For the first time ever, Lucasfilm and StarWars.com will honor fan-made films and other most impressive projects in several categories across four genres:

• Videos – Long (Up to 5 Minutes) and Short (Up to 15 Seconds): Best Animation, Best Stop Motion, Best Comedy, Best Choreography, Best Visual Effects, Audience Choice, Filmmaker Select, Spirit of Fandom
• Photos: Best Scene-Inspired Photo, Best Family Portrait, Best Throwback Photo, Best Original Concept, Funniest, Best Pet Photography, Best Star Wars Food Presentation, Best in Show, Audience Choice
• Visual Art: Best Digital Art, Best Poster Art, Best Custom Costume, Best 2-D/Traditional Art, Best 3-D/Physical Art, Best Custom Figure, Best Custom Diorama, Best in Show, Audience Choice

Submissions will remain open until September 17. Winners will be chosen by a panel of Lucasfilm judges, with the Audience Choice award decided by you, the fans!

Visit StarWarsFanAwards.com from November 2 to November 13 to cast your ballots. Vote daily and then tune in for a special episode of The Star Wars Showlater this year, when we’ll announce the winners.

An expansion of the Star Wars Fan Film Awards, a longstanding Lucasfilm tradition, the Star Wars Fan Awards will highlight the unique talents and gifts of the Star Wars fan galaxy.