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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)

  • Advertising - £340

  • Advertising Campaign - £450

  • Advertising Digital - £150

  • Advertising Film Craft - £340

  • Advertising Promo - £165

  • Advertising Radio - £150

  • Advertising Young Shark Competition - Free​

  • Advertising Digital - £340

  • Best New Talent - £55

  • Branded Content - £340

  • Design - £165

  • Music Video - £125

  • Short Film - £55

  • Short Film Scriptwriting Competition - Free

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