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Official Press Release • July 15, 2026

Road to Keyframe: Pre-Nomination Guide & Selection Process

The path to honors has officially been laid out. The Keyframe team has finalized the roadmap leading up to the main night: Submissions close on October 30, voting starts on November 4, voting closes on December 20, and the main event is on January 9!

To keep the energy sky-high and ensure only the absolute best visual art reaches the final stage, we are introducing a competitive new dynamic: **there will be an elimination weekly** once voting is live!


Important Timeline Milestones

"The weekly elimination format is designed to keep our audience highly engaged, creating a fun, suspenseful build-up where every vote truly counts."

How to Prepare Before Submissions Close

Before October 30, make sure you have chosen your best possible edit, secured a direct public URL from TikTok, YouTube Shorts, or Instagram Reels, and aligned your nomination with the proper category group.

The race begins soon. Prepare your sequences, rally your supporters, and get ready for a thrilling competition!