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Marketing & Communications


                      

Craft

Categories to celebrate the craft of the piece, with categories for Best 2D Animation, Best 3D
Animation, Character Animation, Motion Design, Sound Design and more

Art Direction

Speciality category where only the art direction is judged.

Best 2D Animation

Marketing & Communications piece created with 2D animation techniques.

Best 3D/CG Animation

Marketing & Communications piece created with 3D/CGI animation techniques.

Character Animation

Speciality category where only the character animation is judged.

Character Design

Speciality category where only the character design is judged.

Data Visualization

Speciality category where only the character design is judged.

Directing

Speciality category where only the directing judged.

Editing

Speciality category where only the editing judged.

Lighting

Speciality category where only the craft of lighting is judged.

Mixed Media

Speciality category where only the craft and execution of mixed media is judged.

Motion Capture

Speciality category where only the craft and execution of motion capture is judged.

Motion Design

Speciality category where only the craft and execution motion design is judged.

Production Design

Speciality category where only the production design is judged.

Sound Design

Speciality category where only the craft and execution of sound design is judged.

Typography

Speciality category where only the craft and execution of typography judged.

Use of Music

Speciality category where only the use of music is judged.

Writing

Speciality category where only the writing is judged.

General

Honors for a range of work in Marketing & Communications with categories for Arts & Culture, Corporate Image, Health & Safety, Promotional Video and more.

Advocacy & Causes

Marketing & Communications piece created to advocate for social issues and/or to improve civil and social life.

Arts & Culture

Marketing & Communications piece centered on cultural topics, events, institutions and performances.

Automotive

Marketing & Communications piece centered on promoting elements of the automotive industry.

B2B

Marketing & Communications piece centered on promoting the sale of goods or services between businesses.

B2C

Marketing & Communications piece centered on promoting the sale of goods or services directly to consumers.

Banking & Financial Services

Marketing & Communications piece centered on promoting financial products, services and banking.

Beauty, Fashion, Lifestyle

Marketing & Communications piece centered on themes of Beauty, Fashion or Lifestyle

Brand Identity

Marketing & Communications piece centered on sharing the design of a brand indenity.

Corporate Communication

Marketing & Communications piece created by companies to share information to internal and external audiences around brand perception.

Corporate Image

Marketing & Communications piece created to launch or elevate the image of a corporation.

Corporate Social Responsibility

Marketing & Communications piece created to promote the efforts of a company taking action on social issues.

DEI: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Marketing & Communications piece promoting, documenting or celebrating diversity, equity and inclusion.

Education & Training

Marketing & Communications piece intended to educate or train the viewer in a particular topic.

Entertainment

Marketing & Communications piece on behalf of the entertainment indsutry.

Fitness, Health & Wellness

Marketing & Communications piece centered on promoting personal well-being and health, including mental health.

Food & Drink

Marketing & Communications piece centered on promoting food and drink including restaurants.

Health & Safety

Marketing & Communications piece centered on promoting the health & safety of its viewers

Healthcare & Medical

Marketing & Communications piece created by healthcare and medical services.

Internal Communications

Marketing & Communications piece focusing on sharing information up and down internal channels.

Media & Entertainment

Marketing & Communications piece centered on media & entertainment ventures.

Museum & Galleries

Marketing & Communications piece created by or for Museum and Galleries.

Non Profit

Marketing & Communications piece created by or for a non profit organization.

Pharmaceutical

Marketing & Communications piece created by or for pharmaceutical products and services.

Policy & Legislation

Marketing & Communications piece created to examine important policy and legislative issues.

Products & Services

Marketing & Communications piece focused on the promotion or explanation of use for a product or service.

Promotional Video

Marketing & Communications piece created to promote a product, a service or entertainment.

Retail

Marketing & Communications created to promote retail/retail space.

Science & Technology

Marketing & Communications piece with themes of scientific discoveries and technology.

Social Impact

Marketing & Communications piece highlighting societal issues.

Social Media

Marketing & Communications piece specifically created for social media platforms.

Sports

Marketing & Communications piece centered on themes of sports and team play.

Sustainability & Environment

Marketing & Communications piece focused on the climate and the environment.

Testimonials

Marketing & Communications piece that uses real customer testimonials.

Trailer

Trailer created for the marketing of a film, television series or game.

Training & Tutorials

Marketing & Communications piece focused on training the viewer on a particular topic.

Travel & Tourism

Marketing & Communications piece centering travel & tourism (airlines, hotels, destinations).

Campaign

Honors for campaigns (up to 5 pieces) for a range of work in Marketing & Communications with categories for Arts & Culture, Corporate Image, Health & Safety, Promotional Video and more.

Arts & Culture

Marketing & Communications campaign (can submit up to 5 pieces) centered on cultural topics, events, institutions and performances.

Automotive

Marketing & Communications campaign (can submit up to 5 pieces) centered on promoting elements of the automotive industry.

B2B

Marketing & Communications campaign (can submit up to 5 pieces) centered on promoting the sale of goods or services between businesses.

B2C

Marketing & Communications campaign (can submit up to 5 pieces) centered on promoting the sale of goods or services directly to consumers.

Banking & Financial Services

Marketing & Communications campaign (can submit up to 5 pieces) centered on promoting financial products, services and banking.

Beauty, Fashion & Lifestyle

Marketing & Communications campaign (can submit up to 5 pieces) centered on promoting the sale of goods or services between businesses.

Corporate Image

Marketing & Communications campaign (can submit up to 5 pieces) created to launch or elevate the image of a corporation.

DEI: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Marketing & Communications campaign (can submit up to 5 pieces) promoting, documenting or celebrating diversity, equity and inclusion.

Fitness, Health & Wellness

Marketing & Communications campaign (can submit up to 5 pieces) centered on promoting personal well-being and health, including mental health.

Food & Drink

Marketing & Communications campaign (can submit up to 5 pieces) centered on promoting food and drink including restaurants.

Health & Safety

Marketing & Communications campaign (can submit up to 5 pieces) promoting the health & safety of its viewers.

Healthcare & Medical

Marketing & Communications campaign (can submit up to 5 pieces) healthcare and medical services.

Media & Entertainment

Marketing & Communications campaign (can submit up to 5 pieces) centered on media & entertainment ventures.

Non Profit

Marketing & Communications campaign (can submit up to 5 pieces) created by or for a non profit organization.

Policy & Legislation

Marketing & Communications campaign (can submit up to 5 pieces) created to examine important policy and legislative issues.

Products & Services

Marketing & Communications campaign (can submit up to 5 pieces) focused on the promotion or explanation of use for a product or service.

Retail

Marketing & Communications campaign (can submit up to 5 pieces) created to promote retail/retail space.

Science & Technology

Marketing & Communications campaign (can submit up to 5 pieces) with themes of scientific discoveries and technology.

Social Impact

Marketing & Communications campaign (can submit up to 5 pieces) highlighting societal issues.

Sustainability & Environment

Marketing & Communications campaign (can submit up to 5 pieces) focused on the climate and the environment.

Travel & Tourism

Marketing & Communications campaign (can submit up to 5 pieces) focused on travel & tourism (airlines, hotels, destinations).

Commercials


                      

Craft

Categories to celebrate the craft of the piece, with categories for Best 2D Animation, Best 3D Animation, Character Animation, Motion Design, Sound Design and more.

Art Direction

Speciality category where only the art direction is judged.

Best 2D Animation

Commercial created with 2D animation techniques.

Best 3D/CG Animation

Commercial created with 3D/CGI animation techniques.

Character Animation

Speciality category where only the character animation is judged.

Character Design

Speciality category where only the character design is judged.

Data Visualization

Speciality category where only the data visualization is judged.

Directing

Speciality category where only the directing judged.

Editing

Speciality category where only the editing judged.

Lighting

Speciality category where only the craft of lighting is judged.

Mixed Media

Speciality category where only the craft and execution of mixed media is judged.

Motion Capture

Speciality category where only the craft and execution of motion capture is judged.

Motion Design

Speciality category where only the craft and execution motion design is judged.

Production Design

Speciality category where only the production design is judged.

Sound Design

Speciality category where only the craft and execution of sound design is judged.

Stop Motion

Speciality category where only the craft and execution of stop motion is judged.

Typography

Speciality category where only the craft and execution of typography judged.

Use of Music

Speciality category where only the use of music is judged.

Voice-Over Performance

Speciality category where only the craft and execution of Voice Performance is judged.

Writing

Speciality category where only the writing is judged.

General

Honors for a range of work across Commercials with categories for Fitness, Health & Wellness, Food & Drink, Museum & Galleries, Travel & Tourism and more.

Advocacy & Causes

Commercial produced to advocate for social issues and/or to improve civil and social life.

Arts & Culture

Commercial centered on cultural topics, events, institutions and performances.

Automotive

Commercial centered on promoting elements of the automotive industry.

B2B

Commercial centered on promoting the sale of goods or services between businesses.

B2C

Commercial centered on promoting the sale of goods or services directly to consumers.

Banking & Financial Services

Commercial centered on promoting financial products, services and banking.

Beauty, Fashion & Lifestyle

Commercial centered on promoting beauty, fashion, personal style and makeup.

Crowdfunding & Appeals

Commercial centered on promoting the raising of funds.

DEI: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Commercial centered on promoting or celebrating diversity, equity and inclusion.

Education & Training

Commercial centered on promoting educational or training products or services.

Educational Institution

Commercial centered on promoting an educational or training Institution or service.

Family & Parenting

Commercial centered on promoting products or services to families.

Fitness, Health & Wellness

Commercial centered on promoting personal well-being and health, including mental health.

Food & Drink

Commercial centered on promoting food and drink including restaurants.

Health & Safety

Commercial centered on promoting the health & safety of its viewers.

Healthcare & Medical

Commercial centered on promoting healthcare and medical services.

Holiday & Seasonal

Commerical produced to capture the spirit of a holiday season.

Insurance

Commercial centered on promoting the insurance industry.

Media & Entertainment

Commercial centered on promoting media & entertainment ventures.

Museum & Galleries

Commercial centered on promoting Museum and Galleries.

Music

Commercial centered on promoting musicians and music events.

Non Profit

Commercial centered on promoting non profit organizations.

Pets & Animals

Commercial centered featuring pets & animals.

Pharmaceutical

Commercial centered on promoting pharmaceutical products and services.

Products & Services

Commercial focused on the promotion or explanation of use for a product or service.

Recruitment

Commercial centered on recruiting employees, students or volunteers.

Retail

Commercial centered on promoting retail products or stores.

Science & Technology

Commercial centered on promoting science or technology products or services.

Social Impact

Commercial centered on promoting social issues.

Social Video

Commercial/Ad and that has been made primarily for social media platforms.

Sports

Commercial centered on promoting sports teams or products.

Transportation

Commercial centered on promoting commercial transportation.

Travel & Tourism

Commercial centered on promoting travel & tourism (airlines, hotels, destinations).

Campaign

Honors for Commercial campaigns (up to 5 pieces) for a range of work in Fitness, Health & Wellness, Food & Drink, Museum & Galleries, Travel & Tourism and more.

Advocacy & Causes

Commercial Campaign (can submit up to 5 pieces) created to advocate for social issues and/or to improve civil and social life.

Automotive

Commercial Campaign (can submit up to 5 pieces) centered on promoting elements of the automotive industry.

B2B

Commercial Campaign (can submit up to 5 pieces) centered on promoting the sale of goods or services between businesses.

B2C

Commercial Campaign (can submit up to 5 pieces) centered on promoting the sale of goods or services directly to consumers.

Banking & Financial Services

Commercial Campaign (can submit up to 5 pieces) centered on promoting financial products, services and banking.

Beauty, Fashion & Lifestyle

Commercial Campaign (can submit up to 5 pieces) centered on promoting beauty, fashion, personal style and makeup.

Family & Parenting

Commercial Campaign (can submit up to 5 pieces) centered on products or services to families.

Fitness, Health & Wellness

Commercial Campaign (can submit up to 5 pieces) centered on promoting personal well-being and health, including mental health.

Food & Drink

Commercial Campaign (can submit up to 5 pieces) centered on promoting food and drink including restaurants.

Health & Safety

Commercial Campaign can submit up to 5 pieces) centered on promoting the health & safety of its viewers.

Healthcare & Medical

Commercial Campaign (can submit up to 5 pieces) centered on promoting healthcare and medical services.

Media & Entertainment

Commercial Campaign (can submit up to 5 pieces) centered on promoting media & entertainment ventures.

Non Profit

Commercial Campaign (can submit up to 5 pieces) centered on promoting non profit organizations.

Pharmaceutical

Commercial Campaign (can submit up to 5 pieces) promoting pharmaceutical products and services.

Product & Services

Commercial Campaign (can submit up to 5 pieces) focused on the promotion or explanation of use for a product or service.

Recruitment

Commercial Campaign (can submit up to 5 pieces) centered on recruiting employees, students or volunteers.

Science & Technology

Commercial Campaign (can submit up to 5 pieces) promoting science or technology products or services.

Social Impact

Commercial Campaign (can submit up to 5 pieces) centered on promoting social issues.

Sports

Commercial Campaign (can submit up to 5 pieces) promoting sports teams or products.

Travel & Tourism

Commercial Campaign (can submit up to 5 pieces) promoting travel & tourism (airlines, hotels, destinations)

Television


                      

Craft

Categories to celebrate the craft of the piece, with categories for Best 2D Animation, Best 3D Animation, Character Animation, Character Voice Acting, Motion Design, Storyboarding and more.

Art Direction

Speciality category where only the art direction is judged.

Best 2D Animation

Television project created with 2D animation techniques.

Best 3D/CG Animation

Television project created with 3D/CGI animation techniques.

Character Animation

Speciality category where only the character animation is judged.

Character Design

Speciality category where only the character design is judged.

Character Voice Acting - General Audiences

Speciality category where only the craft and execution of Character Voice Acting is judged.

Character Voice Acting - Mature Audiences

Speciality category where only the craft and execution Character Voice Acting is judged.

Character Voice Acting - Preschool

Speciality category where only the craft and execution of Character Voice Acting is judged.

Directing

Speciality category where only the directing judged.

Editing

Speciality category where only the editing judged.

Ident

Speciality category for a short sequence shown on television between programmes to identify the channel.

Lighting

Speciality category where only the craft of lighting is judged.

Mixed Media

Speciality category where only the craft and execution of mixed media is judged.

Motion Design

Speciality category where only the craft and execution motion design is judged.

Music

Speciality category where only the use of music is judged.

On-Air Graphics

Speciality category where only the broadcast graphics are judged.

Production Design

Speciality category where only the production design is judged.

Sound Design

Speciality category where only the craft and execution of sound design is judged.

Stop Motion

Speciality category where only the craft and execution of stop motion is judged.

Storyboarding - General Audiences

Speciality category where only the craft and execution of sound design is judged.

Storyboarding - Mature Audiences

Speciality category where only the craft and execution of Storyboarding is judged.

Storyboarding - Preschool

Speciality category where only the craft and execution of Storyboarding is judged.

Title Sequence

Speciality category where only the craft and execution of a title sequence judged.

Typography

Speciality category where only the craft and execution of typography judged.

Writing

Speciality category where only the writing is judged.

Series

Honors for episodic work (up to 5 episodes) with categories for Kids&Family, Pre-School and Sitcom.

Action & Adventure

Episodic television series (can submit up to 5 episodes) centered on themes of action, exploration, adventure and quests.

Comedy

Episodic television series (can submit up to 5 episodes) centered on centered around comedy / with comedic moments.

Drama

Episodic television series (can submit up to 5 episodes) featuring narrative and dramatic themes.

Education

Episodic television series (can submit up to 5 episodes) centered on educating an audience on a topic.

Fantasy & Sci-Fi

Episodic television series (can submit up to 5 episodes) centered around themes of magic, the supernatural, mythology and an imagined world.

Kids & Family

Episodic television series (can submit up to 5 episodes) centered for a younger audience of school age and above.

Mature Audience

Episodic television series (can submit up to 5 episodes) created for an older audience.

News

Episodic television series (can submit up to 5 episodes) documenting informational news topics, current affairs and recent headlines.

Pre-School

Episodic television series (can submit up to 5 episodes) for a pre-school audience.

Science & Technology

Episodic television series (can submit up to 5 episodes) centered with themes of scientific discoveries and technology.

Sitcom

Episodic television series (can submit up to 5 episodes) that involves a continuing cast of characters in a succession of comedic circumstances.

Video Journalism

Episodic television series (can submit up to 5 episodes) presented by a journalist for the purpose of sharing news or factual stories.

General

Honors for a range of work across Television with categories for Kids&Family, Pre-School and Sitcom.

Action & Adventure

Individual television show, episode or segment centered around the themes of action, exploration, adventure and quests

Biography

Individual television show, episode or segment depicting an account of a person's life.

Comedy

Individual television show, episode or segment centered around comedy / with comedic moments.

DEI: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Individual television show, episode or segment promoting or celebrating diversity, equity and inclusion.

Documentary (longform)

Individual television show, episode or segment documenting the story of real world people or events with a running time of over 40 minutes.

Documentary (shortform)

Individual television show, episode or segment documenting the story of real world people or events with a running time of under 40 minutes.

Drama

Individual television show, episode or segment featuring narrative and dramatic themes.

Education

Individual television show, episode or segment centered on educating an audience on a topic.

Experimental

Individual television show, episode or segment that is experimental in nature and cannot be defined.

Fantasy & Sci-Fi

Individual television show, episode or segment centered around themes of magic, the supernatural, mythology and an imagined world.

History

Individual television show, episode or segment documenting people or events from the past.

Holiday & Seasonal

Individual television show, episode or segment produced to capture the spirit of a holiday season.

Horror

Individual television show, episode or segment intended to frighten or scare.

Kids & Family

Individual television show created for a younger school-age audience.

Mature Audience

Individual television show, episode or segment created for an older audience.

Musical

Individual television show, episode or segment which musical moments are interwoven into the narrative.

Nature & Wildlife

Individual television show, episode or segment with themes of the outdoors and wildlife.

News

Individual television show, episode or segment documenting informational news topics, current affairs and recent headlines.

Pre-School

Individual television show, episode or segment for a pre-school audience.

Science & Technology

Individual television show, episode or segment with themes of scientific discoveries and technology.

Sitcom

Individual television show, episode or segment that involves a continuing cast of characters in a succession of comedic circumstances

Social Impact

Individual television show, episode or segment intended to inform the audience about social issues.

Social Media

Animated or motion work made for social media that is an extension of a television show, or clips specifically for socials

Sports

Individual television show, episode or segment centered on themes of sports, sports culture, sports history and events.

Student

Individual television show, episode or segment created by a current or recently graduated student.

Sustainability & Environment

Individual television show, episode or segment focused on the climate and the environment.

Video Journalism

Individual television show, episode or segment presented by a journalist for the purpose of sharing news or factual stories.

Film


                      

Craft

Categories to celebrate the craft of the piece, with categories for Best 2D Animation, Best 3D Animation, Character Animation, Title Sequence, Voice Acting and more.

Art Direction

Speciality category where only the art direction is judged.

Best 2D Animation

Film created with 2D animation techniques.

Best 3D/CG Animation

Film created with 3D/CG animation techniques.

Character Animation

Speciality category where only the character animation is judged.

Character Design

Speciality category where only the character design is judged.

Directing

Speciality category where only the directing judged.

Editing

Speciality category where only the editing judged.

Lighting

Speciality category where only the craft of lighting is judged.

Mixed Media

Speciality category where only the craft and execution of mixed media is judged.

Motion Capture

Speciality category where only the craft and execution of motion capture is judged.

Motion Design

Speciality category where only the craft and execution motion design is judged.

Music

Speciality category where only the use of music is judged.

Production Design

Speciality category where only the production design is judged.

Sound Design

Speciality category where only the craft and execution of sound design is judged.

Stop Motion

Speciality category where only the craft and execution of stop motion is judged.

Storyboarding

Speciality category where only the craft and execution of Storyboarding is judged.

Title Sequence

Speciality category where only the craft and execution of a title sequence judged.

Typography

Speciality category where only the craft and execution of typography judged.

Voice Acting

Speciality category where only the craft and execution of Voice Acting is judged.

Writing

Speciality category where only the writing is judged.

General

Honors for Film (short and feature), with categories for Action & Adventure, Kids & Family, Pre-School and more.

Action & Adventure

Film centered around the themes of action, exploration, adventure and quests.

Comedy

Film centered around comedy / with comedic moments.

Documentary

Film documenting the story of real world people or events.

Drama

Film featuring narrative and dramatic themes.

Experimental

Film that is experimental in nature and cannot be defined.

Fantasy & Sci-Fi

Film centered around the themes of fantasy and science and fiction

Kids & Family

Film created for a younger school-age audience.

Mature Audience

Film created for an older audience.

Music Video

Original music video

Musical

Film in which musical moments are interwoven into the narrative.

Pre-School

Film created for a pre-school audience.

Short (under 40mins)

Film with a duration of 40minutes or under.

Social Media

Animated or motion piece that is made primarily for social platforms, or in conjunction/as an addition to a feature film

Sports

Film centered on themes of sports, sports culture, sports history and events.

Student

Film created by a current or recently graduated student.

Experiential


                      

Craft

Categories to celebrate the craft of the piece, with categories for Best 2D Animation, Best 3D Animation, Character Animation, Motion Design, Sound Design and more.

Art Direction

Speciality category where only the art direction is judged.

Best 2D Animation

Experential piece created with 2D animation techniques.

Best 3D/CG Animation

Experential piece created with 3D/CGI animation techniques.

Character Animation

Speciality category where only the character animation is judged.

Character Design

Speciality category where only the character design is judged.

Data Visualization

Speciality category where only the Data Visualization is judged.

Directing

Speciality category where only the directing judged.

Editing

Speciality category where only the editing judged.

Lighting

Speciality category where only the craft of lighting is judged.

Mixed Media

Speciality category where only the craft and execution of mixed media is judged.

Motion Capture

Speciality category where only the craft and execution of motion capture is judged.

Motion Design

Speciality category where only the craft and execution motion design is judged.

Production Design

Speciality category where only the production design is judged.

Sound Design

Speciality category where only the craft and execution of sound design is judged.

Typography

Speciality category where only the craft and execution of typography judged.

Use of Music

Speciality category where only the use of music is judged.

Writing

Speciality category where only the writing is judged.

General

Honors for Experiential work with categories including Event Opener, Music & Performance and more.

Art & Culture

Piece created for an experience, event or OOH centered on themes of arts and culture.

Automotive

Piece created for an experience, event or OOH for or by the aumtomotive industry.

B2B

Piece created for an experience, event or OOH centered on promoting the sale of goods or services between businesses.

B2C

Piece created for an experience, event or OOH centered on promoting the sale of goods or services directly to consumers.

Beauty, Fashion & Lifestyle

Piece created for an experience, event or OOH centered promoting beauty, fashion, personal style and makeup.

Education & Training

Piece created for an experience, event or OOH intended to educate or train the viewer in a particular topic.

Event Opener

Piece created for the opening of an event or experience.

Experimental

Piece created for an experience, event or OOH that is experimental in nature and cannot be defined.

Fitness, Health & Wellness

Piece created for an experience, event or OOH centered on promoting personal well-being and health, including mental health.

Food & Drink

Piece created for an experience, event or OOH promoting food and drink including restaurants.

Healthcare & Medical

Piece created for an experience, event or OOH by or for healthcare and medical services.

Media & Entertainment

Piece created for an experience, event or OO centered on media & entertainment ventures.

Museum & Galleries

Piece created for an experience, event or OOH created by or for Museum and Galleries.

Music & Performance

Piece created for an experience, event or OOH focused on Music & Performance.

Product & Services

Piece created for an experience, event or OOH created for the promotion or explanation of use for a product or service.

Retail

Piece created for an experience, event or OOH created to promote retail/retail space.

Science & Technology

Piece created for an experience, event or OOH with themes of scientific discoveries and technology.

Social Impact

Piece created for an experience, event or OOH highlighting societal issues.

Sports

Piece created for an experience, event or OOH centered on themes of sports and team play.

Theme Parks

Piece created for an experience, event or OOH by or for theme parks and attractions.

Travel & Leisure

Piece created for an experience, event or OOH promoting travel & tourism (airlines, hotels, destinations.

Virtual Event

Piece created for a virtual experience or event.

Games & XR


                      

Craft

Categories to celebrate the craft of the piece, with categories for Best 2D Animation, Best 3D Animation, Character Animation, Narrative, Voice Performance and more.

Art Direction

Speciality category where only the art direction is judged.

Best 2D Animation

Game created with 2D animation techniques.

Best 3D/CG Animation

Game created with 3D/CGI animation techniques.

Character Animation

Speciality category where only the character animation is judged.

Character Design

Speciality category where only the character design is judged.

Directing

Speciality category where only the directing judged.

Editing

Speciality category where only the editing judged.

Lighting

Speciality category where only the craft of lighting is judged.

Mixed Media

Speciality category where only the craft and execution of mixed media is judged.

Motion Capture

Speciality category where only the craft and execution of motion capture is judged.

Motion Design

Speciality category where only the craft and execution motion design is judged.

Music

Speciality category where only the use of music is judged.

Narrative

Speciality category where only the craft of narrative is judged.

Production Design

Speciality category where only the production design is judged.

Sound Design

Speciality category where only the craft and execution of sound design is judged.

Storyboarding

Speciality category where only the craft and execution of Storyboarding is judged.

Typography

Speciality category where only the craft and execution of typography judged.

Use of Metaverse

Speciality category where only the creation of a metaverse environment is judged.

Voice Performance - Character

Speciality category where only the craft and execution of Voice Performance is judged.

Voice Performance - Narration

Speciality category where only the craft and execution of Voice Performance is judged.

Games

Honors for Games with categories including Action & Adventure, Cinematic Cutscene, Esports, Heads Up Display and more

Action & Adventure

Games developed around themes of action, explration, adventure and quests.

Cinematic Cutscene

Category for non-interactive sequences inserted into the action of a video game.

Education & Training

Game created to educate or train the player in a specific field, industry or topic.

ESports

Game created for an E-Sports environment.

HUD

Speciality category where only the Heads Up Display is judged.

Kids & Family

Games developed for children, education and/or family play.

Music

Games centered on themes of musical exploration and creation.

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Games centered around the themes of fantasty and science and fiction.

Social Impact

Games documenting and highlighting societal issues.

Sports

Games focused on the practice of traditional sports.

Strategy & Puzzle

Games that challenge the player to bring elements together to solve a puzzle or come to a solution using knowledge or logic.

XR

Honors for XR work with categories including Education & Training, Kids & Family, Music, Dance & Performance and more.

Art & Culture

XR piece centered on cultural topics, events, institutions and performances.

Comedy

XR piece centered around comedy / with comedic moments.

DEI: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

XR promoting, documenting or celebrating diversity, equity and inclusion.

Education & Training

XR piece intended to educate or train the viewer in a particular topic.

Entertainment

XR piece intended purely for entertainment purposes.

Health & Safety

XR piece to promote health & safety in a particular scenario.

Kids & Family

XR piece for a younger audience of school age and above.

Music, Dance & Performance

XR piece centered on themes or including music, dance or performance.

Science & Technology

XR piece with themes of scientic or technological exploration.

Social Impact

XR piece documenting and highlighting societal issues.

Sport

XR piece centered on sports and the sports world and industry.

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