Please fill out this questionnaire to accompany each nomination submission for the 11th Annual GMS Awards. The questionnaire will be used to assist the nomination committees in evaluating submissions and determine the final set of nominees that will be reviewed and voted on by the guild membership in early 2021. The information that you provide is vital in helping to assure that all submissions are considered thoroughly. Please provide as much detail and information as possible so we can understand the scope of your work and the way your project uses music.
The Guild of Music Supervisors understands and defends that the quality of a Music Supervisor is not solely measured by the amount of songs in a project, but by a host of music services provided that together impact a program and its audience.
The Guild's definition of the role of the Music Supervisor can be found at the following link: https://www.guildofmusicsupervisors.com/what-is-a-music-supervisor.
CRITICAL MATERIALS NEEDED: It is vital that we receive audio/visual assets to accompany the content of your submission. Streaming only or geo-gated links are not encouraged. These materials will only be viewed by nomination committee members and are essential to awards consideration. Submissions CANNOT be considered without them.
Supervisors are allowed up to two submissions per TV award category (Drama, Comedy/Musical, Reality, Movie).
ELIGIBILITY TIMELINE: All submissions must have had over 50% of the nominated season air within the established eligibility period: September 1, 2019 through August 31, 2020. A one month grace period is given for programs that premiere all episodes in the ‘full-season release’ model.
We look forward to receiving your submissions no later than our firm deadline (TBA). Thank you for your participation!
PLEASE NOTE:
- No more than 3 awards will be presented with each category, additional awards will be available for purchase.
- A red asterisk (*) indicates a required field.
- For technical issues, please email support@submittable.com.
Please fill out this questionnaire to accompany each nomination submission for the 11th Annual GMS Awards. This award is for films released theatrically in the US during 2020 and for which you received an on screen Music Supervisor credit. The questionnaire will be used to assist the nomination committee in evaluating submissions for the final nominations. Your careful submission helps support the integrity of the Guild and reinforces that this process is about the quality and achievement among us.
It is strongly advised that we receive a streaming link of your film that remains active until January 1, 2021 to assure that all submissions are considered thoroughly and to help the committee understand the scope of your work. Please ask your film distributor for assistance in providing the committee these critical materials. Our awards event garnered over 160 million internet news impressions last year and the film distributors are more interested than ever in helping your film get a nomination.
*To qualify for a Guild of Music Supervisors Award in the film category, submissions must adhere to nomination guidelines outlined in the Spirit Awards & Academy Awards. See links below:
Academy Awards (link)
Spirit Awards (link)
Please note that Documentary films have a separate nomination submission form - please do not submit documentary films here. The documentary form can be found at www.GMSawards.com.
We look forward to receiving your submissions no later than our firm deadline (TBA).
Please note that no more than 3 awards will be presented with each category, additional awards will be available for purchase.
Please email support@submittable.com if you have any technical issues.
Please fill out this questionnaire to accompany each song/recording nomination submission for the 11th Annual Guild of Music Supervisor Awards. This award category is for original songs and/or recordings (including imaginative covers) CREATED SPECIFICALLY for the qualifying television series/project and released within the GMS Awards eligibility period from September 1, 2019 through August 31, 2020 (with a one month grace period for programs that premiere all episodes in the ‘full-season release’ model).
Songs/Recordings that were created specifically for a documentary film that was initially released on television will qualify for this category. The questionnaire will be used to assist the committee in evaluating submissions to determine the final set of nominated songs/recordings. Guild members will evaluate the final nominations and vote in early 2021.
CRITICAL MATERIALS NEEDED: It is vital that we receive audio/visual assets to accompany the content of your submission. Streaming only or geo-gated links are not encouraged. These materials will only be viewed by nomination committee members and are essential to awards consideration. Submissions CANNOT be considered without them.
We look forward to receiving your submissions no later than our firm deadline (TBA).
PLEASE NOTE:
- No more than 3 awards will be presented with each category, additional awards will be available for purchase.
- A red asterisk (*) indicates a required field.
- For technical issues, please email support@submittable.com.
Please fill out one questionnaire to accompany each nomination submission for the 11th Annual Guild Of Music Supervisors Awards. This award is for songs/recordings (original or imaginative covers) created for film projects (including documentaries) released theatrically in the US during 2020. The questionnaire will be used to assist the nomination committee in evaluating submissions to determine the final set of nominated songs/recordings. GMS members will evaluate the final nominations as used in the films and vote in early 2021.
It is important that we receive a link to download/stream or a file upload of your song/recording. It is also strongly advised that you provide a link to stream video/file upload that shows the use(s) of the song in the film. Please be sure streaming links remain active until January 1, 2020. Please ask your film distributor for assistance in providing the committee these critical materials. Our awards event garnered over 160 Million internet news impressions last year and the film distributors are more interested than ever in helping your song get a nomination.
*To qualify for a Guild of Music Supervisors Award in the film category, submissions must adhere to nomination guidelines outlined in the Spirit Awards & Academy Awards. See links below:
Academy Awards (link)
Spirit Awards (link)
We look forward to receiving your submissions no later than our firm deadline (TBA). Thank you for your participation!
Please note that no more than 3 awards will be presented with each category, additional awards will be available for purchase.
Please email support@submittable.com if you have any technical issues.
Please fill out this questionnaire to accompany each nomination submission for the 11th Annual Guild Of Music Supervisors Awards. This form is for feature length documentary films released between January 1, 2020 and December 31, 2020 as a public/commercial release for which you received an on screen Music Supervisor credit. (Please note: if the project is released in one part, it is considered a documentary. If it is two or more sections, it is considered a docuseries and should only be submitted in that category). The questionnaire will be used to assist the nomination committee in evaluating submissions to determine the final set of nominees which will be voted on by the GMS members in early 2021.
It is vital that we receive either a file upload or a link to download to assure that all submissions are considered thoroughly and to help the committee understand the scope of your work. Streaming only or geo-gated links are not encouraged.
It is strongly suggested that you provide a publicly streamable link to the song and the project when possible for voting purposes.
All music must be cleared with a final cue sheet readily available and proof of fully executed licenses available if the committee requests to see documentation. Please note that independent postings on Vimeo and YouTube do not quality.
We look forward to receiving your submissions no later than our firm deadline (TBA).
Please note that no more than 3 awards will be presented with each category, additional awards will be available for purchase.
Please email support@submittable.com if you have any technical issues.
Please fill out this questionnaire to accompany each nomination submission for the 11th Annual Guild Of Music Supervisors Awards. This form is for docuseries for which you received an on screen Music Supervisor credit. If the project is released in one part, it is a documentary. If it is two or more sections, it is considered a docuseries. The questionnaire will be used to assist the nomination committee in evaluating submissions to determine the final set of nominees which will be voted on by GMS members in early 2021.
ELIGIBILITY TIMELINE: All submissions must have had over 50% of the nominated season air within the established eligibility period: September 1, 2019 through August 31, 2020. A one month grace period is given for programs that premiere all episodes in the ‘full-season release’ model. Content that releases on or before September 1, 2019 may be submitted and evaluated by the Committee on a case-by-case basis.
It is vital that we receive either a file upload or a link to download to assure that all submissions are considered thoroughly and to help the committee understand the scope of your work. Streaming only or geo-gated links are not encouraged. Please note that independent postings on Vimeo and YouTube do not quality.
It is strongly suggested that you provide a publicly streamable link to the song and the project when possible.
We look forward to receiving your submissions no later than our firm deadline (TBA).
Please note that no more than 3 awards will be presented with each category, additional awards will be available for purchase.
Please email support@submittable.com if you have any technical issues.
Hello fellow music supervisors and associates! We’re glad that you’re here – your initiative shows that you’re a willing participant ready to assist in our efforts to move our professional community and creative work forward.
Please fill out a questionnaire to accompany each nomination submission for the 11th Annual Guild of Music Supervisors Awards. The questionnaire will be used to assist the nomination committee in its efforts to evaluate a preliminary round of submissions. From there, a short list of nominations will be determined for each category – and each category will subsequently be voted upon by guild members. For general information regarding the nomination process, please visit: https://www.gmsawards.com.
Your participation in this year’s nomination process ensures that all submissions are considered thoroughly, vetted fairly, and presented to committee members in a way that will help them to better understand your scope of work. In order to qualify, projects must have a commercial release shown within the United States during the specific eligibility period of November 2, 2019 through December 1, 2020.
Entries will be accepted within two categories, shown below:
Best Music Supervision in Advertising - Synch:
Awarded for innovation in the creative use of licensed, existing music in the context of an advertisement or other branded visual media. Entries submitted within this category should be no longer than 2 minutes in length.
Best Music Supervision in Advertising - Original Music:
Awarded for excellence in the creation of original music within an advertisement. Submissions can include covers of existing compositions or original material. Entries submitted within this category should be no longer than 2 minutes in length.
Nominations should ONLY go to the music supervisor responsible for the creative placement and oversight of the sync or composition. Both advertising categories EXCLUDE trailers, promos, and marketing media for individual entertainment properties (such as a specific video game), but INCLUDE ads for entertainment products (such as a Nintendo or other video game platform).
It is strongly suggested that you provide a publicly streamable link to project when possible. This is for voting purposes.
You are not required to be a member of the guild in order to submit an entry. Music Supervisors and Music Houses are allowed to submit a maximum of three entries within each category.
We look forward to receiving your entries no later than the submission deadline (TBA). Submissions will not be accepted, nor will the deadline be extended, after this time. Thank you for your consideration and participation!
Please note that no more than 3 awards will be presented with each category, additional awards will be available for purchase.
Please email support@submittable.com if you have any technical issues.
Please fill out this questionnaire to accompany each nomination submission for the 11th Annual GMS Awards. The questionnaire will be used to assist the nomination committees in evaluating submissions for the final nominations.
Awarded for achievement in Music Supervision for Advertising in Film, TV or Video Games. The trailer must be a minimum of 1:00 in duration and publicly broadcast in theaters, major television platforms and/or online between January 1, 2020 and December 31, 2020. Music Supervisors are allowed to submit up to two individual pieces of work that reflect their creative contributions among the scope of the category.
It is strongly suggested that you provide a publicly streamable link to the project when possible.
Your participation is vital in helping to assure that all submissions are considered thoroughly and to help the committees better understand the scope of your hard work.
We look forward to receiving your submissions no later than our firm deadline (TBA).
Please note that no more than 3 awards will be presented with each category, additional awards will be available for purchase.
Please email support@submittable.com if you have any technical issues.
Please fill out this questionnaire to accompany each nomination submission for the 11th Annual GMS Awards. This is for Video Games released during 2020 and for which you received a Music Supervisor credit. Each Music Supervisor can submit up to two projects for nomination.
The questionnaire will be used to assist the nomination committee in evaluating submissions for the final nominations. It is vital that we receive either a file upload or a link to download of your work to assure that all submissions are considered thoroughly and to help the committee understand the scope of your hard work.
It is strongly suggested that you provide a publicly streamable link to the project when possible.
Your careful submission helps support the integrity of the Guild and reinforces that this process is about the quality and achievement among us.
We look forward to receiving your submissions no later than our firm deadline (TBA).
Please note that no more than 3 awards will be presented with each category, additional awards will be available for purchase.
Please email support@submittable.com if you have any technical issues.
The GMS will be holding Board Elections this fall, and have four seats up for election. Only FREELANCE MEMBERS are eligible to submit. Those of you interested in running have until October 31st to fill out an application. The Blue Ribbon committee will then decide on the nominees for the Board seats, which will be announced on November 13th. Voting ballots will be open from November 13th - November 20th, and the new Board Members will be announced by December 1st. Elected Board Members will become active on January 1st, 2021.