Film

Films that aired on TV or in cinemas. All films must be 180 seconds or fewer. The same entry can be submitted only once in this section.

A01 Consumer Goods.
All fast-moving and durable consumer goods, including food and drinks, toiletries, cleaning products, other household goods, other FMCG, clothing and accessories, furniture and consumer electronics.
* All fast food entries should be entered into A04. Travel, Leisure, Retail, Restaurants & Fast Food Chains.

A02 Healthcare.
Pharma, OTC drugs, wellness.
* If the work has been created for a Charity/NFP then this should be entered into A07.

A03 Automotive.
Vehicles, other automobiles.

A04 Travel, Leisure, Retail, Restaurants & Fast Food Chains.
All transport- and travel-related services, including public transport and tourism boards. All entertainment- and leisure-related services, including museums, festivals and gyms. All shops, including online retailers, opticians, hairdressers and estate agents. All restaurants and fast food chains, including cafés and bars.

A05 Media/Entertainment.
Music, film, television, publications and media, books, news, digital platforms and other media.

A06 Consumer Services/Business to Business.
All commercial public services, legal, financial, B2B technology, consultancies and professional services, other business services, internal and corporate communications.

A07 Not-for-Profit / Charity / Government.
Government, public information, NGOs, military, charities, non-profit organisations.
* All corporate social responsibility work should be entered in the relevant sector and/or F07. Corporate Purpose & Social Responsibility category in section F. Culture & Context.

Films that aired online, including pre-roll adverts. The same entry can be submitted only once in this section.

B01 Consumer Goods.
All fast-moving and durable consumer goods, including food and drinks, toiletries, cleaning products, other household goods, other FMCG, clothing and accessories, furniture and consumer electronics.
* All fast food entries should be entered into B04. Travel, Leisure, Retail, Restaurants & Fast Food Chains.

B02 Healthcare.
Pharma, OTC drugs, wellness.
* If the work has been created for a Charity/NFP then this should be entered into B07.

B03 Automotive.
Vehicles, other automobiles.

B04 Travel, Leisure, Retail, Restaurants & Fast Food Chains.
All transport- and travel-related services, including public transport and tourism boards. All entertainment- and leisure-related services, including museums, festivals and gyms. All shops, including online retailers, opticians, hairdressers and estate agents. All restaurants and fast food chains, including cafés and bars.

B05 Media/Entertainment.
Music, film, television, publications and media, books, news, digital platforms and other media.

B06 Consumer Services/Business to Business.
All commercial public services, legal, financial, B2B technology, consultancies and professional services, other business services, internal and corporate communications.

B07 Not-for-Profit / Charity / Government.
Government, public information, NGOs, military, charities, non-profit organisations.
* All corporate social responsibility work should be entered in the relevant sector and/or F07. Corporate Purpose & Social Responsibility category in section F. Culture & Context.

C01 Viral Film.
Films created with the primary intention of being shared and/or distributed by users online.

Films that aired on screens other than TV, cinema or online.

D01 Screens & Events.
Films shown at public and private events. This could include, but not be limited to, sporting venues, festivals, expos, trade shows, award shows, seminars and internal presentations.

D02 Microfilm.
Short-form films made for social platforms. This could include, but not be limited to, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, etc.
* Multiple executions can be entered as one entry up to a maximum of 60 seconds. Each microfilm should be a maximum of 15 seconds in length.

D03 Metaverse, New Realities & Emerging Tech.
Video and computer-generated content created for immersive experiences that creatively push the boundaries within film. This could include, but not be limited to, photography, AI, AR, VR, XR, gamification, virtual worlds, the metaverse and all other emerging platforms. Does not include prototypes of early-stage technology.

Innovative use of the film medium to communicate a brand’s message. If you are submitting a series of films please upload all executions in a single video file with slates denoting the start of the next execution.

E01 TV/Cinema Film.
Innovative use of TV/cinema to communicate a brand’s message.

E02 Online & Viral Film.
Innovative use of online film to communicate a brand’s message.

E03 Screens & Events.
Innovative use of film content shown at public and private events to communicate a brand’s message.

Work that is brought to life through cultural insights and regional context. If you are submitting a series of films please upload all executions in a single video file with slates denoting the start of the next execution.

F01 Local Brand.
Work for brands that is only distributed in a single locality that resonated with a specific target audience.

F02 Challenger Brand.
Brands that have creatively adapted their approach in response to competitor pressure by challenging the status quo to create game-changing work that uses progressive thinking and innovative creativity.

F03 Single-Market Campaign.
Work that aired or ran in a single country / region / market. The work should describe how the campaign was designed for the specific target market.

F04 Social Behaviour & Cultural Insight.
Work inspired by a specific audience or community, hinging on identifiable social behaviour or cultural insights, stemming from the ideas, customs, values and lifestyles found within a specific region or locality.

F05 Use of Humour. NEW
Work that celebrates the art of humour in branded communications. Infusing wit, satire, and cleverness into campaigns that provide amusement and create memorable, laughter-inducing connections with audiences.

F06 Breakthrough on a Budget.
Creative use of modest budgets and/or resources in relation to the market and/or industry to create maximum impact. The work should demonstrate how fresh insight, smart spending and compelling strategic thinking solved a business problem despite limited resources.

F07 Corporate Purpose & Social Responsibility.
Purpose-driven work/brand activism that addresses social, ethical and environmental issues. The work should demonstrate how the brand’s purpose has created value and affected communities by connecting customers to culture.

F08 Market Disruption.
Brands that have creatively adapted their strategy in response to local / regional / global issues, embracing new ways of delivering their brand while showing consideration for the consumer.