CELEBRATING THE BEST OF BRAND STORYTELLING
The Brand Film Awards are officially open for entries for 2025!

This prestigious awards recognise exceptional creativity, compelling storytelling and outstanding production in branded content films that have been transforming the marketing landscape. 

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This year there are over 29 categories to enter, including three new categories:

Film of the Year (Grand Prix)

Global Agency of the Year

Global Production Company of the Year

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From emotional and heartwarming narratives to humorous and inventive concepts, the Brand Film Awards honour the best of the best in brand filmmaking. 


KEY INFORMATION 


DATES FOR YOUR DIARY 

Early Bird Entry Deadline: 12 December 2024

Entry Deadline: 30th January 2025

Awards Ceremony: 24 April 2025

PRICES

Early Bird Entry Fee: £435 + VAT per entry 

Standard Entry Fee: £570 + VAT per entry 

THREE REASONS TO ENTER



1. WORLDWIDE EXPOSURE

Elevate your brand awareness to a global audience by showcasing what makes you unique to our panel of international experts who truly appreciate your vision.



2. BUILD TRUST 

Celebrate your success to reinforce trust and loyalty with existing clients while drawing in collaborators who align with your values, building credibility and future partnerships.



3. INSPIRE CREATIVITY

Be recognised for your transformative ideas and compelling brand narrative. Acknowledge your impactful ideas that made a difference and inspire others to follow. 

CATEGORIES 


BUSINESS

B2B

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

INTERNAL

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

CORPORATE

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

ISSUES & REPUTATION CRISIS

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.

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 & PHARMA

The film that highlights the healthcare industry, from pharma and hospitals to insurance, in the most effective way.

SPORT

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

BRANDED CONTENT AND ENTERTAINMENT

ORGANISATION 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.

BEST USE OF HUMOUR

Using humour in an effective way to achieve its goals. The film can be part of a larger programme or a standalone initiative.

MOST EMOTIONAL IMPACT

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.

BEST USE OF DIGITAL/SOCIAL MEDIA

For the film with a creative idea demonstrates outstanding use of social media and/or other digital resources in order to reach determined goals.

BEST USE OF AN INFLUENCER/CELEBRITY

This category awards the most creative campaign that used one or more social media influencers or a celebrity’s social platforms to increase the films reach. This can be as a standalone initiative or as part of a wider campaign.

ANIMATED

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

BEST DIRECTOR

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

BEST FILM UNDER 1 MINUTE

Best Film lasting no more than 1 minute

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 POST-PRODUCTION EDITING

The film that best showcases the use of postproduction editing techniques into a coherent, cohesive story.

BEST POST-PRODUCTION MOTION GRAPHICS

The film that best showcases the use of postproduction colour correction, graphic design, and special effects.

BEST POST-PRODUCTION SOUND DESIGN

 The film that best showcases the use of postproduction editing techniques, such as sound mixing.

BEST USE OF NEW TECHNICAL INNOVATION

For films that tell a brands story through new technical techniques to engage viewers and immerse them in the interactive content experience. This can include periscope or augmented reality.

PURPOSE

PROGRESSIVE SOCIAL CHANGE

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.

ENVIRONMENTAL 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.

CHARITY/THIRD SECTOR

A film that has been produced by a charity and/or agency achieving the most inspiring awareness raising or fundraising film.

AGENCIES

Judges will take into account achievement against objectives, creative output, new business wins, client retention and relationships and innovation in delivery.

Criteria – a minimum of three pieces of work should be provided

EMEA PRODUCTION COMPANY OF THE YEAR

This category recognises a production company that has produced outstanding branded film content for its clients over the last 12 months. 

EMEA AGENCY OF THE YEAR

This category recognises an agency that has produced outstanding branded film content for its clients over the last 12 months.

GLOBAL PRODUCTION COMPANY OF THE YEAR:

This category recognises a production company that has produced outstanding branded film content for its clients over the last 12 months globally. Entering companies must have regional offices in at least 3 continents

GLOBAL AGENCY OF THE YEAR

This category recognises an agency that has produced outstanding branded film content for its clients over the last 12 months. Entering companies must have regional offices in at least 3 continents

FILM OF THE YEAR:

This is a category which looks at all the winners of the film awards and awards an overall winner. YOU CANNOT ENTER THIS CATEGORY

WHY ARE THESE AWARDS SO IMPORTANT? 


"BRAND FILMS, IN ALL THEIR WONDERFUL VARIETIES, ARE ONLY GETTING MORE IMPORTANT.

They are increasingly becoming an essential part of an organisation’s marketing toolkit, allowing them to showcase their vision, culture, and impact in an authentic way that sticks with viewers. 

Winning a Brand Film Award is the perfect way to show the world that you are on top of your game. Don't miss out on the opportunity to gain recognition, inspire others, and solidify your place in this evolving genre.

Enter today to show the world your storytelling prowess and your commitment to pushing the boundaries of brand film".

Editor, PR Week 
John Harrington

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