Mark your calendars, Hollywood! The 36th annual Producers Guild Awards are locked in for Saturday, February 8, 2025, promising another glamorous night at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles. As the film awards season gains momentum, the Producers Guild of America (PGA) offers a sneak peek into the upcoming celebration with its detailed timeline.
The excitement kicks off with the announcement of nominations for various categories, including Theatrical Motion Pictures, Animated Motion Pictures, and Television Series/Specials, on Friday, January 10. For documentary enthusiasts, the nominations will be revealed earlier, on Tuesday, December 10.
Notably, the PGA Awards’ top honor, the Darryl F. Zanuck Award for Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures, often serves as a reliable predictor for the Best Picture Oscar, maintaining an impressive track record with 16 out of the past 21 winners repeating their success at the Academy Awards.
Here’s a breakdown of the key dates for the 36th annual Producers Guild Awards season:
- Eligibility Period: January 1-December 31, 2024
- Notice of Producing Credits Form Deadline: Varies by category, ranging from Friday, August 30, to Friday, October 11.
- Screener Submission Deadline: Friday, August 30, for Documentary Motion Pictures.
- Nomination Polls Open: Starting Tuesday, November 26, for various categories.
- Nomination Polls Close: Ranging from Wednesday, December 11, to Thursday, January 9.
- Nominees Announced: Starting Tuesday, December 10, for different categories.
- Final Polls Open: Starting Monday, January 6, for selected categories.
- Final Polls Close: Ranging from Monday, January 20, to Thursday, January 30.
The awards show on February 8 will be the pinnacle of the season, where the industry’s finest will gather to honor outstanding achievements in producing.
Stay tuned for more updates on the PGA’s East and West Coast celebrations, as the excitement builds for the 2025 Producers Guild Awards.
