Eligibility:
Critics Choice Awards Television Categories are:
- Best Drama Series
- Best Actor in a Drama Series
- Best Actress in a Drama Series
- Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
- Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
- Best Comedy Series
- Best Actor in a Comedy Series
- Best Actress in a Comedy Series
- Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
- Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
- Best Comedy Special
- Best Limited Series
- Best Movie Made for Television
- Best Actor in a Limited Series or a Movie Made for Television
- Best Actress in a Limited Series or a Movie Made for Television
- Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or a Movie Made for Television
- Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or a Movie Made for Television
- Best Talk Show
- Best Variety Series
- Best Animated Series
- Best Foreign Language Series
Submission Instructions:
Entrants will submit the following materials:
- Basic information about the Submitter and the Entry (including submitter contact info, entry title, production company, network, episode premiere date, etc.).
- A logline of up to 50 words that describes the complete series.
- Not required but suggested: An essay of up to 300 words regarding the submission, as a guide for judges. The essay may be used to call attention to factors which make the entry worthy of recognition. It can address such points as the creative and production goals of the entry, techniques used to achieve these goals, any challenges that were met, and the impact of the program. The essay will be seen by judges alongside the video.
- A representative photo. For all entries, a promotional still, with no text or logos.
- A video of a representative episode from a series, movie or talk show.
You have three video options:- Provide a digital link to the screener with a password.
- Provide a FYC website with a password or promo code.
- Upload the video. Video requirements:
Video: 1920×1080 progressive
Codec: H.264
Bit Rate: 6-8 MB
Audio: AAC, stereo, 192-320kbps, 44-48 kHz
MP4 format is preferred
No timecodes
No bars & tones
No commercials, a few seconds of black is optional
Slate is optional but preferred
The file should be under 4GB
File name must include: Show or Performer name, and Category.
Indee.TV/CCA Screener Platform
In addition to the standard submission portal, you have the additional option of upload your film/series content to the CCA dedicated screener platform powered by Indee.TV, preferred by CCA members across the U.S.
Additional Indee and CCA fees will apply.
Please contact Kymber Allen at kymber@criticschoice.com for full pricing details and/or to arrange your content upload.
Entry Fees:
Show Entry Fee (for series, movie, or talk show): $320
Talent Entry Fee (for all categories): $125
Submissions close: November 17, 2025
Regarding payment, once you have completed ALL your submissions, please email support@criticschoice.com and arrange for payment via PayPal or credit card or to receive an invoice to pay by check.
In order send to send FYC information to members, please contact Kymber Allen at kymber@criticschoice.com.
Questions? Email David Freedman: dfreedman@criticschoice.com