Film & Video

Film & Video recognizes advertising in the form of commercial spots that aired on television, in cinemas, or online.

NOTE: Content Videos should be entered as Judging Media and Case Videos as Supporting Media in all content categories. See individual categories for specific requirements.

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ELIGIBILITY
Project must have launched between January 1, 2024 – February 28, 2025.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
All One Show entries require both information on the project and media.
Below is the information that is required for all entries, regardless of category. Refer to the individual categories for additional requirements.
NOTE: Entry information should not contain agency details, as judging is anonymous; this does not apply to self promotion or Brand-Side work.
NOTE: Do NOT use all capital letters when providing information.
NOTE: All fields are required and will be seen by the jury, unless otherwise noted.

  • Entry Title: Provide the name of the project, or the campaign name.
    NOTE: Do not put the category into the Entry Title.
  • Client / Brand: Who is the client on the project and/or what brand is it promoting?
  • Single or Series: Choose from: Single (1), Series (2+). Required only for categories that allow both Single and Series entries.
  • Client Type: Choose from: Consumer / Brand, Business to Business, Corporate Social Responsibility, Non-Profit
  • Vertical Market: The specific industry to which the product or service relates. See the full list of options here.
  • Launch Date: The month and year in which the work first ran, aired, was published, etc.
  • Background: Describe the challenge presented, problem being addressed, cultural background, or other key components to the initial brief. (max 300 words)
  • Creative Idea: A summary of the creative idea behind the work. (max 300 words)
  • Insights & Strategy: The insights and strategy that informed the final work and its intended purpose. (max 300 words)
  • Execution: Explain critical elements of the final execution of the work including craft, placement, tone, and other specific aspects of the creation and implementation of the work. (max 300 words)
  • Results: The results or outcome of the work such as reach, response, engagement, sales, awareness, etc. (max 300 words)
  • Translation to English: Required for all entries which are not originally in English.
    NOTE: Video entries should include subtitles when possible.
Each category accepts specific media types. For general file specifications, view the Submission Media page.
Media can be attached to your entry after your category is selected. Click the View Submission Requirements button on a category below for details.

Digital media will be saved into your account. Identical media will not need to be added more than once as it can be attached to entries from your Manage Media list.

SUBMISSION MEDIA
  • Judging Media: The primary material and content that the jury will be judging.
  • Supporting Media: Secondary material and content that the jury may review at their discretion.

REFERENCE IMAGES
  • ALL entries require high res digital reference images. These images will not be judged. However, they may be used by The One Show for promotional purposes.

ENTRY THUMBNAIL
  • Every entry requires a thumbnail image. The jury will see this for reference only, it will not be judged.
A Primary Credit is the only credit required to submit an entry.
NOTE: Credits do not need to be completed in order to submit entries. Credits may be added to a closed entry after it has been completed and judged.

Credits will be saved into your account. Identical credits will not need to be added more than once as they can be attached to entries from your Manage Credits list.

COMPANY
Company credits each require the following:
  • Company Name
  • Company City
  • Company Type is to be selected from the list provided.
    NOTE: "Other" can be selected, but will not be ranked.

INDIVIDUAL
Individual credits each require the following:
  • First Name
  • Last Name
  • Title is to be selected from the list provided.
    NOTE: "Other" can be selected, but will not be ranked.
  • Company / Company City is the company that this individual is associated with (optional)



CATEGORIES


Film & Video
TV, VOD, & Online

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TV, VOD, & Online - 30 Seconds and Under - Single
Super Early Deadline Fee: $550.00

A single (1) commercial spot airing on television, video-on-demand platforms, or online.
NOTE: Submissions must be 30 seconds or less.
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TV, VOD, & Online - 30 Seconds and Under - Series
Super Early Deadline Fee: $700.00

A series (2-5) of commercial spots airing on television, video-on-demand platforms, or online.
NOTE: Submissions must be 30 seconds or less each.
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TV, VOD, & Online - 31-60 Seconds - Single
Super Early Deadline Fee: $550.00

A single (1) commercial spot airing on television, video-on-demand platforms, or online.
NOTE: Submissions must be longer than 30 seconds.
NOTE: Submissions must be no longer than 60 seconds.
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TV, VOD, & Online - 31-60 Seconds - Series
Super Early Deadline Fee: $700.00

A series (2-5) of commercial spots airing on television, video-on-demand platforms, or online.
NOTE: Submissions must be longer than 30 seconds each.
NOTE: Submissions must be no longer than 60 seconds each.
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TV, VOD, & Online - 61-90 Seconds - Single
Super Early Deadline Fee: $550.00

A single (1) commercial spot airing on television, video-on-demand platforms, or online.
NOTE: Submissions must be longer than 60 seconds.
NOTE: Submission must be no longer than 90 seconds.
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TV, VOD, & Online - 61-90 Seconds - Series
Super Early Deadline Fee: $700.00

A series (2-5) of commercial spots airing on television, video-on-demand platforms, or online.
NOTE: Submissions must be longer than 60 seconds each.
NOTE: Submission must be no longer than 90 seconds each.
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TV, VOD, & Online - Over 90 Seconds - Single
Super Early Deadline Fee: $550.00

A single (1) commercial spot airing on television, video-on-demand platforms, or online.
NOTE: Submissions must be longer than 90 seconds.
NOTE: Submissions must be no longer than 5 minutes.
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TV, VOD, & Online - Over 90 Seconds - Series
Super Early Deadline Fee: $700.00

A series (2-5) of commercial spots airing on television, video-on-demand platforms, or online.
NOTE: Submissions must be longer than 90 seconds each.
NOTE: Submissions must be no longer than 5 minutes each.
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TV, VOD, & Online - Varying Length Series
Super Early Deadline Fee: $700.00

A series (2-5) of commercial spots of varying lengths, airing on television, video-on-demand platforms, or online.
NOTE: Entries must include a video from at least two (2) of the video length categories.
NOTE: Series submitted in this category cannot be entered into other series categories.
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Film & Video
Cinema Advertising

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Cinema Advertising
Super Early Deadline Fee: $550.00

A single (1) or series (2-5) of commercial spots shown exclusively in a cinema before a feature film.
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Film & Video
Low Budget

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Low Budget
Super Early Deadline Fee: $550.00

A single (1) or series (2-5) of commercial spots that creatively utilized a low or conservative production budget. Includes broadcast, cinema, online, or mobile.
NOTE: Entries must provide the production budget (in USD) and an explanation of how it was applied.
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Film & Video
User-Generated Content (UGC)

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User-Generated Content (UGC)
Super Early Deadline Fee: $550.00

A single (1) or series (2-5) of videos that are derived from customer/user submitted content, created on behalf of a brand or organization. Includes broadcast, cinema, and online.
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Film & Video
B2B Communications

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B2B Communications
Super Early Deadline Fee: $550.00

A single (1) or series (2-5) of commercial spots intended to communicate a message or service between businesses.
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Film & Video
Film & Video for Good

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Film & Video for Good
Super Early Deadline Fee: $550.00

A single (1) or series (2-5) of commercial spots that creates a positive change by addressing a pressing social, environmental, or cultural challenge and that benefits a larger purpose than the brand.
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Film & Video
Brand Partnerships

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Brand Partnerships
Super Early Deadline Fee: $550.00

Two or more brands working together to create a single (1) or series (2-5) of commercial spots.
NOTE: Entries must include all client/brand names involved in the work.
NOTE: All brands involved should also be listed under the full credits.
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Film & Video
Use of Humor

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Use of Humor
Super Early Deadline Fee: $550.00

A single (1) or series (2-5) of commercial spots that leverage humor as a creative tool.
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Film & Video
Use of Drama

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Use of Drama
Super Early Deadline Fee: $550.00

A single (1) or series (2-5) of commercial spots that leverage drama as a creative tool.
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Film & Video
Innovation

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Innovation - New Ideas in Film
Super Early Deadline Fee: $550.00

A single (1) or series (2-5) of commercial spots that explore new or transformative ideas and concepts that push the discipline forward.
NOTE: Entries must include a written explanation of the innovative and transformative aspects of the concept and idea behind the project.
NOTE: Innovative techniques in execution or use of media should be entered into Innovation categories FI_19: Execution or FI_20: Use of Media.
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Innovation - Execution in Film
Super Early Deadline Fee: $550.00

A single (1) or series (2-5) of commercial spots that explore new techniques, devices, or methods in implementation that push the discipline forward.
NOTE: Entries must include a written explanation of the innovative and transformative aspects of the techniques used in execution.
NOTE: Innovative concepts and ideas or use of media should be entered into Innovation categories FI_18: New Ideas or FI_20: Use of Media.
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Innovation - Use of Media in Film
Super Early Deadline Fee: $550.00

A single (1) or series (2-5) of commercial spots that explore creative placement, positioning, timing, or other innovative use of media to reach the target audience and push the discipline forward.
NOTE: Entries must include a written explanation of the innovative and transformative aspects of the media use and placement.
NOTE: Innovative concepts and ideas or techniques in execution should be entered into Innovation categories FI_18: New Ideas or FI_19: Execution.
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