Selection Process
Each year the European Film Academy Board and a group of experts choose up to 45 feature films to be part of the EUROPEAN FILM AWARDS FEATURE FILM SELECTION. A committee selects 12 documentaries for the EUROPEAN FILM AWARDS DOCUMENTARY SELECTION. The initial selection of feature films will be announced on 14 August, the selected documentary films a week later with a small addition of films in September.
Nomination Process:
The Academy Selections are presented to all Academy members who will consider these films for nominations in the main categories. The nominations for the categories dedicated to debut films, animation films and short films are chosen by committees appointed by the Board. Per award category, there are between three and six nominations. These nominations will be announced in October while the nominations based on the Selections will be announced on 5 November.
Excellence Awards:
In addition, there are eight technical categories known as the Excellence Awards. There are no nominations but these awards are decided by a jury of representatives of the different arts and crafts based on the FEATURE FILM SELECTION. The winners are announced before the ceremony.
Election of Winners:
Academy members vote to choose the winners from the nominated films and individuals. The voting results are kept confidential by a notary and the winners will be revealed during the awards ceremony in Lucerne on 7 December.