HEY ACADEMY!

It's that time of year again when Emmy^® campaigns are in full swing, and undecided Academy members need to make some decisions.

The campaign trail can be a tough one, so IFC hired deputy campaign strategist James Carville for some advice about getting Portlandia an Emmy^® - take a look at the video above.

For your own Emmy HQ kit, email ifcpublicrelations@amcnetworks.com.

We are asking For Your Consideration in the following categories:

• Outstanding Variety Series
• Outstanding Writing For A Variety Series
• Outstanding Directing For A Variety Series
• Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Comedy Series – Fred Armisen
• Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series – Carrie Brownstein
• Outstanding Guest Actor In A Comedy Series – Bill Hader
• Outstanding Guest Actress In A Comedy Series – Chloë Sevigny
• Outstanding Guest Actor In A Comedy Series –Kyle MacLachlan
• Outstanding Guest Actress In A Comedy Series – Roseanne Barr
• Outstanding Original Music & Lyrics
• Outstanding Single Camera Picture Editing For A Comedy Series
• Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Variety Series Or Special
• Outstanding Costumes For A Variety Program Or A Special
• Outstanding Makeup For A Single-Camera Series (Non-Prosthetic)
• Outstanding Hairstyling For A Single-Camera Series

Thanks for joining the campaign – Portlandia 2013!