Film & Television vocabulary · Distribution, Festivals and Awards
Nomination
Meaning in film & television, with examples
/ˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃn/nounCore term
In film & television, nomination means: Being officially chosen as one of the candidates for an award, such as an Oscar, a BAFTA or an Emmy.
In Turkish: adaylık, aday gösterilme
How it is used
Films and people receive, earn or get a nomination; they are nominated for an award; the person is a nominee. Awards seasons start with nominations announced weeks before the ceremony. Shortlist means a longer early list before the final nominations.
Example sentences
The film received five nominations, including best director.
Her first nomination came for a small supporting role.
Common collocations
receive a nomination
Oscar nomination
nominations are announced
nominee
award nomination
Related terms
film festivalAn event where new films are shown to audiences, critics and industry professionals, often with competitions, awards and markets.
supporting roleAn important part that is not the lead, often a character who helps, challenges or reflects the main character.
lead roleThe most important part in a film or series, played by the actor whose character the story mainly follows.
premiereThe first public showing of a film, play or TV series, often a special event with the cast and crew.
