Shining a light on SAG-AFTRA employers whose projects exemplify the very best of diverse and inclusive entertainment, music, and news, the American Scene Awards® are the only awards bestowed by the union upon union producers, whose productions most intelligently and progressively employ the talents of people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ, women, seniors, and other misrepresented or underrepresented groups.
ELIGIBILITY PERIOD:
Projects must have ‘aired’ after April 30, 2019 and before May 1, 2021.
All nomination submissions must be made online. Click here for nomination form.
Following the lead set by the SAG-AFTRA Constitution, the categories under which union-covered projects will be considered will reflect the three (3) major areas under which our members work:
Entertainment
Music & Sound Recording
News & Broadcast
Critical Considerations
AUTHENTICITY
How does this project authentically reflect the American Scene? How does this project authentically employ those who make up the American Scene?
EXCELLENCE
Why do we, as SAG-AFTRA, want to shine a spotlight on this project and its creators as an example of excellence in storytelling and production so that other producers will be emboldened to make increasingly inclusive content?
IMPACT
Using a variety of measurements from critical acclaim to audience size and dedication, from awards received to quality of the content, how does this project substantially impact the entertainment and/or news media industry, the affected communities as well as society at large?
Click here for nomination form.
