With the EVCOM London Live and Film Awards opening for entry on the 10th June, we wanted to share with you this year’s categories, including old favourites and new categories. The new categories have been created in consultation with our 2020 judges and the EVCOM Board, to reflect the impact the last year has had on the work that we are able to make. We will be highlighting films created specifically for social media campaigns, for example, and we will be celebrating broadcast events and webinar series. Across all categories, work that demonstrates diversity and inclusion, and sustainable practises will be rewarded.
On both sides of the awards we are introducing a new ‘Best in Show’ category. Everyone who enters the awards will automatically be entered into this category. We will be recognising the strongest work from each sector and rewarding it accordingly, spotlighting the best of the best as is the tradition of these awards.
Find out more about the EVCOMand get ready to enter here, and view a full description of our categories (new and old) below:
EVCOM London Film Awards
Communications
Brand Amplification
Most effective and relevant use of film in the communication and amplification of brand character and purpose.
Internal Communications
Most effective and engaging use of film in support of internal communication and messaging.
Best Film by an Internal Team
Most effective and expert film produced by an internal agency or team without external support or assistance.
Campaigns
Best Film/s in a Digital Campaign
Most effective and creative use of film in support of a digital marketing or promotional campaign. Please note, if films were produced as part of a series you are able to submit multiple films in this category.
Best Film/s in a Social Media Campaign
Most effective and creative use of film in support of a social media campaign. Please note, if films were produced as part of a series you are able to submit multiple films in this category.
Best film by ‘subject matter’
Learning & Development
Most effective and innovative use of film to promote organisational learning and development.
Diversity & Inclusion
Most effective and creative use of film to promote a more inclusive and diverse talent pipeline and environment.
Health & Safety
Most effective and compelling use of film to promote a health and safety message and compliance.
Sales of Products & Services
Most effective consumer-focussed film in support of sales and business development. Data supporting client deliverables and demonstrable impact should be provided in support of your entry where possible.
Production Arts & Crafts
Direction
In recognition of leading practice in direction.
Script
In recognition of the best written script in a film.
Editing
In recognition of the best editing of a film.
Cinematography
In recognition of best cinematography in a film.
Sound
In recognition of the best sound and music in a film.
Animation
In recognition of exceptionally crafted animation produced for corporate and brand clients including explainers, training, education, promoting a product or service, conference or event films, and wider brand storytelling. Please note, in the judging process we will be recognising work across the categories of motion graphics/ animated infographics, character-lead animation, VFX/ visual effects animation and traditional animation.
Special Awards
Best Documentary
In honour of EVCOM’s history, which owes a huge amount to documentary makers, this award recognises the best documentary film.
Best Use of a Smaller Budget
In recognition of a film created on a budget of less than 10K. Please make clear any contra deals or donated equipment used in the project.
Best Use of Video Content for a Virtual or Hybrid Event
Most effective and creative use of film and video content in a virtual and/ or hybrid event.
Innovation
This award recognises the new – and evolving – normal of filmmaking. In this category we encourage films that were either made in response to Covid-19 or that Covid-19 caused demonstrable practical restrictions on that impacted on the way the film was made. We want to see how you responded to restrictions and how you adapted existing brand messaging.
Best in Show
In recognition of the overall most impressive entry to the EVCOM London Film Awards. Please note, all entrants will be automatically entered into this category and judges. From all submitted entries, judges will choose one that stood out above and beyond for this prestigious award.
EVCOM London Live Awards
Please note, across all of our categories we accept live events, hybrid events and virtual events.
Event by Delivery Mechanism
Best Conference
Most creative and effective design and delivery of a conference.
Reward and Recognition
Most creative and effective design and delivery of an event centred around rewarding and recognising talent such as awards ceremonies.
Best Motivation Event
Most creative and effective design and delivery of a motivational event or experience.
Best Training Event
Most creative and effective design and delivery of a training and/ or educational event or experience.
Best Broadcast Event
Most creative and effective design and delivery of a broadcast event.
Best Webinar Series
Most creative and effective design and delivery of a webinar series. Please note, we categorise a series as at least five linked webinars.
Best Brand Amplification
Most engaging and relevant brand messaging and communication to an internal or external audience through an event.
Internal Communications
Most engaging and relevant internal communications through an event.
Overcoming the Odds
Most creative and effective design and delivery of a charity and/ or fundraising event.
Event Design and Execution
Best Use of Technology
In recognition of best choice and use of technology and digital in event design and delivery.
Best Creative Concept
In recognition of the best creative concept in event design and delivery.
Best Execution
In recognition of excellence in the design and delivery of event logistics.
Best Audience Engagement
In recognition of effective and creative audience engagement leading up to, during and following an event.
Special Awards
Most Dramatic Pivot
In recognition of an event that has had to pivot significantly in some way as a result of the changing restrictions around Covid-19 over the last year.
Collaboration
Covid-19 has highlighted the importance of collaboration. This award recognises an event that relied upon collaboration for its success.
Best in show
In recognition of the overall most impressive entry to the EVCOM London Live Awards. Please note, all entrants will be automatically entered into this category and judges. From all submitted entries, judges will choose one that stood out above and beyond for this prestigious award.