The Cinema Audio Society revealed today its key dates for the 2025-26 awards season.
The 62nd annual CAS Awards will be presented Saturday, March 7, at a TBA venue. The nominations covering film, TV and products for production and post-production will be revealed on January 20. See the full timeline below.
“The CAS is committed to our mission of supporting and honoring excellence in sound for motion pictures and television,” CAS President Peter Kurland said. “Each year, we celebrate the artistry and technical mastery of sound mixers who bring stories to life in powerful and immersive ways. We look forward to recognizing this year’s outstanding achievements at our awards next March and continuing this tradition at the 62nd CAS Awards.”
At last month’s 61st CAS Awards, A Complete Unknown took the marquee prize for Motion Pictures – Live Action, with Dune: Part Two ultimately scoring the Oscar for Best Sound. The Bear and Shōgun win big CAS nods on the TV side.
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The entry submission form will be available online on Tuesday, October 28, at http://www.cinemaaudiosociety.org. Here is the timeline for the 62nd annual CAS Awards:
Tuesday, December 16:
Entry submissions due online (5 p.m. PT)
Tuesday, December 30:
Nomination ballot voting begins online
Wednesday, January 14:
Nomination ballot voting ends online (5 p.m. PT)
Tuesday, January 20:
Nominees in each category announced
Friday, January 30:
Nominee listing error and omission deadline
Thursday, February 12:
Final voting begins online
Tuesday, February 24:
Final Voting Ends Online (5 p.m. PT, , 2026
Saturday, March 7:
62nd annual CAS Awards