Upcoming Key Dates & 2026 Prices
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
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 1 December - Design Awards Presentation
Short Film & 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 15 February Silver, Gold & Grand Prix winners informed. 25 February 2026 - Winners Presentation Screening
Young Shark
​1 May 2026 - Competition Brief Announced 15 August 2026 - Close for entries by 08 September 2026 - Shortlist Announced by 18 September 2026 - Winner Announced
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
Music Video
1 January 2026 - Open for entries Early Bird 20% from 1 January to 31 Jan 31 March 2026 - Close for entries 28 & 29 April 2026 - Judging in Brighton 1 May 2026 - Shortlists Announced 04 June 2026 - Winners Announced
Short Film 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
Entry Prices for 2026
Early Bird Discount Rates are available for all sections.
(Prices do not include VAT, applicable to UK entries only)
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Advertising - £340
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Advertising Campaign - £450
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Advertising Digital - £150
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Advertising Film Craft - £340
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Advertising Promo - £165
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Advertising Radio - £150
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Advertising Young Shark Competition - Free​
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Advertising Digital - £340
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Best New Talent - £55
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Branded Content - £340
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Design - £165
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Music Video - £125
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Short Film - £55
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Short Film Scriptwriting Competition - Free




