AWARDS FILMMAKER OF THE YEAR COMMERCIAL & CORPORATE THE CRAFT BEHIND COMMERCIAL IMPACT The commercial and corporate category celebrates filmmakers who are shaping how brands, businesses and organisations communicate. It’s our flagship class, recognising work that balances creative storytelling with real-world objectives. From commercials and branded content to corporate films, promotions and campaign-driven projects, the award is open to professionals who know how to deliver impact while answering a brief. Whether the project was a paid commission or pro bono collaboration, what matters is the quality of the filmmaking and the clarity of the storytelling. We’re looking for films that go beyond surface polish: work that understands its audience and nails its message, using tone, strong visuals, structure and pacing. This could be a beautifully crafted brand film, a smart explainer, a bold campaign piece or a character-led corporate story. FOTY honours filmmakers who help brands connect, grow and communicate, without sacrificing creative ambition. If your work proves commercial projects can still be cinematic, meaningful and memorable, this is the place to send it.
WEDDING CAPTURING THE ROMANCE OF THE BIG DAY
Wedding filmmaking is one of the most unforgiving disciplines. There are no retakes, controlled sets or second chances. The best wedding films reach beyond documentation. They capture feeling, character and connection, transforming a single day into a cinematic story that couples return to for years. Wedding filmmaking has evolved, with thoughtful composition, fluid camera movement, expressive sound design and careful editing. Filmmakers craft emotionally rich narratives that rival commercial and cinematic productions – all under intense pressure. This competitive FOTY category celebrates industry professionals who thrive in that environment. If your work turns fleeting moments into lasting cinema, show us what you are made of.
Social-first video is now one of the most powerful forces in filmmaking. Short- form, vertical and platform-native content has become central to how brands communicate, how creators build audiences and how stories are consumed. For many clients, social video isn’t a side project but the main event. Our content creator category awards filmmakers and creators who thrive in this new reality. Whether you’re crafting sharp, sub-60-second videos for TikTok, Reels or Shorts, or producing longer- form content designed specifically for YouTube and online platforms, this is about creating work that has instant impact and purposeful delivery. We are not judging algorithms, follower counts or viral spikes. What matters to us is that content feels native to its platform, speaks clearly to its audience and shows real skill. Strong visuals, confident editing, smart pacing and a clear creative voice are CONTENT CREATOR CREATIVITY FOR THE SOCIAL AGE
online work. Whether you’re working for clients or building your own channel, if your content brings
what separate great social content from forgettable noise. This category is open to branded social campaigns, creator-led projects, YouTube films, series, tutorials, reviews, vlogs, lifestyle pieces or experimental
professional craft to digital storytelling, this is where it belongs.
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