FILM CATEGORY |
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.
ID |
SUBCATEGORY |
CATEGORY TYPE |
REQUIREMENTS |
SUBMISSION FORMAT |
TV1A |
Television & Cinema Commercials – up to 90s
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Type A & Individual Element |
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Mandatory: • Original Content Video Optional: • Overview Video
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TV1B |
Television & Cinema Commercials – above 90s
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Type A & Individual Element |
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Mandatory: • Original Content Video Optional: • Overview Video
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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.
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Type A & Individual Element |
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.
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Type A & Individual Element |
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.
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Type A & Individual Element |
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.
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Mandatory: • Original Content Video Optional: • Overview Video
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Type A & Multi-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.
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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 & Individual Element |
Provide an overview video if necessary to explain the entry.
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Mandatory: • Original Content Video Optional: • Overview Video
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TVW FILM CRAFTS |
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.
ID |
SUBCATEGORY |
CATEGORY TYPE |
REQUIREMENTS |
SUBMISSION FORMAT |
TVWA |
Direction The craft award goes to the film director |
Type B & Individual Element |
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TVWB |
Cinematography The craft award goes to the director of photography. For lighting and camera techniques |
Type B & Individual Element |
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TVWC |
Writing The craft award goes to the writer. For an original script |
Type B & Individual Element |
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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 |
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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 |
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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.)
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Type B & Individual Element |
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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 |
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TVWH |
Music |
Type B & Individual Element |
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TVWJ |
Best Use of Licenced Music Best Use of Licensed Music
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Type B & Individual Element |
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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
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Type B & Individual Element |
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TVWM |
Use of Technology The craft award goes to the production company. Innovation in the use of technology in Film
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Type B & Individual Element |
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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 |
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FILM - MEDIA SUBMISSION FORMAT
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:
FORMAT |
FRAME SIZE & RATE |
BITRATE |
PREFERRED |
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HD 720p |
1280x720 – 25fps |
16Mbps |
HD 1080 |
1920x1080 – 25fps |
16Mbps |
ACCEPTED |
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PAL 4:3 |
720x576 – 25fps |
5Mbps |
PAL 16:9 |
1024x576 – 25fps |
5Mbps |
NTSC 4:3 |
720x480 – 29.97fps |
5Mbps |
NTSC 16:9 |
854x480 – 29.97fps |
5Mbps |
FACEBOOK STUDENT CATEGORY |
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HD 1080 |
1080x1080 (Framed Square) |
16Mbps |
HD 1080 |
1080x1920 (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 TYPE |
DESCRIPTION |
SPECIFICATION |
OVERVIEW VIDEO |
An overview video highlighting the elements most relevant to the chosen category. |
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ORIGINAL CONTENT VIDEO |
Original execution of the content that was commercially launched or aired. |
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30 SECOND EDIT |
This edit will not be judged, it will be used as awards content should your work win. |
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FILM: HINTS AND TIPS
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.