1st Edition · 2027
The awards
Eligibility, categories, selection process and indicative calendar for the first edition.
Process
Three stages
The selection process is organised in three successive stages.
1. Longlist
Initial evaluation of eligible works and publication of a broad list for each category.
2. Nominations
Comparative re-evaluation of works included in the Longlist and selection of the final nominees.
3. Winners
Final vote among the nominated works and announcement of the winners at the ceremony.
Official categories
20 awards
A single work may compete simultaneously in every category for which it is eligible.
Best Picture
Best Director
Best Original Screenplay
Best Adapted Screenplay
Best Actor
Best Actress
Best Supporting Actor
Best Supporting Actress
Best Cinematography
Best Film Editing
Best Sound
Best Visual Effects
Best Production Design
Best Costume Design
Best Makeup and Hairstyling
Best Original Score
Best Original Song
Best Animated Feature
Best Non-English Language Film
Best Spanish Film
Indicative calendar
2026–27 season
Specific dates may be changed in accordance with the Official Rules.
1 Jan – 31 Dec 2026
Eligibility and viewing period.
January 2027
Longlist meeting, publication and nominations stage.
Before 31 Jan 2027
Official nominations announcement.
February 2027
1st Axios Awards Ceremony.