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 13, 2026
Michael Apted Award for
First-Time Theatrical Feature Film
Entry Form
The deadline for all First-Time Theatrical Feature Film entries is
Friday, October 16, 2026
Documentary Film
Entry Form
The deadline for all Documentary Film entries is
Friday, October 16, 2026
Commercials
Entry Form
The deadline for all Commercials entries is
Friday, November 13, 2026
Television
Entry Forms
The deadline for all Commercials entries is
Friday, November 13, 2026
The 79th Annual DGA Awards will take place on Saturday, January 30, 2027 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
The Theatrical Feature Film and Michael Apted Award for First-Time Theatrical Feature Film nominees will be announced on Thursday, January 7, 2027 and Television, Commercial, and Documentary nominees will be announced on Wednesday, January 6, 2027. Online voting will begin on Monday, December 14, 2026.
The complete schedule of key dates is included below.
Theatrical Feature Film
| Entry Forms for Theatrical Feature Film available online |
Tues., Sep. 1, 2026 |
| Deadline for Submitting Theatrical Feature Film entries |
Fri., Nov. 13, 2026 |
| Online voting for Theatrical Feature Film Nominations opens |
Mon., Dec. 14, 2026 |
| Deadline to vote online for Theatrical Feature Film Nominations |
Wed., Jan. 6, 2027 |
| Announce Theatrical Feature Film Nominees |
Thurs., Jan. 7, 2027 |
| Online voting for Theatrical Feature Film Award opens |
Thurs., Jan. 7, 2027 |
| Membership Screenings of Nominated Theatrical Feature Films |
Mon.-Fri., Jan. 18-22, 2027 |
| Deadline to vote online for Theatrical Feature Film Award |
Fri., Jan. 29, 2027 |
Television & Commercials
| Entry Forms for Television & Commercials available online |
Tues., Sep. 1, 2026 |
| Deadline for Submitting Television & Commercials entries |
Fri., Nov. 13, 2026 |
| Online voting for Television Nominations opens |
Mon., Dec. 14, 2026 |
| Deadline to vote online for Television Nominations |
Mon., Jan. 4, 2027 |
| Announce All Television & Commercials Nominees |
Wed., Jan. 6, 2027 |
Michael Apted Award for First-Time Theatrical Feature Film & Documentary Film
| Entry Form for First-Time Theatrical Feature Film & Documentary Film available online |
Tues., Sep. 1, 2026 |
| Deadline for Submitting First-Time Theatrical Feature Film & Documentary Film entries |
Fri., Oct. 16, 2026 |
| Announce Documentary Film Nominees |
Wed., Jan. 6, 2027 |
| Announce Michael Apted Award for First-Time Theatrical Feature Film Nominees |
Thurs., Jan. 7, 2027 |
79th Annual DGA Awards
| Dinner Reservation Forms Available |
Mon., Dec. 14, 2026 |
| DGA Awards Ceremony |
Sat., January 30, 2027 |
