Submission Guidelines:
Any series, reality series, talk show, limited series, docuseries, or television movie is eligible to be nominated if released on a broadcast network, cable, or streaming digital platform, in the United States, between June 1, 2020 and May 31, 2021.
HCA TV Awards Categories:
Best Broadcast Network or Cable Series, Drama
Best Broadcast Network or Cable Series, Comedy
Best Broadcast Network or Cable Reality Series, Talk Show or Docuseries
Best Broadcast Network or Cable Limited Series, Anthology Series or Television Movie
Best Streaming Series, Drama
Best Streaming Series, Comedy
Best Streaming Reality Series, Talk Show or Docuseries
Best Streaming Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Television Movie
Best Actor in a Broadcast Network or Cable Series, Drama
Best Actor in a Broadcast Network or Cable Series, Comedy
Best Actor in a Streaming Series, Drama
Best Actor in a Streaming Series, Comedy
Best Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Television Movie
Best Actress in a Broadcast Network or Cable Series, Drama
Best Actress in a Broadcast Network or Cable Series, Comedy
Best Actress in a Streaming Series, Drama
Best Actress in a Streaming Series, Comedy
Best Actress in a Limited Series, Anthology Series or Television Movie
Best Supporting Actor in a Series, Drama
Best Supporting Actor in a Series, Comedy
Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Television Movie
Best Supporting Actress in a Series, Drama
Best Supporting Actress in a Series, Comedy
Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Television Movie
*All streaming categories will have 5 nominees each. All other categories will have 6 nominees each.
Streaming Platform Submission Info:
To submit as a series, reality series, talk show, limited series, docuseries, anthology series, or a television movie, the content must be original programming that is exclusive to the streaming platform. This content should not be available anywhere else. For example, shows that air on FX but are available the next day on Hulu do not qualify as streaming titles. Current streaming platforms that are eligible for nominations (more to be added as original/exclusive content is created on other streaming platforms):
Amazon Prime
Apple TV +
Discovery +
Disney +
HBO Max
Hulu
Netflix
Paramount +
Peacock
Shudder
YouTube
Submission Checklist:
All entrants must submit the following materials:
- Basic information about the selected video entry (title, episode premiere date, episode number, season, platform, studio contact info, production company, etc.).
- A brief plot description of the content being submitted.
- A promotional still image.
- At least one video submission of a series, reality series, talk show, limited series, docuseries, or television movie for consideration. Ways to submit videos:
- Provide a digital link to access the screener.
- Provide an FYC app or website with all required login information
- Upload the video and share it to Submissions@HollywoodCriticsAssociation.com using WeTransfer, Dropbox, or Google Drive.
- Video Quality: 720p, 1080p or 4K.
- Video Format: MP4 or MOV.
- Audio Codec: Stereo or 5.1 Sound
- The file size should be under 10GB.
- The file name should include the name of the movie or series, episode number, season number, and the qualifying category being submitted for.
- All video submissions should include beginning and end credits.
- Closed Captioning is preferred
Entry Fees:
$250 per series, reality series, talk show, limited series, anthology series, docuseries, or TV movie entry.
$75 per talent entry.
$325 for unlimited talent entry per series, limited-series, anthology series, or TV movie.
$450 Series/TV Movie/Limited/Anthology Series Package – This package includes one series, TV movie, anthology series, or limited series entry plus five acting entries. These can be mixed between multiple acting categories.
Dates and Deadlines:
May 26, 2021: Entry deadline
June 25, 2021: Voting begins
July 2, 2021: Voting ends
July 14, 2021: Nominations revealed
July 21, 2021: Final voting begins
July 30, 2021: Final voting ends
August 22, 2021: HCA TV Awards Ceremony
Once you have completed all of your submissions, please contact Billing@HollywoodCriticsAssociation.com to arrange payment to be made via PayPal or credit card. If needed, we can also send over an invoice for you to submit payment by check.
Looking to get contact with our members? Please email our awards office at Awards@HollywoodCriticsAssociation.com so that one of our executive members can help assist you.
Questions? Comments? Concerns? Please email Scott Menzel at smenzel@hollywoodcriticsassociation.com
All entry fees must be paid online by credit card by June 5, 2021. We can send you an invoice to pay via Paypal.
How to Submit:
Please visit our TV Submission page by clicking the submit button below. After clicking on the button, you will be prompted to register for an account.