Precursors to the Academy Awards come in many different forms and they can appear all year from festivals and national awards to critics groups and other organizations. Here’s what’s coming up this month.

AUGUST 2025

Festivals

Wednesday, Aug. 27 – Venice Film Festival (Festival) (Official)
Friday, Aug. 29 – Telluride Film Festival (Festival) (Official)

Awards

Thursday, Aug. 7 – Critics Choice – Super (Awards) (Official)