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The Film category includes all aspects of film communication from television & cinema commercials, online films, branded content and music videos to Film Crafts.

 

No physical entries allowed for this category. Electronic media only. All Non-English work must come with English sub-titles.

 

You cannot enter the exact same creative element into more than one Type A category across all Main categories. You must choose which Type A category best suits your entry.

IDSub CategoryCategory TypeRequirementsSubmission Format
TV1ATelevision & Cinema
Commercials – up to 90s
 		Type A &
Individual Element
  • Commercials up to 90 seconds.
  • Entries must be designed for broadcast and must have aired on television or cinema.
  • Entries must include original content.

Mandatory:

• Original Content Video

Optional:

• Overview Video

TV1BTelevision & Cinema
Commercials – above 90s
Type A &
Individual Element
  • Commercials up to 90 seconds.
  • Entries must be designed for broadcast and must have aired on television or cinema.
  • Entries must include original content.

Mandatory:

• Original Content Video

Optional:

• Overview Video

TV1C

Online Film – up to 30s


Videos created specifically for Internet or mobile communication.


YouTube paid for adverts are EXCLUDED from this category – and must be entered in the YouTube Advertising category in Digital Communication.

Type A &
Individual Element
  • Internet Videos up to 30 seconds.
  • Entries must include original content.


NOTE: Broadcast commercials subsequently posted on the Internet may NOT be entered here.

Mandatory:

• Original Content Video

Optional:

• Overview Video

TV1D

Online Film – above 30s

Videos created specifically for Internet or mobile communication.

YouTube paid for adverts are EXCLUDED from this category – and must be entered in the YouTube Advertising category in Digital Communication.

Type A &
Individual Element
  • Internet videos above 30 seconds.
  • Entries must include original content.


NOTE: Broadcast content subsequently posted on the Internet may NOT be entered here.

Mandatory:

• Original Content Video

Optional:

• Overview Video

TV1E

TV Trailers and Content Promos


This includes all promotions for broadcast content.

Type A &
Individual Element
  • Existing footage may be used, e.g. material from featured programming content.
  • Entries must include original content.


NOTE: this does NOT include station and channel branding, such as logos and interstitials - this should be entered in the Broadcast Design & Graphics in Communication Design.

Mandatory:

• Original Content Video

Optional:

• Overview Video

TV1F

Other Screens


Video created specifically to air on screens other than TV, cinema or the Internet. This includes in-store, waiting rooms, in-flight, stadiums, outdoor screens, airports, event screenings, corporate video.

Type A &
Individual Element

NOTE: Please ensure that your entry description explains the context and how the material was viewed. If possible and where necessary, provide, a walkthrough explaining all aspects of your entry, including the strategy, innovative ideas, target audience and provide any results you have.


Provide an overview video if possible.

Mandatory:

• Original Content Video

And/Or

• Overview Video

TV1G

Branded Content Film – Single

For the creation of a single, stand-alone video.

Branded Content includes the integration of a brand into a content platform- either pre-existing or created specifically for the purpose of promoting the brand.


Includes: Feature film or mini-series episode made for television, cinema, DVD, or online release, including all genres – fiction, reality, documentary and entertainment.

Type A &
Individual Element
  • OPTION A: The brand may create a content vehicle for the specific purpose of showcasing the brand, for example a reality series sponsored by the brand and integrating the brand in the messaging and content.
  • OPTION B: The brand may work with an independent producer by integrating the brand into an existing content platform, for example by including elements of the brand in an ongoing television series, in one or more episodes.


NOTE: Please ensure that your entry description explains the context and how the material was viewed. If possible and where necessary, provide, a walkthrough explaining all aspects of your entry, including the strategy, innovative ideas, target audience and provide any results you have.

Provide an overview video if possible.

Mandatory:

• Original Content Video

And/Or

• Overview Video

TV1H

Branded Content Film – Series

For the creation of an ongoing Branded Content series made up of multiple episodes or video elements.


Branded Content includes the integration of a brand into a content platform- either pre-existing or created specifically for the purpose of promoting the brand.


Includes: Mini-series made for television, cinema, DVD, or online release, including all genres – fiction, reality, documentary and entertainment.

Type A &
Multi-Element
  • OPTION A: The brand may create a content vehicle for the specific purpose of showcasing the brand, for example a reality series sponsored by the brand and integrating the brand in the messaging and content.
  • OPTION B: The brand may work with an independent producer by integrating the brand into an existing content platform, for example by including elements of the brand in an ongoing television series, in one or more episodes.


NOTE: Please ensure that your entry description explains the context and how the material was viewed. If possible and where necessary, provide, a walkthrough explaining all aspects of your entry, including the strategy, innovative ideas, target audience and provide any results you have.

Provide an overview video if possible.

Mandatory:

• Original Content Video

And/Or

• Overview Video

TV1J

Music Videos

Includes all video with the specific purpose of promoting the music artists. The jury will judge innovation in the creation of the video

Type A &
Multi-Element
  • Entries must include the original music video, original content.

Provide an overview video if necessary to explain the entry.

Mandatory:

• Original Content Video

And/Or

• Overview Video
ID: TV1A
SUBCATEGORY : Television & Cinema Commercials – up to 90s
CATEGORY TYPE : Type A & Individual Element
REQUIREMENTS :
  • Commercials up to 90 seconds.
  • Entries must be designed for broadcast and must have aired on television or cinema.
  • Entries must include original content.
SUBMISSION FORMAT :

Mandatory:

• Original Content Video

Optional:

• Overview Video

ID: TV1B
SUBCATEGORY : Television & Cinema Commercials – above 90s
CATEGORY TYPE : Type A & Individual Element
REQUIREMENTS :
  • Commercials up to 90 seconds.
  • Entries must be designed for broadcast and must have aired on television or cinema.
  • Entries must include original content.
SUBMISSION FORMAT :

Mandatory:

• Original Content Video

Optional:

• Overview Video

ID: TV1C
SUBCATEGORY : Online Film – up to 30s

Videos created specifically for Internet or mobile communication.

YouTube paid for adverts are EXCLUDED from this category – and must be entered in the YouTube Advertising category in Digital Communication.

CATEGORY TYPE : Type A & Individual Element
REQUIREMENTS :
  • Internet Videos up to 30 seconds.
  • Entries must include original content.


NOTE: Broadcast commercials subsequently posted on the Internet may NOT be entered here.

SUBMISSION FORMAT :

Mandatory:

• Original Content Video

Optional:

• Overview Video

ID: TV1D
SUBCATEGORY : Online Film – above 30s

Videos created specifically for Internet or mobile communication.

YouTube paid for adverts are EXCLUDED from this category – and must be entered in the YouTube Advertising category in Digital Communication.

CATEGORY TYPE : Type A & Individual Element
REQUIREMENTS :
  • Internet videos above 30 seconds.
  • Entries must include original content.


NOTE: Broadcast content subsequently posted on the Internet may NOT be entered here.

SUBMISSION FORMAT :

Mandatory:

• Original Content Video

Optional:

• Overview Video

ID: TV1E
SUBCATEGORY : TV Trailers and Content Promos

This includes all promotions for broadcast content.

CATEGORY TYPE : Type A & Individual Element
REQUIREMENTS :
  • Existing footage may be used, e.g. material from featured programming content.
  • Entries must include original content.


NOTE: this does NOT include station and channel branding, such as logos and interstitials - this should be entered in the Broadcast Design & Graphics in Communication Design.

SUBMISSION FORMAT :

Mandatory:

• Original Content Video

Optional:

• Overview Video

ID: TV1F
SUBCATEGORY : Other Screens

Video created specifically to air on screens other than TV, cinema or the Internet. This includes in-store, waiting rooms, in-flight, stadiums, outdoor screens, airports, event screenings, corporate video.

CATEGORY TYPE : Type A & Individual Element
REQUIREMENTS :

NOTE: Please ensure that your entry description explains the context and how the material was viewed. If possible and where necessary, provide, a walkthrough explaining all aspects of your entry, including the strategy, innovative ideas, target audience and provide any results you have.

Provide an overview video if possible.

Mandatory:

• Original Content Video

And/Or

• Overview Video

ID: TV1G
SUBCATEGORY : Branded Content Film – Single

For the creation of a single, stand-alone video.

Branded Content includes the integration of a brand into a content platform- either pre-existing or created specifically for the purpose of promoting the brand.


Includes: Feature film or mini-series episode made for television, cinema, DVD, or online release, including all genres – fiction, reality, documentary and entertainment.

CATEGORY TYPE : Type A & Individual Element
REQUIREMENTS :
  • OPTION A: The brand may create a content vehicle for the specific purpose of showcasing the brand, for example a reality series sponsored by the brand and integrating the brand in the messaging and content.
  • OPTION B: The brand may work with an independent producer by integrating the brand into an existing content platform, for example by including elements of the brand in an ongoing television series, in one or more episodes.


NOTE: Please ensure that your entry description explains the context and how the material was viewed. If possible and where necessary, provide, a walkthrough explaining all aspects of your entry, including the strategy, innovative ideas, target audience and provide any results you have.

Provide an overview video if possible.

Mandatory:

• Original Content Video

And/Or

• Overview Video

ID: TV1H
SUBCATEGORY : Branded Content Film – Series

For the creation of an ongoing Branded Content series made up of multiple episodes or video elements.

Branded Content includes the integration of a brand into a content platform- either pre-existing or created specifically for the purpose of promoting the brand.


Includes: Mini-series made for television, cinema, DVD, or online release, including all genres – fiction, reality, documentary and entertainment.

CATEGORY TYPE : Type A & Multi-Element
REQUIREMENTS :
  • OPTION A: The brand may create a content vehicle for the specific purpose of showcasing the brand, for example a reality series sponsored by the brand and integrating the brand in the messaging and content.
  • OPTION B: The brand may work with an independent producer by integrating the brand into an existing content platform, for example by including elements of the brand in an ongoing television series, in one or more episodes.


NOTE: Please ensure that your entry description explains the context and how the material was viewed. If possible and where necessary, provide, a walkthrough explaining all aspects of your entry, including the strategy, innovative ideas, target audience and provide any results you have.

Provide an overview video if possible.

Mandatory:

• Original Content Video

And/Or

• Overview Video

ID: TV1J
SUBCATEGORY : Music Videos

Includes all video with the specific purpose of promoting the music artists. The jury will judge innovation in the creation of the video

CATEGORY TYPE : Type A & Multi-Element
REQUIREMENTS :
  • Entries must include the original music video, original content.

Provide an overview video if necessary to explain the entry.

Mandatory:

• Original Content Video

And/Or

• Overview Video

TVW FILM CRAFTS

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Only Film entries can be entered into Film Crafts. However, Film Craft entries do not also have to be entered in the main Film categories.

 

No physical entries allowed for this category. Electronic media only. Craft entry requirements follow the same specifications as those in the main Film category.

 

The jury will evaluate Craft entries according to how well the entry excels in the particular craft. The craft will be considered in the overall context of the entry i.e. the craft must be integral to and supportive of the objective and concept of the entry, and should not be superfluous or disconnected – the craft must add value to the entry.

IDSub CategoryCategory TypeRequirementsSubmission Format
TVWA Direction
The craft award goes to the film director		Type B & Individual Element
TVWBCinematography
The craft award goes to the director of photography. For lighting and camera techniques		Type B & Individual Element
TVWC Writing
The craft award goes to the director of photography. For lighting and camera techniques 		Type B & Individual Element
TVWD Production Design
The craft award goes to the film production company art director/stylist. For outstanding, in-camera original art direction of a film, incorporating set design, set dressing, styling, make-up, props and wardrobe.		Type B & Individual Element
TVWE Animation
The craft award goes to the animator. Includes any use or combination of cel, stop-motion and computer animation in 2D or 3D		Type B & Individual Element
  • Live action may be included but only as a layer or element in a 3D scene or a 2D design.
TVWF Special Visual Effects
The craft award goes to the VFX Operator. Includes practical elements of the production design that take place 'in- camera', such as model-making and explosions, as well as effects added or created after filming has taken place, e.g. digital effects, CGI and compositing. Includes 3D effects over live action plates (e.g. fire, particles, water, face replacements, matte paintings, CG characters, CG props, set extensions etc.)		Type B & Individual Element
  • Crafts must follow the same submission requirements as the corresponding category above.
  • Entries must include original content.
TVWG Editing
The craft award goes to the off-line editor. For an outstanding and unique editing technique applied to a film/commercial that enhances the quality of the commercial		Type B & Individual Element
  • Crafts must follow the same submission requirements as the corresponding category above.
  • Entries must include original content.
TVWH Music
For the composition of an outstanding, original or adapted piece of music for a film commercial, whereby the craft of the composer is unique and greatly enhances the film commercial. Please note that only original music / soundtracks / adapted licensed music can be entered here. Do not enter existing unedited licensed music / tracks.		Type B & Individual Element
  • Do not enter existing unedited licensed music / tracks
TVWJ Best Use of Licenced Music
Best Use of Licensed Music For the best use of licensed music where the choice and marriage of the musical score to the picture enhances the creative idea.		Type B & Individual Element
  • Only licensed music can be entered here. Do not enter originally composed music or sound effects.
  • Entries must include original content.
TVWK Performance
The craft award goes to the actor / artist. For an outstanding performance in a film by the on-camera actor or off-camera artist (eg: voice-over), that enhances the quality of the commercial		Type B & Individual Element
  • Entries must include original content.
TVWM Use of Technology
The craft award goes to the production company. Innovation in the use of technology in Film		Type B & Individual Element
  • Entries must include original content.
TVWN Sound Design
For the outstanding use of sound design, recording, mixing and sound effects designed for a film commercial, whereby the craft of the sound designer is unique and greatly enhances the film commercial.		Type B & Individual Element
  • Entries must include original content.
ID: TVWA
SUBCATEGORY : Direction
The craft award goes to the film director
CATEGORY TYPE : Type B & Individual Element
REQUIREMENTS :
SUBMISSION FORMAT :
ID:TVWB
SUBCATEGORY : Cinematography
The craft award goes to the director of photography. For lighting and camera techniques
CATEGORY TYPE : Type B & Individual Element
REQUIREMENTS :
  • Commercials up to 90 seconds.
  • Entries must be designed for broadcast and must have aired on television or cinema.
  • Entries must include original content.
SUBMISSION FORMAT :

Mandatory:

• Original Content Video

Optional:

• Overview Video

ID: TV1C
SUBCATEGORY : Writing
The craft award goes to the director of photography. For lighting and camera techniques
CATEGORY TYPE : Type B & Individual Element
REQUIREMENTS :
SUBMISSION FORMAT :
ID: TVWD
SUBCATEGORY : Production Design
The craft award goes to the film production company art director/stylist. For outstanding, in-camera original art direction of a film, incorporating set design, set dressing, styling, make-up, props and wardrobe.
CATEGORY TYPE : Type B & Individual Element
REQUIREMENTS :
SUBMISSION FORMAT :
ID: TVWE
SUBCATEGORY : Animation
The craft award goes to the animator. Includes any use or combination of cel, stop-motion and computer animation in 2D or 3D
CATEGORY TYPE : Type B & Individual Element
REQUIREMENTS :
  • Live action may be included but only as a layer or element in a 3D scene or a 2D design.
SUBMISSION FORMAT :
ID: TVWF
SUBCATEGORY : Special Visual Effects
The craft award goes to the VFX Operator. Includes practical elements of the production design that take place 'in- camera', such as model-making and explosions, as well as effects added or created after filming has taken place, e.g. digital effects, CGI and compositing. Includes 3D effects over live action plates (e.g. fire, particles, water, face replacements, matte paintings, CG characters, CG props, set extensions etc.)
CATEGORY TYPE : Type B & Individual Element
REQUIREMENTS :

  • Crafts must follow the same submission requirements as the corresponding category above.
  • Entries must include original content.
SUBMISSION FORMAT :
ID: TV1G
SUBCATEGORY : Editing
The craft award goes to the off-line editor. For an outstanding and unique editing technique applied to a film/commercial that enhances the quality of the commercial
CATEGORY TYPE : Type A & Individual Element
REQUIREMENTS :
  • Crafts must follow the same submission requirements as the corresponding category above.
  • Entries must include original content.
SUBMISSION FORMAT :
ID: TVWH
SUBCATEGORY : Music
For the composition of an outstanding, original or adapted piece of music for a film commercial, whereby the craft of the composer is unique and greatly enhances the film commercial. Please note that only original music / soundtracks / adapted licensed music can be entered here. Do not enter existing unedited licensed music / tracks.
CATEGORY TYPE : Type B & Individual Element
REQUIREMENTS :
  • Do not enter existing unedited licensed music / tracks
SUBMISSION FORMAT :
ID: TVWJ
SUBCATEGORY : Best Use of Licenced Music
Best Use of Licensed Music For the best use of licensed music where the choice and marriage of the musical score to the picture enhances the creative idea.
CATEGORY TYPE : Type B & Individual Element
REQUIREMENTS :
  • Only licensed music can be entered here. Do not enter originally composed music or sound effects.
  • Entries must include original content.
SUBMISSION FORMAT :
ID: TVWK
SUBCATEGORY : Performance
The craft award goes to the actor / artist. For an outstanding performance in a film by the on-camera actor or off-camera artist (eg: voice-over), that enhances the quality of the commercial
CATEGORY TYPE : Type B & Individual Element
REQUIREMENTS :
  • Entries must include original content.
SUBMISSION FORMAT :
ID: TVWM
SUBCATEGORY : Use of Technology
The craft award goes to the production company. Innovation in the use of technology in Film
CATEGORY TYPE : Type B & Individual Element
REQUIREMENTS :
  • Entries must include original content.
SUBMISSION FORMAT :
ID: TVWN
SUBCATEGORY : Sound Design
For the outstanding use of sound design, recording, mixing and sound effects designed for a film commercial, whereby the craft of the sound designer is unique and greatly enhances the film commercial.
CATEGORY TYPE : Type B & Individual Element
REQUIREMENTS :
  • Entries must include original content.
SUBMISSION FORMAT :

Film Category - Media Submission format

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Electronic media only. All Non-English work must come with sub-titles. Include any necessary explanation for the jury to understand the context of the translation.

 

Work submitted with your name or your agency branding will be disqualified.

 

SPECIFICATIONS FOR VIDEO FILES:

FormatFrame Size & RateBitrate
PREFERRED
HD 720p 1280x720 – 25fps 16Mbps
HD 10801920x1080 – 25fps16Mbps
ACCEPTED
PAL 4:3 720x576 – 25fps5Mbps
PAL 16:91024x576 – 25fps5Mbps
NTSC 4:3 720x480 – 29.97fps 5Mbps
NTSC 16:9854x480 – 29.97fps5Mbps
FACEBOOK STUDENT CATEGORY
HD 10801080x1080 (Framed Square)16Mbps
HD 10801080x1920 (Portrait) 16Mbps

Video file specifications:


  • Video must be encoded to H.264

  • Accepted file format is .MOV or MP4

  • Bitrate as per table above

  • Frame reordering: Enabled

  • Key Frames: Automatic

  • Quality: High (Multi-Pass recommended)

  • Streaming: None

  • Audio AAC Stereo 48kHz

  • Audi Bit Resolution: 16bit

  • Audio Encoding: Constant Bit Rate (CBR)

  • Audio Bit Rate: 192kbps

  • Video Clock/Slate: NONE

  • Non-English entries must have English subtitles
Media TypeDescription Specification
OVERVIEW VIDEOAn overview video highlighting the elements
most relevantto the chosen category.
  • Maximum length = 2 minutes
  • Maximum size = 400MB
  • As per video specifications.
    Please check the Entry Guide
    for submission formats.
ORIGINAL CONTENT VIDEOOriginal execution of the content that was commercially launched or aired.
  • As per video specifications. Please check the Entry
    Guide for submission formats.
30 SECOND EDITThis edit will not be judged, it will
be used as awards content should your work win.
  • Maximum 30 seconds
  • As per video specifications. Please check the
    Entry Guide for submission formats.

Film Category : Hints and tips

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TIP #1: The judges are looking at hundreds of entries – where necessary, provide additional information to help them to understand your entry in terms of our judging criteria: Innovation, Quality of execution, relevance to the Brand, Target Audience and Chosen Medium.

 

TIP #2: All Non-English entries should have English subtitles.

 

TIP #3: View the Preparation tab for full entry formats and guidelines

 

TIP #4: Ensure that your entry description explains the context and how the material was viewed. If possible and where necessary, provide, a walkthrough explaining all aspects of your entry, including the strategy, innovative ideas, target audience and provide any results you have.

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