Applicants for CCA membership must be working film critics or entertainment journalists whose coverage of a broad range of new films and/or television series is available on a regular basis to a large audience. 

Coverage must be based on North American release schedules.

Online critics should be the primary reviewers/interviewers on their site or channel.

All applicants must:

1. Demonstrate that they review new movies and/or television, or personally conduct interviews with talent in connection with new releases, on a regular basis. 
2. Furnish verifiable evidence from third-party metrics of the audience numbers for their reviews or interviews.
3. Be prepared to present clips of their work at CCA’s request.
4. Understand that professional behavior is mandated.  Acceptance is at the discretion of the CCA Board of Directors and its Membership Director, as is expulsion.

If you satisfy ALL OF THESE REQUIREMENTS, you may apply for membership. To apply, return to this page when the application windown reopens on April 1, 2027.

Please email membership@criticschoice.com with any questions.