When the Screen Actors Guild Awards® premiered in 1995, it gave performers the opportunity and stage to honor those in the acting community. Since that time, the awards have not only become a season favorite but also an event that actors across the nation and world look forward to. Each year presents an opportunity to recognize the stellar performances that transform and elevate the craft, and the chance to celebrate the milestones reached in the industry itself.
This year, on the SAG Awards’ 30th anniversary, the show will make a historic move of its own by airing live on the streaming platform Netflix on Saturday, Feb. 24, at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET. As we prepare to celebrate the big night, we look back on the last three decades and answer your frequently asked questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How were this year's nominees selected?
Each year, 5,000 members from SAG-AFTRA’s diverse and robust membership are randomly selected as participants in either the awards’ film or television nominating committees. Each committee is made up of 2,500 members who go through the process of choosing the year’s best of the best.
Can I participate on the Nom Comm this year?
Due to the extensive work of both nominating committees, participants are chosen earlier in the year. Unfortunately, this means that there are no available spots for this year’s Nom Comm. In addition, members who have previously served on a committee cannot serve on that same committee for at least eight years following the year they participated.
For more information about nominating committee guidelines, visit sagawards.org.
How can I vote?
Members who are all paid up on their dues prior to the Monday, Dec. 11 deadline for November 2023 dues are eligible to participate when final ballots are sent. In the meantime, make sure that SAG-AFTRA has your most up-to-date contact information in our system.
Log into your account via sagaftra.org or the SAG-AFTRA member app, or call (855) 724-2347 to make updates.
When does final voting open?
Final voting opens on Wednesday, Jan. 17, and will last through Friday, Feb. 23, when voting closes at noon PT. Members have the option of choosing to submit their official ballots electronically or via mail. Just remember: The deadline for requesting a paper ballot is Friday, Feb. 9. Call (800) 961-8287 to make your request.
Can I still participate even if I haven't seen all the nominations?
Of course! Eligible members will receive an email detailing all For Your Consideration information when final voting opens. Voters will be able to view available performances with options for streaming and in-person screenings.
However, it is important to remember that the studios themselves ultimately decide if final nominations will or will not be available. It is important to SAG-AFTRA that all members can participate in and experience this year's awards season, and therefore requires closed captioning and audio description options for all digital screeners and on the Netflix streaming of the 2024 SAG Awards ceremony.
FYC SCREENERS ALL DIGITAL
In an effort to be more environmentally conscious, SAG Awards FYC screeners are going fully digital this awards season. If you would like to receive DVDs and physical mail, you must log in to your account and make your request at sagaftra.org/dvds. No dues money is spent on the SAG Awards, and FYC screeners come at no cost to members.
This item was originally featured in the SAG-AFTRA fall/winter 2023 magazine issue.