CrimeCon's Clue Awards Invite Submissions for 2026 Ceremony, With a Cut-Off Deadline Just Around the Corner.
The annual True Crime Con event is gearing up to honor excellence in storytelling across television, podcasting, film, and publishing with its prestigious Clue Awards. For the first time, categories such as scripted series or films will be added, further solidifying The Clue Awards' status as a benchmark for true crime content creators.
A special committee comprising industry professionals will select nominees and winners from submissions received between May 31, 2025, and March 31, 2026. Entries can be submitted at ClueAwards.com, with early bird discounts available until February 15. Regular submissions are accepted until March 21, while April 1 marks the cut-off date for final entries.
To qualify for consideration, projects must be released during this timeframe and be accessible in the United States. Categories include outstanding episodic series, docuseries, scripted series or films, documentary films, true crime books of the year, as well as individual achievement honors.
Past winners have included notable titles such as Netflix's "American Murder: Gabby Petito" and ABC News' "The Girl Who Looked Like Me." The 2026 ceremony will take place on May 30 in Las Vegas, with Grammy-winning artist Ice-T set to host the event once again.
The annual True Crime Con event is gearing up to honor excellence in storytelling across television, podcasting, film, and publishing with its prestigious Clue Awards. For the first time, categories such as scripted series or films will be added, further solidifying The Clue Awards' status as a benchmark for true crime content creators.
A special committee comprising industry professionals will select nominees and winners from submissions received between May 31, 2025, and March 31, 2026. Entries can be submitted at ClueAwards.com, with early bird discounts available until February 15. Regular submissions are accepted until March 21, while April 1 marks the cut-off date for final entries.
To qualify for consideration, projects must be released during this timeframe and be accessible in the United States. Categories include outstanding episodic series, docuseries, scripted series or films, documentary films, true crime books of the year, as well as individual achievement honors.
Past winners have included notable titles such as Netflix's "American Murder: Gabby Petito" and ABC News' "The Girl Who Looked Like Me." The 2026 ceremony will take place on May 30 in Las Vegas, with Grammy-winning artist Ice-T set to host the event once again.
. I'm really curious to see what projects will make the cut this year - maybe some hidden gems from indie filmmakers? 
. Can't wait for May 30 in Vegas to roll around and celebrate all things true crime 
. I mean, what's up with the cut-off date on April 1st? That's just asking for people to submit something ridiculous at midnight 
. Anyway, I guess it's good that they're expanding categories – scripted series and films? That's a bold move, CrimeCon! Maybe they'll finally recognize some of us who have been stuck writing decent TV scripts for years 
. Still, can't wait to see what other gems they'll crown winners with... or what epic fail they'll nominate next 
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. adding scripted series and films as categories is genius, can't wait to see what projects make the cut 
. It's awesome that they're giving creators a chance to shine by accepting submissions from May 31st to March 31st next year - that's plenty of time for people to get their entries in! 
️ I'm also stoked that Grammy-winning artist Ice-T is hosting the event again, he always brings that energy 
. The past winners have been incredible too, like "American Murder: Gabby Petito" and "The Girl Who Looked Like Me", it's great to see storytelling excellence being recognized across different platforms. Can't wait for the 2026 ceremony in Las Vegas - May 30th is just around the corner