Upcoming Key Dates
Music Video
1 January 2026 - Open for entries 31 March 2026 - Close for entries 28 & 29 April 2026 - Judging in Brighton 1 May 2026 - Shortlists Announced 04 June 2026 - Winners Announced
Advertising & Digital
1 May 2026 - Open for entries 1 May to 30 June 2026 - Early Bird Rates available 31 August 2026 - Close for entries September 2026 - Judging in Kinsale, Shortlists & Winners announced October 2025 - Winners Presentation in London & Dublin
Best New Talent
1 May 2026 - Open for entries 1 May to 30 June 2026 - Early Bird Rates available 31 August 2026 - Close for entries September 2026 - Judging in Kinsale, Winners Presentation in London & Dublin
Short Films & Branded Content
1 May 2025 - Competition Open for entries 31 December - Close for entries January 2026 - Judging in hand 29 & 30 January 2026 - Final Judging 2 February 2026 - Shortlists announced 25 February 2026 - Winners Presentation Screening
Young Shark
​1 May 2025 - Competition Brief Announced 15 August 2025 - Close for entries by 15 September 2025 - Shortlist Announced by 22 September 2025 - Winner Announced
Design
1 May 2026 - Open for entries 1 May to 30 June 2026 - Early Bird Rates available 31 October 2026 - Close for entries 6 November - Judging in Brighton 10 November - Shortlists Announced
Scriptwriting Competition
1 November 2025 - Competition Open for entries 31 January 2026 - Close for entries February 2026 - Judging in hand 25 February 2026 - Winner Presentation