SPIRIT AWARDS SUBMISSIONS

SUBMISSIONS FOR THE 2026 SPIRIT AWARDS ARE NOW CLOSED

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Tuesday, August 19, 2025

Submissions open

Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Film Early Deadline

$400.00 – Film Independent Member fee  |  $450.00 – non Member fee

TV Regular Deadline

$525.00 – Film Independent Member fee  |  $575.00 – non Member fee

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Film Regular Deadline 

$500.00 – Film Independent Member fee  |  $550.00 – non Member fee

TV Final Deadline

$625.00 – Film Independent Member fee  |  $675.00 – non Member fee

Friday, September 19, 2025

TV Arts Circle, Secret Members & Filmmaker Pro Extended Deadline

$625.00 – Arts Circle & Filmmaker Pro Member fee

Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Film Final Deadline 

$600.00 – Film Independent Member fee  |  $650.00 – non Member fee

Friday, October 3, 2025

Film Arts Circle, Secret Members & Filmmaker Pro Extended Deadline

$600.00 – Arts Circle & Filmmaker Pro Member fee 

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Nominations Announcement

Sunday, February 15, 2026

Film Independent Spirit Awards