If you're seeking ways to connect with working television industry professionals, both in front of and behind the camera, joining our organization offers you unparalleled access, benefits and opportunities.
Learn more about Television Academy Membership
If you're ready to join, click below to start the application process.
Please note that requirements (as outlined below) must be met within the four (4) years preceding one's application for membership or membership review; also, such requirements apply in each instance to the production and/or distribution of nationally exhibited audio visual works. All episodes should be a minimum of thirty (30) minutes in length unless defined otherwise specifically for short form programming. Credits from self-published programs alone do not qualify for membership in the Television Academy. Individuals who have received a Primetime, Daytime, or Children's & Family Emmy Nomination, specific to this peer group, within the past four (4) years are eligible for Active membership.
Active Status:
Employment in one of the following positions for a minimum of two (2) years within the last four (4) years with screen credit on at least twenty (20) episodes of nationally exhibited content:
COSTUME DESIGNER
COSTUME SUPERVISOR
ASSISTANT COSTUME DESIGNER
KEY COSTUMER
COSTUME SET PERSON
HEAD OF WORKROOM
HEAD PATTERN MAKER/FITTER/TAILOR
COSTUME ILLUSTRATOR
HEAD OF INDEPENDENT COSTUME MANUFACTURING FACILITIES HOLDING THAT POSITION FOR A MINIMUM OF TWO (2) YEARS.
Or a minimum of two (2) years within the last four (4) years with screen credit on at least twenty (20) episodes of nationally exhibited content with a minimum of one hundred twenty (120) minutes of professional short form programs with an average content length of fifteen (15) minutes or less. Production values must be equivalent to network quality and have wide verifiable distribution and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Or employment as COSTUME DESIGNER, STYLIST, ASSISTANT DESIGNER or ASSISTANT if functioning in the capacity of ASSISTANT DESIGNER or SUPERVISOR on at least twenty (20) national commercials. A deal memo and crew list must be provided with your application for verification purposes.
Or a qualified body of work relevant to the peer group that warrants a waiver of the above requirements. Body of Work designation has all benefits of Active Membership with the exception of running for Peer Group Governor.
Associate Status:
Any person from the above categories who has not compiled the sufficient time or credits required for Active Membership but who has at least one (1) year profession work and at least (8 eight) credits of nationally exhibited content.
updated 4.27.23
Applications are accepted year-round. Application processing time is 4-6 weeks. 2024 Emmy Nominee applications will be expedited!
Click here for the Membership Emmy Awards Calendar. New applications are subject to a one-time nonrefundable processing fee of $50. Fees are payable by Visa, MasterCard or American Express.
