Submission Information:

Submissions for the Astra Film Awards are now open. Any film released between January 1, 2026 and December 31, 2026 is eligible.

Each winning entry will receive a single statuette. *Additional statuettes can be ordered by the studio, agent, publicist, or winner’s request for a flat fee of $300 per statue.
Order Form: https://square.link/u/vMg9oHeS

Entry Fees:

There is a submission fee of $300 to enter a film for consideration. Each submission covers the following primary categories: Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Director, and either Best Adapted Screenplay or Best Original Screenplay. In addition, all submitted films will automatically be eligible for any remaining in-competition categories such as Best Animated Feature, Best International Feature, Best Comedy or Musical, etc. A full list of categories along with the number of nominees in each category can be found below:

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Best Picture  – Drama (6)

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Best Actor – Drama (6)

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Best Actress – Drama (6)

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Best Supporting Actor – Drama (6)

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Best Supporting Actress  – Drama (6)

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Best Picture –  Comedy or Musical (6)

9

Best Actor – Comedy (6)

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Best Actress – Comedy (6)

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Best Suppporting Actress –  Comedy or Musical (6)

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Best Supporting Actress –  Comedy or Musical (6)

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Best Cast Ensemble (6)

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Best Director (6)

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Best Adapted Screenplay (6)

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Best Original Screenplay (6)

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Best Action or Science Fiction Feature (6)

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Best Animated Feature (6)

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Best Voice-Over Performance (6)

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Best Documentary Feature (6)

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Best First Feature (6)

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Best Horror or Thriller Feature (6)

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Best Performance in a Horror or Thriller (6)

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Best Indie Feature (6)

9

Best International Feature (6)

9

Best Book to Screen Feature (6)

9

Best Young Performer (6)

All members will vote on the winners.

Astra Film Awards Timeline:

  • Monday, October 19, 2026 – Film Submissions Opens
  • Wednesday, November 18, 2026 – Film Submissions Close
  • Monday, November 23, 2026 – Nomination Voting Opens
  • Sunday, November 29, 2026 – Nomination Voting Closes
  • Wednesday, December 2, 2026 – Astra Film Awards Nominations Revealed at 10am PT
  • Friday, December 4, 2026 – Final Voting for Astra Film Awards Opens
  • Friday, December 11, 2026 – Final Voting for Astra Film Awards Closes
  • Wednesday, January 6, 2027 – 2026 Astra Film Awards Ceremony

Submission Checklist:

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Basic information about the selected entry.
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A brief plot description of the content being submitted.
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A promotional image from the series or movie. Headshots for any talent submissions.
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One video submission of the movie or tv show for consideration. This can be submitted on our secure platform through Indee. 

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Basic information about the selected entry.
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Ways to submit videos:
  • Use our Indee Screening Platform under “Astra Screeners”
  • Provide a digital link to access the screener.
  • Provide an FYC app or website with all required login information.
  • Video Quality: 720p, 1080p, or 4K.
  • Video Format: MP4 or MOV.
  • Audio Codec: Stereo or 5.1 Sound.
  • The file size should be under 35GB.
  • All video submissions should include beginning and end credits.
  • Closed Captioning is preferred.
*If digital screeners are not yet available, nominating committee members can receive invites to attend in-person screenings.

Questions? Please Michael Hurt at awards@theastras.com.