The US International Awards are a platform celebrating excellence in branded video productions and documentaries worldwide. Before submitting your creative work, please read the regulations carefully.
The US International Awards welcome submissions from a diverse range of creators, including film producers, independent filmmakers, client companies, agencies, TV stations, film schools, and students.
Entries must have been produced or released within the last two calendar years leading up to the final submission deadline.
Please note that previously entered works in any past edition of the US International Awards are ineligible for further participation.
Independent filmmakers may submit unsponsored videos exclusively in the Independent Videos category (and in the additional Production Art & Craft categories).
Film schools, universities and colleges that enter work for their students and the students themselves may only enter in the corresponding Student Videos category (and in the additional Production Art & Craft categories). Submitted videos can be spec work or created for a real client.
Entrants must hold the copyright of the submitted work or possess permission to use it. The US International Awards assume no liability for any copyright infringement by the entrant.
Early Bird Deadline: Oct 25, 2024
Regular Deadline: February 14, 2025
Final Deadline: March 14, 2025
Submissions are done online via the Filmservice International Entry Tool and are completed in three simple steps:
After registering, one can immediately start to enter their work. Entrants can save their entry form for later completion, allowing flexibility in the submission process.
Entries can be submitted across multiple categories, with the US International Awards reserving the right to re-categorize any misclassified entries.
In order to subscribe for the Production Art & Craft categories, the same work has to be submitted in other categories as well.
For category C8 Integrated Communication, the entrant will be asked to include a brief overview of the campaign with background material for evaluation by the jury. jury.
Submitted work must be uploaded via the online entry form or in case of entering in the category Online & Social Media may be submitted by web link (URL). For uploading, any common file type is acceptable. When providing a link, the entrant has to make sure that the link can be accessed by the jury during the period of judging and will be active for a period of time after the award announcements. If the link requires a password, the entrant has to provide that information in the online entry form.
The entrant is responsible for the technical quality of the video.
Submissions must be made in the English language. If the video does not have an English audio track, the entrant must ensure the film has either subtitles or overdubbing in English. Alternatively, the entrant can provide a translation in English of the first and last 10 minutes of the entry using the Filmservice International Entry Tool.
Payments can be made either by bank transfer, credit card, or PayPal.
Please make sure that the given information about the invoice and categories is correct. An additional $30 fee will be applied for any change after issuing the invoice.
An international panel of film experts, creatives, and marketing professionals evaluates all entries.
There is no preset number of winners in a category. More than one Gold and Silver Trophy or Finalist Certificate may be awarded in a category – except for category P Production Art & Craft where there is usually only one winner (or more if there is a tie). The top award in a category (except P Production Art & Craft) is not necessarily a Gold Award but may be a Silver Award or a Finalist Certificate. The jury reserves the right to withhold an award in a category if submissions do not meet expectations.
The results of the jury are final and not contestable. Judging results will not be released unless entry fees are entirely paid.
Black Trophies are awarded in the Production Art & Craft categories.
Gold and Silver Trophies as well as Finalist Certificates can be awarded in every other category.
Grand Awards may be selected among the Gold Winners within the main categories.
Specialty Awards may be given out to the Agency of the Year, Production Company of the Year, TV Network of the Year, Client Company of the Year and Film School of the Year. The winners of these awards will be determined by the highest scores the submissions get in the judging process across all categories and regardless of who submitted the entry.
Trophy and Certificate Ordering Process:
Our mission is to keep the entry fees low. With this system, there is no free trophy and certificate in case of winning.
If you as a winner decide you want trophies and/or certificates, you can purchase and order them via the US International Awards Store.
The cost of one trophy is $275 and of one certificate is $35.
The recipient is responsible for the shipping costs and is liable to pay any custom duties and taxes.
Awards and certificates for any year starting with the 2023 edition may be purchased at any time.
Winners will be announced in June. Traditionally, for the US International Awards, there will be no Awards Ceremony. Different assets, like badges, laurels, a press release template, etc. will be provided to the winners for their promotional work on the day of the Awards Announcement.
During the online entry process, permission to show and stream the winning production in the winner’s gallery and to use it for other marketing and promotional purposes will be asked for.
If permission is not granted, the film will not be shown in the winner’s gallery and will not be used for other purposes. The file or link will only be seen by the judges.
The entrant agrees to hold the US International Awards from any costs or expenses of any claim arising and bears all costs of copyright infringement, talent residuals, union fees, etc., that may occur through the publication of the entered work.
The US International Awards are an official member of the International Committee of Tourism Film Festivals (CIFFT) and integrate the CIFFT Circuit, a year-long competition that rewards the best tourism videos and campaigns worldwide.
Winners of the international competition automatically score for the CIFFT Rankings, an exclusive reference that honors the most creative and effective audiovisual productions from the Tourism Industry.
At the end of the year, the CIFFT Rankings determine the World’s Best Tourism Films in five categories:
The rating is expressed on a scale from 4 to 18. The film receives points according to the award obtained at each festival.
Special notes:
For more information about CIFFT Circuit and the CIFFT Rankings, please contact info@cifft.com.
| Early Bird Phase (until Oct 25, 2024) | Regular Phase (Oct 26, 2024 - Feb 14, 2025) | Final Phase (Feb 15 - Mar 14, 2025) | |
| Single Entry: First Entry | $126 | $140 | $155 |
| Single Entry: Additional Single Entry or Category | $99 | $110 | $120 |
| Series Entry | $198 | $220 | $240 |
| Single Entry: Student & Independent | $36 | $40 | $40 |
Important for EU countries: As the invoices are issued from the Filmservice International Office in Austria, entrants from EU countries have to indicate their VAT number in order to get an invoice without VAT. 20% VAT will be charged for Austria.
As a platform for celebrating outstanding creativity and innovation in brand videos and documentaries, the US International Awards seek to honor exceptional storytellers, filmmakers, video creators, and creatives alike.
If you're still on the fence about submitting your work, allow us to provide you with some compelling reasons to enter the US International Awards:
Submitting your work to the US International Awards is a breeze, with a straightforward online submission process that can be completed in your own time. You can save your progress and return to your submission at any time, providing you with extra flexibility.
Our mission is to have low entry fees, so that smaller companies, start-ups, one-person companies, and companies in difficult economic conditions are attracted as well. In case of winning, you would not need to pay any acceptance fees to have your achievement announced.
Get your film seen by a panel of seasoned industry professionals. Over 50 international jury members evaluate all submissions. On top of that, the US International Awards encourage jury members to give feedback which is going to be forwarded to the respective entrants.
Winners will have their work displayed and promoted at the US International Awards’ Winner Gallery. Enjoy publicity and accolades on our website and social media, in media releases, and worldwide award presentations, adding more platforms of promotion to your benefit.
Winning an award can serve as a powerful marketing tool. It provides compelling content for press releases, social media campaigns, and website updates. Relish those good old-fashioned “bragging rights” when you win.
Winning an award is newsworthy, meaning you’ll get free PR opportunities, and we even provide you with our press-release template.
Winners receive a selection of promotional assets to promote their win, like laurels, badges, and graphics in different formats and variants.
Grand Award and Specialty Award Winners have the chance to share their thoughts and experiences through an interview featured on the US International Awards Press Section. It's a great opportunity to showcase your achievements and inspire others in your field.
Winning will unlock access to these valuable resources to further support your creative endeavors.
Recognition through an award can validate your creative vision and storytelling approach, boosting confidence and motivation for future projects.
Being able to put “award-winning” to your company info will make your employees proud and your company desirable.
Winning an award from a reputable competition like the US International Awards can elevate your status within the industry. It serves as a mark of excellence and can enhance your reputation among peers, clients, and audiences alike, and has the power to draw new clients.
One Grand Award may be selected among the Gold Winners for each of the 5 main categories – Corporate Videos, Online & Social Media, Documentaries, Independent Videos and Student Videos.
Gold and Silver Trophies as well as Finalist Certificates can be awarded in every category within the main categories.
Production Art & Craft Awards are awarded in the respective categories. There usually is only one winner per category.
Specialty Awards may be given out to the Agency of the Year, Production Company of the Year, TV Network of the Year, Client Company of the Year and Film School of the Year.
The winners of these awards will be determined by the highest scores the submissions get in the judging process across all categories and regardless of who submitted the entry.
Submissions are done online via the Filmservice International Entry Tool.
After registering, one can immediately start to enter their work. The entry form can be saved for later completion. So, you can abandon and return at any time without losing any of your work. You can also go back into your account at any time and add entries.
Submitted work must be uploaded via the online entry form or in case of entering in the category Online & Social Media may be submitted by web link (URL).
Entries must be made in English. It is possible to submit your work in other languages as well. In that case, the film must have either subtitles or overdubbing in English or the entrant must include a translation in English of the first and last 10 minutes of the entry.
Payments can be made either by bank transfer, credit card, or PayPal.
The jury will also evaluate your submission on whether it has the ability to effectively reach the intended audience and achieve its goals. In addition, a well-written project description can provide the jury with a better understanding of the purpose and scope of your submission
Yes, the same entry can be submitted in different categories. By submitting in more than one category, you not only increase your chances of winning in general but also increase your chances of winning a Specialty Award (like Best Production Company of the Year, Best Agency of the Year, …).
Please note that there is an entry fee for each category you submit your work.
No, there is no such limit. In fact, when submitting more entries, you increase your chances of winning a Specialty Award (like Best Production Company of the Year, Best Agency of the Year, …).
If you are uncertain about which category to select for your submission, you can contact us after you have filled out the entry information, uploaded your video or respectively provided a link. This way, we will have all the necessary information to determine the most suitable category for your work.
Nonetheless, you do not have to worry about choosing an incorrect category, as we are going to check all finalized entries and reserve the right to re-categorize incorrectly classified entries.
Our goal is to have a diverse jury that includes a mix of young, upcoming talents, and experienced experts. We introduce each jury member on our Jury Page, complete with a bio so that you can get to know them better.
Submissions are judged on criteria determined by the category. In principle, our judging panel will evaluate the submissions based on their concept, objective, creative and technical excellence, and overall impression.
We are always happy when we get approached by professionals who want to be a part of the jury. If you would like to be considered for the judging panel, please visit our dedicated Judge Nomination section.
Yes, you are still allowed to submit entries and others can submit entries that you have been involved in. However, you are not allowed to judge any work you or your company entered and any work you have been involved in. This ensures fairness and impartiality in the judging process and ensures that all entries are evaluated based on merit alone.
Our jury members are encouraged to provide feedback for each submission they evaluate, and this feedback is collected and provided to you anonymously along with the notification of the result.
Entrants are notified of the results in the latter half of May. If you are a winner, you'll receive a notification informing you of your success, although you won't yet know your winner status (Gold, Silver, etc.). The official announcement of winners and their respective winner status will be made in a Winner Announcement Video at the end of June. Additionally, winners will be contacted individually via email, and their work will be displayed in the Winner Gallery.
For their promotional work, winners will be provided with different assets, like badges, laurels, winner graphics, a press release template, etc. Further, winners will be featured on the US International Awards winner’s gallery. All winners may also be featured on our social media channels. Furthermore, winners may purchase trophies and certificates.
Our mission is to have low entry fees so that we can also attract smaller companies, start-ups, one-person companies, and companies in difficult economic conditions. We know that those companies have excellent corporate videos as well and we want them to have the opportunity to submit their great work.
In case of winning, there is no additional fee, nor do you have to purchase a trophy and/or a certificate.
Some winners choose not to receive trophies and/or certificates, while others choose to order multiple trophies and/or certificates for their client, agency, production company, etc.
If you as a winner decide you want a trophy and/or certificate, you can purchase and order them via the US International Awards Store.
You can purchase trophies and certificates via the US International Awards Store.
The login information for the Store is the same as for the Entry Tool.
To ensure that trophies are given only to winners, only the entrant can log in with their login details. If someone else involved in the winning project wants to order awards or certificates, they must order through the entrant or contact us directly.
It is completely up to you to decide what credits, names, etc., you would like to have printed on your award or certificate. The only requirement is that it should be appropriate and reasonable. The entry title and category will always be included. For any additional text on trophies, you are limited to 3 lines with a maximum of 65 characters per line. For certificates, you can have up to 4 lines, with the first two lines allowing a maximum of 55 characters per line and the last two lines allowing up to 40 characters per line.
Each trophy and certificate is custom-produced with your desired imprints. We process and ship orders on a first-come, first-served basis. However, we'll make our best efforts to process and ship your order within the estimated delivery time of 2-4 weeks for certificates and 4-6 weeks for orders containing trophies.
Trophies and certificates for any year starting with the 2023 edition may be purchased at any time via the US International Awards Store.
The login information for the Store is the same as for the Entry Tool.
If someone else involved in the winning project wants to order awards or certificates, they must order through the entrant or contact us directly.