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Best New Talent

The Shark Best New Talent Awards is an annual event that recognises the outstanding work of young, up-and-coming film industry professionals who specialise in advertising.

OPEN FOR ENTRIES 1st MAY 2024

BEST NEW DIRECTOR

BEST NEW PRODUCER

BEST NEW D.O.P

BEST NEW COLOURIST

BEST NEW EDITOR

BEST NEW SOUND DESIGNER

BEST NEW MUSIC COMPOSER

The work is carefully judged by a panel of seasoned industry professionals, and our mission is to provide a platform for young and emerging talent to gain recognition and exposure for their work. We hope our awards will inspire and ignite the imaginations of creative storytellers everywhere.

The official shortlists will be published on 14th September.
The winners will be presented at Kinsale on Sat 28th September.

The Best New Director award, who will be chosen by the Kinsale Delegates, and revealed at our advertising/design winners party in October (look out for details).

2024 Jury Chair - Melody Sylvester

"We must always endeavour to include fresh perspectives and innovative ideas in the advertising industry and the ‘new talent’ categories in the awards circuit continues to deliver on this. It’s a huge privilege to be asked to Chair the New Talent categories for Kinsale Sharks 2024. The Shark’s team and I are passionate about this and together we have assembled a  jury of committed and caring specialists to celebrate the work. Please get submitting and see you in September!"

Melody Sylvester Image

2024 Panel of Judges

to be announced

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