78th Annual DGA Awards Entry Forms
Click the buttons below to access eligibility requirements and the entry forms for each DGA Award category.
Theatrical Feature Film
Entry Form
The deadline for all Theatrical Feature Film entries is
Friday, November 14, 2025
Michael Apted Award for
First-Time Theatrical Feature Film
Entry Form
The deadline for all First-Time Theatrical Feature Film entries is
Friday, October 17, 2025
Documentary Film
Entry Form
The deadline for all Documentary Film entries is
Friday, October 17, 2025
Commercials
Entry Form
The deadline for all Commercials entries is
Friday, November 14, 2025
Television
Entry Forms
| Comedy Series | Documentary Series / News | |
| Dramatic Series | Limited & Anthology Series | |
| Movies for Television | Reality / Quiz & Game | |
| Sports | Variety |
The deadline for all Television entries is
Friday, November 14, 2025
Complete DGA Awards Schedule:
THEATRICAL FEATURE FILM AWARD
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Entry Forms for Theatrical Feature Film available online |
Tues., Sep. 9, 2025 |
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Deadline for submitting Theatrical Feature Film entries |
Fri., Nov. 14, 2025 |
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Online voting for Theatrical Feature Film Nominations opens |
Mon., Dec. 15, 2025 |
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Deadline to vote online for Theatrical Feature Film Nominations |
Wed., Jan. 7, 2026 |
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Announce Theatrical Feature Film Nominees |
Thurs., Jan. 8, 2026 |
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Online voting for Theatrical Feature Film Award opens |
Thurs., Jan. 8, 2026 |
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Membership Screenings of Nominated Theatrical Feature Films |
Mon.-Fri., Jan. 19-23, 2026 |
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Deadline to vote online for Theatrical Feature Film Award |
Fri., Feb. 6, 2026 |
TELEVISION AWARDS
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Entry Forms for Television & Commercials available online |
Tues., Sep. 9, 2025 |
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Deadline for submitting Television and Commercials entries |
Fri., Nov. 14, 2025 |
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Online voting for Television Nominations opens |
Mon., Dec. 15, 2025 |
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Deadline to vote online for Television Nominations |
Mon., Jan. 5, 2026 |
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Announce all Television and Commercials Nominees |
Wed., Jan. 7, 2026 |
MICHAEL APTED AWARD FOR FIRST-TIME THEATRICAL FEATURE FILM
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Entry Forms for First-Time Theatrical Feature Film available online |
Tues., Sep. 9, 2025 |
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Deadline for submitting First-Time Theatrical Feature Film Entries |
Fri., Oct. 17, 2025 |
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Announce Michael Apted Award for First-Time Theatrical Feature Film Nominees |
Thurs., Jan. 8, 2026 |
DOCUMENTARY FILM AWARD
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Entry Form for Documentary Film available online |
Tues., Sep. 9, 2025 |
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Deadline for submitting Documentary Film entries |
Fri., Oct. 17, 2025 |
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Announce Documentary Film Nominees |
Wed., Jan. 7, 2026 |
78th ANNUAL DGA AWARDS
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Dinner Reservation Forms Available |
Tues., Jan. 13, 2026 |
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78th Annual DGA Awards Ceremony |
Saturday, February 7, 2026 |
