Upcoming Key Dates
Music Video
1 January 2025 - Open for entries 24 March 2025 - Close for entries 23 & 24 April 2025 - Judging in Brighton 28 April 2025 - Shortlists Announced 22 May 2024 - Winners Announced
Advertising & Digital
1 May 2025 - Open for entries 1 May to 15 June 2025 - Early Bird Rates available 31 August 2025 - Close for entries September 2025 - Judging in Kinsale October 2025 - Shortlists announced October 2025 - Winners announced October 2025 - Winners Presentation in London & Dublin
Best New Talent
1 May 2025 - Open for entries 1 May to 15 June 2025 - Early Bird Rates available 31 August 2025 - Close for entries September 2025 - Judging in Kinsale October 2025 - Shortlists announced October 2025 - Winners announced October 2025 - Winners Presentation in London & Dublin
Short Films & Branded Content
1 May 2025 - Competition Open for entries 30 November 2025 - Close for entries 01 December 25 to 28 January 2026 - Judging in hand 29 & 30 January 2026 - Final Judging 2 February 2026 - Shortlists announced 25 & 26 February 2026 - Winners Presentation Screening
Young Shark
​1 May 2025 - Competition Brief Announced 15 July 2025 - Close for entries 1 August 2025 - Shortlist Announced 15 August 2025 - Winner Announced
Design
1 May 2025 - Open for entries 1 May to 15 June 2025 - Early Bird Rates available 31 August 2025 - Close for entries September 2025 - Judging in Kinsale October 2025 - Shortlists announced October 2025 - Winners announced October 2025 - Winners Presentation in London & Dublin
Scriptwriting Competition
1 November 2024 - Competition Open for entries 31 January 2025 - Close for entries February 2025 - Judging in hand 27 February 2025 - Winner Presentation