Submissions · Cycle 2026
Submissions Open SoonSubmit Your Holiday Work for HMFA Consideration.
Submissions open every June, and our ceremony lights up every November / December. Enter your music, film, performances, or community impact and join a season-long celebration of the work that makes the holidays unforgettable.
Submissions open for 2026 in
How it works
Four steps from your work to the stage.
Choose a category
Pick the bucket that fits your work — music, film, music in film, or community impact. Each opens a tailored wizard.
Prepare your work
Gather your files or streaming links, credits, release details, and a short statement on the holiday theme.
Submit & pay
Complete the entry form, confirm rights and eligibility, and review your fee before checkout.
Track your status
Receive a confirmation, then follow your entry from review to nominee and winner announcements.
Submission Categories
Choose where your work belongs.
Before you submit
What to prepare.
Files & links
High-quality audio/video files or private streaming links (Vimeo, YouTube unlisted, Dropbox). Stills and artwork where applicable.
Eligibility
Work must be released or publicly performed within the eligibility window for the current cycle.
Holiday theme
Entries should authentically connect to the holiday season — in story, score, song, performance, or community impact.
Rights & permissions
You must hold or have clearance for all rights necessary to submit, exhibit, and promote the work.
Eligibility window
Nov 2025 — Oct 2026
Work must be released, broadcast, streamed, or publicly performed within this window to qualify for the 2026 cycle. If your project sits on the edge of the dates, reach out before you enter and we'll help you confirm.
Award Show
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Location
To be announced
Deadlines
Enter early, save more.
Fees rise as the cycle progresses. Lock in the early window for the best value, or take the extra time you need — every tier closes at 11:59 PM ET.
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Best value entry window
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Standard submission period
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A little more time to finish
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Final call before close
Entry fees vary by category and are shown before checkout. Payment integration arrives at launch — start your entry now and you'll review the exact fee before any payment is required.
The fine print
Rules & guidelines.
A quick read before you enter. These keep judging fair and the season honest. Questions we don't answer here? Our team is one email away.
Email the submissions team →Holiday Music & Film Awards · PO BOX 550944, Jacksonville FL 32255 · 904-634-8836
Your moment on stage
The 2026 season is waiting for your work.
Begin your entry today, prepare at your own pace, and review everything — including your fee — before anything is final.