Student Academy Awards 2024
- Oct 14, 2024, London, UK
The Student Academy Awards was first held on December 20, 1973, when it was known as the Student Film Awards, and recognizes the best budding filmmakers from across the world.
For more than 50 years, the annual event has shined a spotlight on the best college and university directors, catapulting them to success in the film industry.
If you would like to learn more about the ceremony, here are all the details on the Student Academy Awards 2024, including its date, location, award categories, and more.
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When and Where is the Student Academy Awards 2024?
The Student Academy Awards has often been held at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills, California, but it will move to London, England, for the 2024 award ceremony.
The 51st Student Academy Awards will be hosted at the ODEON Luxe in Leicester Square, London. The ceremony will begin at 7 pm BST on Monday, October 14, 2024.
What are the Award Categories?
Unlike the Oscars which has many categories, the Student Academy Awards has only four categories to recognize the best filmmakers across the world.
The award categories are:
- Best Animation
- Best Documentary
- Best Live Action Narrative
- Best Alternative/Experimental
What Will the Winners Receive?
The nominated film students will each hope to win an award and a cash grant. Every category will feature gold ($5,000), silver ($3,000), and bronze awards ($2,000).
Who Can Apply for the Student Academy Awards?
International film students can apply for the Student Academy Awards. To receive a nomination, a filmmaker must attend college or university, and the movie must be part of their graduation requirements or coursework.
For the film to be eligible for the above categories, it must not exceed 40 minutes, which includes the credits.
Also, it must have been completed in the qualifying period, which is June 2, 2023, to June 1, 2024, for this year’s award ceremony.
Also, students must not have submitted the film for the Academy Awards and it must be in English, dubbed in English, or subtitled in English, and must not include awards or festival laurels.
Who are the Most Successful Recipients?
Many of the world’s top filmmakers were the proud recipients of an award at the Student Academy Awards at the start of their careers.
Past award winners include Robert Zemeckis (Forrest Gump; Castaway), Spike Lee (Malcolm X; Do the Right Thing), John Lasseter (Toy Story, Cars), Trey Parker (South Park; The Book of Mormon), and Peter Dochter (Monsters, Inc.; Up).
Also, some student nominees have even received a nomination or win in the short film category at the Academy Awards, such as The Lunch Date (1989), The Death of Kevin Carter: Casualty of the Bang Bang Club (2004), 4.1 Miles (2016), and Dcera (Daughter) (2019), to name only a few.
A nomination or win could transform a young filmmaker’s future, as it may provide them with much industry recognition and more opportunities at the start of their career.
Who Can Attend the Award Ceremony?
The Student Academy Awards 2024 is open to the public and free of charge. However, you will need to order tickets in advance to avoid disappointment.
Where Can I Watch the Award Show?
If you cannot attend the award show, you can live stream it on the Academy Awards website. A link will be added to the site on the day of the ceremony to ensure you don’t miss a minute of the event.