An awards program that puts the people who bring creative ideas to life in the spotlight. It’s about time. Production Awards was begun last year and it applauds work from directors, producers, technologists, artists and content creators at production and post-production companies.
“Production and post-production companies are pushing the boundaries of craft and technology in commercial advertising, film and content,” noted Dylan Swanepoel, chief executive officer, Production Awards.
“They are the ones responsible for taking a good idea and making it great, or taking a great idea and turning it into a best-in-show. Ad agencies tend to get most of the credit and awards for great work, but we’re going to change that.”
The new awards program is open for entries with a deadline of August 10. There’s an early bird discount until August 3 and there will be an extended deadline of one week, but a late fee will apply.
To be eligible, work must have aired between January 31, 2017 and July 31, 2018. Please note that director’s cuts are not eligible. Enter here.
Entries will be judged in September and awards presented October 26 in New York.
Judges appointed so far include:
- Takeshi Takada, Founder and Executive Producer, Alt.Vfx
- Manasvi Gosalia, Founder & CEO, Dejavu
- Brendan Bradley, actor, writer, director & producer
- Tom Sacchi, Founding Partner, Unit9
- Isaiah Taylor, Co-Founder, Tilted Vision
- Naoki Ito, Founder & CEO, Party
- Beate Tangre, Partner & Executive Producer, Tangrystan
- Michel Teicher, Executive Producer, Cream
Work is judged in five disciplines – Production, Post-Production, Media, Vertical Market And Young Directors. Special awards include Production Company of the Year, Post-Production Company of the Year, Best of Discipline (awarded in each), Grand Prix for best in show, Director of the Year, Cinematographer of the Year, Editor of the Year, Young Director of the Year (under age 35) and Production Awards Rankings, calculated based on the number of winners and points associated with each winning entry.
“Creativity isn’t something that happens by accident. These production companies have dedicated their professional lives to bringing art to life,” stated Daniel Gallup, chief operations officer, Production Awards.
“We believe it’s time to adequately recognise and award that commitment, talent and hard work.”
Entry categories are:
- Production — art director, casting & performance, cinematography and direction.
- Post-Production — animation, color correction, editing, licensed music, motion graphics, music composition/original score, sound design/sound editing, titles and visual effects.
- Media — branded content, documentary, experiential, film/TV, gaming, integrated branding, long-form, innovation, mobile, narrative, online video, pre-roll, short-form, social, VR/AR, video 360 and website.
- Vertical Markets — automotive, beverages – alcoholic, beverages – non-alcoholic, corporate social responsibility, consumer electronics & technology, clothing/footwear/accessories, fast food & restaurants, humor, low-budget, music video, non-profit/charity, sports & sports apparel.0
- Young Directors — animation, broadcast, non-profit/charity, short film and online video.
