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 organization. Here’s what’s coming up this month.

AUGUST

Festivals

Wednesday, Aug. 2 – Locarno Film Festival (Festival) (Official)
Wednesday, Aug. 30 – Venice Film Festival (Festival) (Official)

Nominations

Friday, Aug. 11 – Saturn Awards (Nominations) (Unconfirmed)