African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) announces dates for 5th annual TV honors
The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) will announce winners of the 5th Annual AAFCA TV Honors on June 19th, it was announced today by AAFCA President and co-founder, Gil Robertson. An intimate, invitation-only celebration will follow on August 27th at the Casa Del Mar in Santa Monica, Calif.
Launched in 2019, the AAFCA TV Honors recognize outstanding achievement in television and streaming with a special emphasis on entertainment representing the Black diaspora. The AAFCA TV Honors celebrate winners in 14 categories, including best actor, best actress, best comedy series, best drama series and more. The organization will bestow special achievement honors including the Ashley Boone Award, AAFCA’s Legacy Award, and AAFC’s Inclusion Award that will be announced later this spring.
5th Annual AAFCA TV Honors Voting Timeline
June 1, 2022 – May 31, 2023 Eligibility Window
Now Submissions Open
June 12, 2023 Submissions Close
June 13-16, 2023 Voting Window
June 19, 2023 Winners Announced
August 27, 2023 5th Annual AAFCA TV Honors
The AAFCA TV Honors recognizes winners in the following competitive categories:
- BEST TV COMEDY
- BEST TV DRAMA
- BEST NEW SHOW
- BEST DOCUMENTARY
- BEST LIMITED SERIES/SPECIAL
- BREAKOUT STAR
- BEST ENSEMBLE
- BEST WRITING
- BEST TV DIRECTING
- BEST TV ACTING (Female)
- BEST TV ACTING (Male)
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