Upcoming Key Dates
Music Video
1 January 2025 - Open for entries 31 March 2025 - Close for entries 23 & 24 April 2025 - Judging in Brighton 28 April 2025 - Shortlists Announced 22 May 2024 - Winners Announced
Advertising & Digital
1 May 2024 - Open for entries 1 May to 15 June 2024 - Early Bird Rates available 30 August 2024 - Close for entries 25-28 September 2024 - Judging in Kinsale 1 October 2024 - Shortlists announced 14 October 2024 - Winners announced 24 October 2024 - Winners Presentation in London 26 November 2024 - Winners Presentation Dublin
Best New Talent
1 May 2024 - Open for entries 1 May to 15 June 2024 - Early Bird Rates available 30 August 2024 - Close for entries 1 - 7 September 2024 - Judging in hand 14 September - Shortlists announced 28 September 2024 - Winners announced & presented in Kinsale (except director) by 14 Oct, Best New Director announced
Short Films & Branded Content
1 May 2024 - Competition Open for entries 30 November 2024 - Close for entries 15 January 2025 - Judging in hand 27 February 2025 - Winners Presentation Screening
Young Shark
​1 May 2024 - Competition Brief Announced 15 July 2024 - Close for entries 1 August 2024 - Shortlist Announced 8 August 2024 - Winner Announced
Design
1 May 2024 - Open for entries 1 May to 15 June 2024 - Early Bird Rates available 30 August 2024 - Close for entries 25-28 September 2024 - Judging in Kinsale 1 October 2024 - Shortlists announced 14 October 2024 - Winners announced 24 October - Winners Trophy Presentation in London 7 November 2023 - Winners Presentation Dublin
Scriptwriting Competition
1 November 2024 - Competition Open for entries 31 January 2025 - Close for entries February 2025 - Judging in hand 27 February 2025 - Winner Presentation