St. Louis Film Critics Association Explained

The St. Louis Film Critics Association (StLFCA), formerly known as St. Louis Gateway Film Critics Association, is an organization of film critics who operate in or near Greater St. Louis.[1] It was founded in 2004.[2]

Each December, StLFCA members assemble to vote on their annual film awards, which include 19 StLFCA Awards and one Special Recognition Award for a best scene, cinematic technique, or other memorable aspect or moment in a film.[3] [4] [5] [6] The awards are noted by film critic associations and media outlets, particularly during award season.[7] [8] [9] [10]

Rules

The St. Louis Film Critics Association have eight bylaws for the organization and 14 affiliated media outlets.[11]

Its membership requirements: "Critics who are Full Members must produce reviews for a media outlet that is recognized by motion picture studios and local film public relations agencies representing the studios. The member's reviews must contain original critical commentary and illustrate a breadth of film knowledge. Reviews that include only plot summaries or information derived from press releases do not qualify.

"A critic must watch and review at least 26 current feature-length motion pictures within each calendar year (January 1 – December 31). Qualifying films are those that are: 1) given a wide or limited theatrical release, including those films given concurrent digital multi-platform releases; or 2) screened at a film festival. A qualifying review must be published or broadcast in a timely manner, i.e. within seven days of the film's local opening or screening date. Reviews of theatrically re-released films or home video releases (e.g., DVDs, Blu-rays, or online streaming) do not qualify.

"A qualifying standard review must be at least 300 words in length. Two capsule reviews of 100 to 299 words in length may be counted as one standard review. Two audio or video reviews may be counted as one standard review. Written reviews must be professionally edited and formatted, exhibit excellence in grammar and spelling, and accurate with respect to factual information. Reviews that are reprinted or rebroadcast in different formats or outlets, even with minor revisions, are not considered separately.

"Qualifying print outlets must have a minimum verifiable circulation of 20,000. Qualifying radio and television outlets must be those that broadcast from an FCC-licensed station (commercial or public) or a satellite / Internet radio station with a wide audience. Qualifying online outlets must be consistently updated, professional in appearance, and have a minimum of 5,000 unique visits per month. Podcasts do not qualify unless the audio reviews are originally broadcast on a qualifying radio or television outlet."[12]

Award categories

Current awards

Retired awards

Awards

Films with multiple awards

(2 awards and more)

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: St. Louis critics rally behind 'Country'. Variety. December 23, 2007. January 16, 2026.
  2. Web site: St. Louis Film Critics Association Reviews of Current Releases. St. Louis Film Critics Association. January 16, 2026.
  3. Web site: St. Louis film critics reveal their top picks of 2010. St. Louis Public Radio. December 13, 2010. January 16, 2026.
  4. Web site: St. Louis Film Critics Association, US Event Overview. . January 16, 2026.
  5. Web site: Neglia . Matt . December 16, 2018 . The 2018 St. Louis Film Critics Association (StLFCA) Winners . Next Best Picture . January 16, 2026.
  6. Web site: Pond. Steve. St. Louis Critics Go for Patton Oswalt, Maya Rudolph. TheWrap. December 14, 2009. January 16, 2026.
  7. Web site: December 9, 2013 . '12 Years a Slave,' 'Nebraska' and 'Her' lead the way with St. Louis critics nominations . December 15, 2021 . . https://web.archive.org/web/20170201235237/https://uproxx.com/hitfix/12-years-a-slave-nebraska-and-her-lead-the-way-with-st-louis-critics-nominations/. February 1, 2017 . dead.
  8. Web site: Williams . Joe . December 12, 2011 . St. Louis Film Critics announce film-award nominees . December 15, 2021 . St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
  9. Web site: Knegt . Peter . December 22, 2010 . "Social," "Swan" and "Speech" Lead St. Louis Critics' Nominations . December 15, 2021 . IndieWire.
  10. Web site: S. Held. Kevin. List: St. Louis Film Critics Association Awards 2025 nominees. FOX 2. December 8, 2025. January 16, 2026.
  11. Web site: StLFCA Bylaws. St. Louis Film Critics Association. January 16, 2026.
  12. Web site: StLFCA Membership Requirements. St. Louis Film Critics Association. January 16, 2026.
  13. Web site: December 9, 2024 . 2024 StLFCA Annual Award Nominees . December 12, 2024 . St. Louis Film Critics Association.
  14. Web site: December 21, 2015 . 2015 StLFCA Annual Award Winners . unfit . https://web.archive.org/web/20160301010013/http://www.stlfilmcritics.org/awards/ . March 1, 2016 . December 10, 2024 . St. Louis Film Critics Association.
  15. Web site: December 18, 2016 . 2016 StLFCA Annual Award Winners . unfit . https://web.archive.org/web/20170215061009/http://www.stlfilmcritics.org/awards . February 15, 2017 . December 10, 2024 . St. Louis Film Critics Association.

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