Test Guidelines
The Awards Office must be contacted to schedule, coordinate, and approve any and all communications directed to SAG-AFTRA members regarding submitted performances.
IMPORTANT: When directing anything to the Nominating Committees, including event invitations, FYC mailer language, specific URLs, RSVP email addresses, and affiliations, etc. DO NOT use “SAG” – only use “SAG Awards Nom Comm” or “SAG Awards”.
DVDs & Digital Screeners - Learn more HERE
- DVDs and/or digital screener access may be provided consideration.
- All digital screening platforms and streaming sites require SAG Awards approval, and must use Awards PINs (7-digit alphanumeric code assigned to each voter) or static passwords for access.
- All titles provided must have closed captioning. Audio descriptions are strongly encouraged whenever possible during pre-nom. AD will be required on all titles offered digitally during final voting.
In-Person Q&As & Events - Learn more HERE
All in-person events and/or screenings must follow governmental COVID-19 guidelines.
- Any in-person Q&A or events for Nom Comm members in Los Angeles or New York must be held and booked on the SAG Awards Q&A Calendar Portal.
- Companies may book up to 4 events per title between LA and New York. Regional events do not count against this total.
- Live virtual events with an RSVP process are not permitted. Pre-recorded virtual events or panels may be sent to Nominating Committee members via FYC Extras E-Blasts.
FYC Extras - Learn more HERE
- Dedicated E-Blasts featuring up to 3 links to extra content, which can include pre-recorded virtual events and panels, performance-focused articles, interviews, trailers, featurettes, BTS, etc.
- No RSVP process, and can be viewed at any time.
- All FYC content linked must be performance focused.
- Links featured in each FYC Extra E-Blast will automatically be posted on the private Nom Comm website under FYC Extras for member reference.
E-Blasts - Learn more HERE
Email blasts to Nominating Committee members will be limited to the following per title.
- 1 Digital Screener/TV Screening Site Notification
- 4 In-Person Event Invitations (with 1 reminder blast allowed per event).
- 4 FYC Extras Blasts (extras can be pre-recorded panels, interviews, featurettes, BTS, etc.)
- No Limit on Regional Screening Invitations
- All E-Blasts must be approved and sent by the Awards Office.
Mailings - Learn more HERE
- A maximum of 2 physical mailings per title may be sent to Nominating Committee members through our Union mailing house. This includes DVDs, postcards, booklets, invitations, promotional materials, etc.
- All art and packaging require SAG Awards approval. Please email to the Awards Office for review prior to any printing and duplication.
SAG-AFTRA Magazine
- SAG-AFTRA’s quarterly magazine is mailed to all members in good standing and industry subscribers. To place a For Your Consideration ad, please contact Margo Giordano at margo.giordano@sagaftra.org.
