Awards Overview
Since 2006, the HPA Awards have been the standard bearer for excellence and innovation in an industry embracing an expanding array of groundbreaking technologies and creativity. Bestowed in a gala celebration each November, the Awards honor creative achievement, outstanding artistry, lifetime achievement, and engineering excellence.
2023 Awards Schedule
- September 7, 2022 – September 4, 2023 Period of Eligibility for Entries
- April 16 – June 16, 2023 Submission Period – Engineering Excellence
- June 1 – July 28, 2023 Submission Period – Creative Categories
- July 21, 2023 Petition Deadline
- July, 2023 Engineering Excellence Judging
- August, 2023 Tickets Sales Open
- August - September, 2023 Creative Judging Panels
- September, 2023 Engineering Excellence Winners Announced
- October 3, 2023 Nominations Announced
- November 9, 2023 Awards Gala
Awards Given
Creative Categories include Color Grading, Editing, Sound and Visual Effects in Film, Television, Documentary/Nonfiction and Commercials. Special Awards may also be presented, including Engineering Excellence, Outstanding Achievement in Restoration, the HPA Judges Award for Creativity & Innovation, Charles S. Swartz Award, and the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Event Details
November 9, 2023
Hollywood Legion Theater
2035 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90068
- Doors Open – 6:00 PM PT
- Pre-show Show Reception, Food Stations, Full-Bar, Live Entertainment, and Party – 6:00 PM PT
- Awards Show – Main Theater – 8:00 PM PT
- Post Show Champagne & Dessert to follow
- Dress Code: Cocktail Attire Suggested