Submissions for the 2027 Taurus World Stunt Awards are open, with eligible 2026 feature-film stunt work required to be entered by 31 October 2026.
Updated 22 August 2026.
The current submission period runs from 1 February through 31 October 2026. Voting follows in 2027, with the awards presentation scheduled for February 2027.
What are the Taurus World Stunt Awards?
The Taurus World Stunt Awards are dedicated specifically to professional stunt work. Unlike general film awards where action is often recognised indirectly through other departments, Taurus focuses on the craft of stunt performance, coordination and specialist action design.
The awards cover categories including fight work, high work, vehicle stunts, specialty stunts and stunt coordination, giving stunt professionals a peer-recognition platform built around the work itself.
Visit the official Taurus World Stunt Awards site.
When is the 2027 Taurus submission deadline?
The submission window closes on 31 October 2026. Eligible work must come from qualifying feature films released or first exhibited during the 2026 eligibility period.
Because submission preparation can involve gathering credits, identifying exact sequences, confirming time codes and editing highlight footage, performers and coordinators with eligible work should not leave the process until the final week.
Which films are eligible?
According to the official Taurus submission guidance, qualifying productions must meet the awards’ feature-length and release criteria. International films are eligible, meaning stunt teams outside the United States can compete if the production meets the published rules.
The awards are focused on feature-film stunt work. Entrants should check the current rulebook before submitting to confirm release, credit and category requirements for the specific production.
See the official 2027 submission information.
How much stunt footage can be submitted?
The review material for an individual stunt sequence is limited to a total of three minutes. Multiple clips can be used where necessary to show the sequence, but the material submitted for consideration must stay within that limit.
For overall stunt coordination and second-unit work, entrants are similarly asked to provide a concise highlight reel or accurate time references identifying the work to be considered.
That makes the edit itself important. A strong submission should establish the sequence quickly, show the stunt clearly and avoid wasting review time on unrelated dialogue or setup that does not help voters assess the work.
Why professional credit matters
Stunt awards rely on being able to identify who actually performed, coordinated or designed the work. That makes accurate screen credit more than an administrative detail.
For stunt professionals building an international career, keeping a reliable record of credits, call sheets where appropriate, production contacts, footage permissions and time-coded examples of work can make awards submissions and future verification considerably easier.
How Taurus differs from the Emmys and the new stunt Oscar
The stunt-awards landscape is becoming more layered.
The Emmys already recognise stunt coordination and stunt performance in television. The Academy Awards will introduce Achievement in Stunt Design for eligible 2027 films. Taurus remains distinct because it is built specifically around stunt craft and recognises individual specialist categories within action performance.
That means the three systems serve different purposes rather than simply duplicating each other.
Read our 2026 Emmy stunt nominations roundup and our guide to the new Oscar for Achievement in Stunt Design.
Watch the most recent Taurus World Stunt Awards presentation
Taurus World Stunt Awards · 2026 Presentation
The official Taurus site hosts the most recent awards presentation and winner coverage.
What should a strong stunt-awards submission show?
The strongest reel is not necessarily the one containing the most shots. It should make the contribution easy to understand.
- Show the stunt clearly enough for voters to assess execution.
- Keep the submitted material within the required duration.
- Use the strongest angle or cut rather than every available take.
- Make sure the credited performer or coordinator is identifiable.
- Follow the current category and eligibility rules exactly.
The goal is not to recreate a full showreel. It is to make the specific awards case as clearly as possible.
Frequently asked questions
When do 2027 Taurus World Stunt Awards submissions close?
The current submission deadline is 31 October 2026.
How long can a Taurus stunt submission be?
Review footage for an individual stunt sequence can total no more than three minutes under the current submission guidance.
Can international stunt performers enter?
Yes. International feature films can be eligible where they meet the Taurus release, credit and category requirements.
When are the 2027 Taurus World Stunt Awards?
The awards presentation is scheduled for February 2027, following the 2026 submission cycle and 2027 voting period.
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