All entries must submit media for judging via the online entry system. Each media type has specific technical requirements, as outlined below.
Submission media options vary by category. Refer to the categories section for details on the submission options for each category.
JUDGING MEDIA: This media will be reviewed by the jury.
SUPPORTING MEDIA: This media is not required, but may be reviewed at the jury's discretion.
REFERENCE MEDIA: Proof of Release (Image/PDF) and Client Authorization (PDF) is required for each entry. This media will not be judged.
THUMBNAIL: Every entry requires a thumbnail image. The jury will see this for reference only, it will not be judged. NOTE: The entry thumbnail must be uploaded directly on the details section for each entry.
All work should be submitted in its original language. English translations are required for all work in another language.
Image and Audio Media: For entries in a language other than English, provide an English translation in the "Judging Description / Translation" field with the individual media.
Video Media: For video entries in a language other than English, provide English subtitles in the video or a translation in the "Judging Description / Translation" field with the individual media.
URL Media: For URL entries in a language other than English, use the "Judging Description / Translation" field with the individual media to provide any necessary instructions in English.
The longest side of each image should be at least 2400 pixels long
The longest side of each image must be a maximum of 4800 pixels long
FILE SIZE
Each file must be no larger than 10 MB
FORMAT
Each file must be a high res JPEG
Each file should be RGB color mode
NOTE
For Project Board images, all information should be large enough to be seen from a distance when projected or on a small monitor.
For Artwork Images in a language other than English, provide an English translation in the "Judging Description / Translation" field with the individual image file.
Video files will only be accepted through the online entry system. Videos submitted can be:
Content Video (the original content as it ran)
Project Video (case study, behind the scenes, trailer, cut-down, demo, screen record, etc.) Case Study and Project Videos should be no longer than duration given on submission requirements for each category.
ASPECT RATIO / RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080 is preferred and recommended
Minimum resolution of 1280 x 720
All videos must be submitted in 16x9 format
Other aspect ratios will automatically have black pillars added after uploading the video into the online system
FORMAT
mp4
H.264 compression
Audio compression must be AAC
FILE SIZE
Each file must be no larger than 100MB
EXTRAS
Do NOT include color bars or tone
Do NOT include agency information or slates
NOTE
Case Study and Project Videos should be no longer than duration given on submission requirements for each category
For video entries in a language other than English, provide English subtitles in the video or a translation in the "Judging Description / Translation" field with the individual video file.
Audio files will only be accepted through the online entry system. Audio files submitted can be:
Content Audio (the original content as it ran)
FILE SIZE
Each file must be no larger than 10MB
FORMAT
All audio files must be in MP3 format
EXTRAS
Do NOT include agency information
Do NOT include audio slates
NOTE
For entries in a language other than English, provide an English translation in the "Judging Description / Translation" field with the individual audio file.
URLs will only be accepted through the online entry system. URLs submitted can be:
URL to Website (the original site or a landing page providing information about the project)
URL to Full Length Piece (long form or full length content video hosted online)
ALL URLS
Entries must be an active URL.
URL links entered must remain unchanged through October 2021.
URL TO WEBSITE
URLs of a video hosted online are NOT accepted for Website categories
Landing pages of project information are acceptable
URL TO FULL LENGTH VIDEOS
For Long Form and Full Length video categories, a URL may be submitted to a content video hosted online.
Case Study and Project Videos must be submitted through online upload.
NOTE
Password-protected URLs are NOT recommended, as complicated logins slow down judging.
Some categories may accept a URL to a download link for an application. This will be supporting media and is not guaranteed to be downloaded and installed by the jury.
For URL entries in a language other than English, use the "Judging Description / Translation" field with the individual URL to provide any necessary instructions in English.
