How to Enter the AICP Awards

Create an AICP Awards Entry Site Account -

Go to https://aicpawards.awardcore.com
Click "Sign In/Register" in the upper left-hand corner.

Note - You will need to create a new account on the AICP Awards Entry Site each year.
Fill in the required fields to create your new account then click "Submit."

Create A New Entry

Click "Create A New Entry" https://aicpawards.awardcore.com/newEntry

Check the two text boxes to accept the Terms & Conditions.

Next, scroll down and select the AICP Awards Category you would like to enter.

Categories are listed for the AICP Next Awards, the AICP Post Awards, and the AICP Show: The Art & Technique of the Commercial.
You can view category descriptions by clicking the "More" link to the right of each category in the list.

Then scroll to the bottom of the page and click "Submit."

Fill in the credit information for your entry.

Any field with a pink asterisk (*) indicates a mandatory credit.

If a mandatory credit doesn't apply to your entry, enter N/A.
If your work is shortlisted in its category and qualifies for final judging, you will be notified to go back into the entry website to review, add, and finalize credits.

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Review the video file technical specifications, then scroll to the bottom of the page and click "Choose File."

If you are not ready to upload your video, you can click "Upload Later."

Note - You also have the option to "Import credits from EntryBot encoded file"

EntryBot is an outside service that can help you format your video file to the above technical specifications if needed.

After you have selected your file, click "Upload"

A pop-up window will appear.

Note -Your video file must not have any of the following or it will be rejected during the Quality Check (QC) process:

Slate
Countdown
2 pop (ex. the pop noise and 2 seconds of black before the spot begins)
Credits

Click "Upload" and a progress bar will appear.

When your video is done uploading, you will return to the Entries page and your entry will now appear in the "Pending Entries" section.

Entry Management Page

In the Pending Entries section, on the right-hand side of your entry under "Action," you have the following options:

Edit - Make changes to your pending entry
Add to Other Categories - Click this button if you would like to submit this entry into multiple categories.

Entrants can submit a single entry into multiple categories across all three AICP Awards shows. Discounted entry fee pricing is available if you enter a single entry into three or more categories.
All entries must be finalized at the same time in order to receive the discount pricing.

Delete - Delete your pending entry

Adding a Single Entry into Multiple Categories

Click "Add to Other Categories" on the pending entry you would like to submit into another category.
On the next page, check off the category/categories that you would like to add your pending entry into.

You can enter a single entry into multiple categories across all the AICP Awards shows.

Scroll to the bottom of the page and click "Submit."
On the next page, you will now see all of your pending entries for the categories that you selected.

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Mandatory credits will vary depending on the category.

For example, a Sound Design category will require the credit information for the Sound Designer.

To add in the missing information, click "Edit". You will then return to the credits page where you can enter the missing information.

When you are finished, click "Submit" to return to the Entries page.

Finalizing Entries

When you are ready to finalize your entries, check off the entries you would like to finalize.
Then click "Finalize Entry." You will then be taken to the Order page.

You will see a breakdown of your entry and upload fees for your order.
You can view the Entry Fees for the AICP Awards on the "Eligibility/Fees" page of the AICP Awards Entry Site.

Checkout Page

At the top of the page there is a breakdown of your entry and upload fees for your order.

You can view the Entry Fees for the AICP Awards on the "Eligibility/Fees" page of the AICP Awards Entry Site.

You can pay your Entry Fees using the following payment methods:

Credit Card - Credit card orders will be assessed a 3.25% processing fee.
Check
Wire Transfer - Sender is responsible for all wire transfer fees from the Sender's bank.

Once you have selected your payment method, click "Submit."

If you select pay by Credit Card, you will be asked for your card information.

Your payment address must exactly match the address on file with your financial institution.

If you select pay by Check, you will be taken to an Order Information page that will provide you with instructions on where to mail your check.
If you select pay by Wire Transfer, you will be taken to an Order Information page that will provide you with wire transfer instructions.

You will then receive an email with your Entry Order receipt.

Important Payment Notes

All payments must be received by AICP by the Entry Deadline or late fees will be incurred.

If your payment is not received by the Late Entry Deadline, your submissions will not be entered into the AICP Awards.

Supporting Material -

Attaching Supporting Material to an Entry

After you have created your entry, click the corresponding Supporting Materials option on the right-hand side of the entry under the "Action" column.

Depending on the category, the option could be:

Add/Update PDF of Script or Board
Add/Update "Making Of"

When you click on one of the above options, you will be taken to an upload page.

Click "Choose File," and select the "Making of" or CGI/VFX Breakdown video that you would like to upload. Then click "Upload."

You will see a progress bar and then return to the Entries page.

Note - If you need to add a Written Explanation, click "Edit" to return to the credits page.

Scroll to the bottom of the page to the "Technical Explanation" field and enter your description there. Then click "Submit."

Entrants can add Supporting Material to entries in specific categories in the AICP Show and AICP Post Awards.

Note - Supporting Materials must not include any credits or the name of individuals or the facilities that created the work.

Supporting Material Types

"Making of" video

Video should not exceed 2 minutes

CGI Breakdown Video

Video should not exceed 2 minutes

Written Explanation
- A written explanation should not exceed 300 words.
PDF of Script or Boards

AICP Post Awards - Supporting Material Categories

CGI - "Making Of" Video or CGI Breakdown Video, and/or Written Explanation.
Character Design - "Making Of" Video or CGI Breakdown Video, and/or Written Explanation.
Compositing - "Making Of" Video or CGI Breakdown Video, and/or Written Explanation.
Motion Graphics & Design - "Making Of" Video or CGI Breakdown Video, and/or Written Explanation.

AICP Show - Supporting Material Categories

Animation - "Making Of" video.
Concept - Scripts or Boards.
Design - "Making Of" video.
Production Design - "Making Of" Video or Written Explanation.
Visual Effects - "Making Of" Video.

Eligibility Period
AICP Awards Important Dates
Eligibility Information
Supporting Materials

Eligibility Period

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Work must have first aired/launched between:
Tuesday, March 12, 2024 - Tuesday, March 4th, 2025

An airing is defined as a commercial release, commissioned by a client, for television, theater, the Internet, mobile phone, or any other medium/screen able to deliver motion picture imagery.

AICP Awards Important Dates

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Entry Deadline: Wednesday, February 26th, 2025 at 11:59pm U.S. Pacific Time (PT)

Download Deadline Calendar Reminder

Late Entry Deadline: Wednesday, March 5th, 2025 at 11:59pm U.S. Pacific Time (PT)

Late fees apply except for entries with a first air/launch date between February 26th, 2025 - Wednesday, March 5th, 2025
Download Late Deadline Calendar Reminder

Shortlist Announced: April 2025
AICP Week (Winners Announced) - Tuesday, June 3rd - Thursday, June 5th, 2025 in New York.

Eligibility Information

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Work produced and aired anywhere in the world can be entered into the AICP Awards.
The work entered must be exactly as aired with the exception of Next Awards categories where case studies may be submitted.
Work in a language other than English must be subtitled in English. This is to the entrant's benefit.
Entries and Supporting Materials MUST be submitted clean of any credits (ex. Directed Ny Credits, End Credits).

AICP Next Awards

There are no running time limits for entries in the AICP Next Awards.
Case studies (in place of the piece as aired) can be entered into the following categories:

Branded Content & Entertainment: Standalone/Single Execution
Branded Content & Entertainment: Series/Episodic- (One full episode must be entered but a case study can be submitted as well).
Creative Commerce
Creative Data
Digital Experiences
Experiential
Influencer
Innovation
Integrated Campaign
Public Relations
Purpose Driven
Real Time Engagement
Social

The case study that is entered will be the one that is judged.

If the work is honored, the case study that is entered will be publicly available on AICP Awards Archive Site and will be archived in The Museum of Modern Art's Department of Film Archive.

Case studies cannot be replaced after judging. There will be no exceptions.

AICP Post Awards

Editor's and director's cuts are not eligible. Entries must be entered exactly as aired.
There are specified time limits for certain categories in the AICP Post Awards. Your entry must meet the running time requirement for its category, or it will be disqualified. These categories are:

Audio Mix :60 & Under - Under 1:00 Running Time
Audio Mix Over :60 - Over 1:00 Running Time
Sound Design :60 & Under - 1:00 Running Time and Under
Sound Design Over :60 - Over 1:00 Running Time
Color Grading Under :60 - Under 1:00 Running Time
Color Grading :60 to :90 - Between 1:00 to 1:30 Running Time
Color Grading Over :90 - Over 1:30 Running Time
Editorial :30 - Must be exactly 30 seconds
Editorial :60 - Must be exactly 60 seconds

Case studies cannot be entered into the AICP Post Awards.

AICP Show: The Art & Technique of the Commercial

Case studies cannot be entered into the AICP Show.
There are no running time limits for entries in the AICP Show.

Supporting Materials

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Supporting Materials must not include any credits or the names of the individuals or facilities that created the work.

Supporting Materials are optional and not required.

Supporting Material Types

"Making Of" Video - Not to exceed 2 minutes.
CGI Breakdown Video - Not to exceed 2 minutes.
Written Explanation - Not to exceed 300 words. Submit your written explanation on the entry page. Write the description in advance and copy and paste it into the text box on the entry form.
Script or Boards - PDF versions.

Categories Accepting Supporting Materials:

AICP Post Awards

CGI - "Making Of" Video or CGI Breakdown Video, and/or Written Explanation.
Character Design - "Making Of" Video or CGI Breakdown Video, and/or Written Explanation.
Compositing - "Making Of" Video or CGI Breakdown Video, and/or Written Explanation.
Motion Graphics & Design - "Making Of" Video or CGI Breakdown Video, and/or Written Explanation.

AICP Show

Animation - "Making Of" video.
Concept - Scripts or Boards.
Design - "Making Of" video.
Production Design - "Making Of" Video or Written Explanation.
Visual Effects - "Making Of" video.

In light of the stark contrast between the AICP Awards' mission to recognize a global community of respect and inclusion and Russia's isolationist geopolitical actions, AICP will not be accepting entries from any Russian entities or done on behalf of Russian brands for consideration in the 2025 editions of the three AICP competitions.