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EXTENDED ENTRY DEADLINE: THURSDAY 30 JANUARY 2020


Celebrating the best of brand storytelling throughout EMEA.
Brand Film Awards will be returning to London for its fourth year to celebrate the best of brand storytelling throughout EMEA.

If you think you’ve mastered the art of brand storytelling, submit your best brand films today. This is your opportunity to gain exposure from throughout the EMEA region and be awarded the best in the industry.

Supported by industry leading brands PRWeek and Campaign, the Awards will host an evening cinematic showcase on the 29 April at The Courthouse Shoreditch, where we will award the best in the industry. 

About the Awards
As it becomes harder to reach audiences through traditional media, innovative brands and agencies are transforming the marketing business with the use of brand films. A branded content film begins with an exceptional collaboration with a filmmaker with the ambition to deliver a visually powerful story that subtly delivers the brands message.



KEY DATES

Early bird entry deadline - Thursday 16 January 2020

Extended entry deadline - Thursday 30 January 2020

Shortlist announced - Wednesday 26 February  2020

Awards evening - 29 April 2020

Winners Showcase - May 2020

ENTRY FEES

Early bird entry deadline: £325 +VAT per entry

Extended entry deadline: £425 +VAT per entry (Includes late fee)

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CATEGORIES


Business

B2B
A film created for business-to-business communications or promotion.

 

Corporate
A corporate film that supported a specific goal and delivered significant results.

 

Internal
The best use of film or series for internal purposes to connect with employees
and highlight a corporate message or initiative.

 

Issues and crisis management
A film created to deal with a specific corporate or social issue.

 

Public Affairs
A film created to influence political or governmental audiences on behalf of an
organisation or brand.

 

Branded Content and Entertainment

Brand Documentary
The most effective documentary film created by a brand or agency that tells an
impactful, informative story.

 

Branded Programme
For an inventive and relevant film that helped drive a brand’s objectives in a
demonstrable way.

 

Funniest Film
For the film that gets the most laughs. The film can be part of a larger
programme or a standalone initiative.

 

Most Emotional Film
The most heart warming, emotional film created by a brand or agency. The film
can be part of a larger programme or a standalone initiative.

 

Viral
For the film with a creative idea that produced the most buzz, including social
shares, views, likes, tweets, and traditional media pickup.

 

Consumer

Consumer Goods
For a brand film that helped achieve a goal, such as engaging consumers or
employees, building media buzz, and selling products.

 

Healthcare
The film that highlights the healthcare industry, from pharmaceuticals and
hospitals to insurance and overall wellness, in the most innovative way.

 

Music and Entertainment
A film created to promote a movie, TV programme or other form of
entertainment.

 

Sport
For a film that uses sport to deliver a brand or organisation’s message.

 

Craft

Animated
For the most memorable and effective use of animation in film. Can include
hand-drawn, stop-motion, or computer animation.

 

Behind the scenes
The best film that offers a sneak peak at the making of a campaign, programme,
or event.

 

Best Director
Given to the director who best brings a film to life with their vision and
techniques.

 

Best performance
A brand film that has most successfully accomplished it’s brands message
through a creative story and excellent production.

 

Best post-production
The film that best showcases the use of post-production editing techniques, such
as sound mixing, colour correction, graphic design, and special effects.

 

Best screenplay
The film that showcases the most original writing and storytelling so the content
resonates with viewers.

 

Best use of 360 or virtual reality
For films that tell a brands story through 360 or virtual reality techniques. To
engage viewers and immerse them in the interactive content experience. This
can include periscope or augmented reality.

 

Foreign Language
For the best foreign language film or series (please include English subtitles).
Films can be submitted by international/multinational brands and agencies.

 

Social

Not-for-profit/Giving back
The film that demonstrates an impactful philanthropic program or brand CSR
effort and the results it had on society at large or for a specific organisation.

 

Sustainability
The film that underscores a corporation or agency’s sustainability efforts. The
film should tell a story as well as support the company’s particular sustainability
focus area.

 

People & Agencies

Brand of the Year
This category recognises the brand or organisation that has produced outstanding branded film content over the last 12 months, which has met the company’s objectives and delivered real outcomes for the business. Judges will be looking at how the branded film content links to overall marketing strategy and to tangible business outcomes.

 

Creative Agency of the Year
This category recognises the creative agency that has produced outstanding branded film content for its clients over the last 12 months. Judges will take into account achievement against objectives, creative output, new business wins, client retention and relationships and innovation in delivery.

 

PR Agency of the Year
This category recognises the PR agency that has produced outstanding branded film content for its clients over the last 12 months. Judges will take into account achievement against objectives, creative output, new business wins, client retention and relationships and innovation in delivery.

 

Media Production Company of the Year
This category recognises the media production agency that has produced outstanding branded film content for its clients over the last 12 months. Judges will take into account achievement against objectives, creative output, new business wins, client retention and relationships and innovation in delivery.

 

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Why enter Brand Film Awards London?
  • This is your chance to showcase your best brand film to the most influential professionals throughout the production, communications and advertising communities
  • Winning a Brand Film Festival award will help to cement current relationships with your clients and stakeholders, as well as helping win new clients - clients want to work with organisations who produce award winning films
  • Winners will be invited to showcase their winning entry at the Winners Showcase Event in May, giving even more exposure
  • Films submitted into Brand Film Festival London will be reviewed by an independent and diverse panel of branded film professionals, from creative directors to film directors
  • Entering colleagues into the People and Agencies categories will boost morale by recognising and rewarding your business's most valuable staff
  • With the support of leading industry brands PRWeek and Campaign, utilise the coverage of a winners profile via the brands and on the Brand Film Festival website

Awards Night


About the night

The Awards presentation will take place on Thursday 29 April in The Courthouse Hotel cinema room. The cinematic experience will show all shortlisted entries and hotly anticipated reveal of the winners.

Guests will then be treated to a networking drinks afterparty where bowl food and canapés will be served in the iconic Jailhouse Bar.

Tickets also include free entry into the Winners Showcase event taking place in May. More details to follow soon or contact [email protected]

Tickets

When
Thursday 29 April 2020

Tickets
Early bird individual tickets available until 15 March: £315
Standard Individual tickets from 16 March: £345

Dress code
Smart casual

Address
The Courthouse Hotel
335-337 Old Street
EC1V 9LL

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