Submissions for the 25th Annual SAG Awards are now open!
Submitting for the SAG Awards
Submissions are accepted for performers in motion pictures and primetime television, cable and new media-originated programs which follow the format of traditional series, movies and limited series. All submissions must satisfy our eligibility criteria.
The SAG Awards categorizes performances by individuals and casts/ensembles. The eligibility period is calendar year 2018. Submissions close Monday, October 22, 2018 at 5pm PT.
Before submitting, please take a moment to review or Rules and key dates before submitting.
We are again recognizing stunt performers. These honors commend work within the stunt community and include both stunt performers and coordinators in film and series programming. The recipients will be announced from the red carpet just prior to the SAG Awards telecast.
Who Can Submit
With the actor’s permission, producers, studios/networks, agents, managers, or publicists may submit performances for consideration in the category designated by the actor. Actors may of course submit their own performances.
How to Submit
Submissions are 100% paperless. We are proud recipients of the Environmental Media Association Green Seal Award for Sustainable Practices seven years running. In order to continue our commitment to the environment, we are accepting submissions only online.
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Be sure that all spelling, contact information company/distribution information is correct. Please also confirm the awards category in which you are submitting. Information listed on your submission will be used by the SAG Awards for balloting and nominations.
Submissions will be accepted through Monday, October 22nd, 5pm PT. Nominations will be announced Wednesday, December 12th. See our complete SAG Awards calendar.
Submission Fees
Individual: $100/each
Cast/Ensemble: $1,200/each for up to 15 actors per entry*
*Ensembles and Casts with more than 15 actors will be charged an additional $100 per performer above the 15 actor threshold.
Stunt Ensembles: $1,200/each
Submissions are payable by check made out to Screen Actors Guild Awards or credit card (via Secure online payment method).
Additional Material Requirements
Photos
NEW FOR 2018: You MUST upload a photo in the online submission that meet the specs given. We are no longer accepting URLs for photo download sites.
When uploading photos with your submission, please label your files "Title_ActorName". You must also provide a photo credit and copyright information.
Photos will be used at the televised nominations announcement, as well as for the Telecast advertising/promotion, the ceremony program book and on the SAG Awards website. Please provide a photo credit and copyright information as requested.
- Film Categories
- Individuals: Must be in-character still from the film (with ONLY the submitted actor pictured)
- Cast: One Sheet/Key Art (without advertising) and Title Art.
- Television Categories
- Individuals: Must be an in-character gallery photo of the actor.
- Ensemble: Gallery ensemble photo and show logo (no advertising, laurels quotes, etc).
- Stunt Categories
- Title Art or Show Logo
DVDS
Required for the following categories:
- Cast in a Motion Picture: One DVD required.
- Important:Main Title legal credits will be accepted only if a DVD for a Cast in a Motion Picture submission is not available by close of submissions. However, we MUST receive a DVD for any outstanding submissions no later than Friday, December 28, 2018.
- Male or Female Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series: One DVD of the completed project (if submitting multiple individuals for the same TV Movie/Limited Series, only one DVD is required for Awards Office use).
Please note, DVDs are NOTrequired for any individual or stunt submissions in Motion Picture, Drama or Comedy categories.
LEGAL CREDITS
Required for the following categories:
- Comedy or Drama Ensembles: Legal credits must be provided for each eligible episode in the calendar year. No DVDs required.
Submission Checklist
In order to complete your submission we must receive the following in addition to your online form:
- Payment in the form of check or credit card (via secure online transaction)
- A photo to represent the actor, cast or ensemble uploaded to your submissions application.
- A DVD screener/credits are required for the following:
- Motion Picture Cast: One DVD of the completed project.
- Drama and Comedy Series Ensembles: Legal credits for each eligible episode in the calendar year.
- Male or Female Actor in a TV Movie or Limited Series: One DVD (if submitting multiple individuals for the same TV Movie/Miniseries, only one DVD is required).
Again, DVDs are NOT required for individual or stunt submissions in Motion Picture, Drama or Comedy categories.
Please send DVD and/or payment (if not paying by credit card) to:
SAG Awards
Attn: Submissions
5757 Wilshire Blvd., 7th Fl
Los Angeles, CA 90036
We will contact you with any questions regarding your submission. You will receive confirmation once your submission has been processed and accepted by Awards staff.
Screen Actors Guild Awards Office
(323) 549-6707 Phone
awardsinfo@sagawards.org