Comedy Series

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Best Actor in a Streaming Comedy Series

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Best Actress in a Broadcast Network or Cable Comedy Series

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Best Actress in a Streaming Comedy Series

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Best Supporting Actor in Broadcast Network or Cable Comedy Series

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Best Supporting Actor in a Streaming Comedy Series

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Best Supporting Actress in Broadcast Network or Cable Comedy Series

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Best Supporting Actress in a Streaming Comedy Series

Individual Entry Pricing:

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Individual Series or Movie Submission – $300

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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:

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Package A: Ten Series or Movie submissions with unlimited individual submissions for the same series or movie – $8,000

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Package B: Twenty Series or Movie submissions with unlimited individual submissions for the same series or movie – $15,000

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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.

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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

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

  • A logline or brief plot description about the submission.

  • A promotional image for each series or movie submission.

  • 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.

  • A headshot for all individual submissions (acting, casting, costume design, directing, score, or writing). 

  • How to submit videos:

    • Provide 40 digital links to access the submission

    • Provide 40 codes to an FYC app or website

    • Upload the video 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.

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):

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AcornTV

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Allblk

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Amazon Prime

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AMC+

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Apple TV +

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BET+

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Britbox

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Crackle

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Disney +

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ESPN +

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Freevee

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Hulu

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Max

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Netflix

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Other

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Crunchyroll

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Shudder

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SundanceNow

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We TV+

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Roku

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Peacock

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Discovery +

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Paramount +

Astra TV Awards Timeline:

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Monday, March 11, 2024 – Astra TV Submissions Open

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Sunday, April 28, 2024 – Astra TV Awards Fest

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Friday, May 31, 2024 – Astra TV Submissions Close

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Monday, June 17, 2024 – Astra TV Awards Nomination Committee Voting Opens

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Monday, June 24, 2024 – Astra TV Awards Nomination Committee Voting Closes

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Tuesday, July 2, 2024 – Astra TV Awards Nomination Announcement at 8:30am PT/11:30am PT

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Tuesday, July 9, 2024 – Astra TV Awards Winner Voting begins at 8am PT/11am PT

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Tuesday, July 16, 2024 – Astra TV Awards Winner Voting ends at 8:59pm PT/11:59pm ET

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Sunday, July 28, 2024 – Astra TV Nominees Conversation Event

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Saturday, August 24, 2024 – Astra TV Awards Ceremonies