Download Entry GuidelinesPLEASE NOTE: REQUIREMENTS FOR ENTRIES VARY FOR EACH MEDIUM. PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU READ AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS FOR EACH MEDIUM THAT YOU ARE SUBMITTING AN ENTRY FOR.
IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING ENTRY INFORMATION AND CREDITS
The data that you submit during the entry process will be used for all Key Arts Awards materials and events, including, but not limited to, press releases, websites, awards shows, festival literature, statue nameplates and the Key Arts Awards Annual.
Please make sure that you enter all information and credits completely and accurately when submitting an entry so that all contributors are properly recognized for their efforts.
Key Arts Awards is NOT responsible for errors or omissions of information and/or credits.
MEDIA REQUIREMENTS
- Entry media can be submitted digitally through this website.
- For entries in the Audio/Visual & A/V Technique mediums, please upload the content ONLY.
- Do NOT include bars, slate or black.
- This is the preferred spec for your movie file uploads:
- Resolution: 640 x 480 pixels (minimum)
- File type: .mov
- Compression: h264
- Sound: AAC 44khz
- File size: up to 60 MB
- Still image requirements for all JPG files; High resolution RGB JPG with a minimum size of approximately 2400 x 3000 pixels.
- If the work requires multiple images, upload each image as a separate JPG.
ENTRY MEDIUM DESCRIPTIONS
Audio/Visual Single or Campaign (2 or more ads)
Entries in this medium include all moving image advertising. This includes, but is not limited to: trailers, TV spots, viral videos and teasers.
Entry types: Theatrical, Broadcast, Home Entertainment, Games
A/V Technique
Entries in this medium include all moving image advertising and the specific craft of its production. This includes, but is not limited to: trailers, TV spots, viral videos and teasers.
Entry types: Theatrical, Broadcast, Home Entertainment, Games
Collateral Single or Campaign (2 or more items)
Entries in this medium are specific to the direct marketing of theatrical, broadcast, home entertainment or game releases targeted toward consumers. The goal is to solicit a response or further the brand's relationship to its intended audience.
Entry types: Theatrical, Broadcast, Home Entertainment, Games
Display Single or Campaign (2 or more items)
Entries in this medium (also referred to as Point-of-Purchase or Standee) are displays that promote a theatrical, broadcast, home entertainment or game release, most commonly in retail outlets or movie theaters.
Entry types: Theatrical, Broadcast, Home Entertainment, Games
Innovative Media
Innovative Media includes work that uses a medium in a unique or especially creative manner.
Entry types: Theatrical, Broadcast, Home Entertainment, Games
Integrated Campaign
Consists of a minimum of three ads in at least three different mediums (i.e. A/V, Print, Out of Home, Display, Radio, Innovative Media, Interactive).
Entry types: Theatrical, Broadcast, Home Entertainment, Games
Interactive
Interactive is generally considered any digital media that is connected to a user or gives the user the ability to interact through technology.
Entry types: Theatrical, Broadcast, Home Entertainment, Games
Out of Home Single or Campaign (2 or more ads)
Entries in this medium consist of any large-format advertising that reaches the consumer while they are outside of the home.
Entry types: Theatrical, Broadcast, Home Entertainment, Games
Packaging Single or Campaign (2 or more items)
Entries in this medium are for the graphical and or physical design of packaging for: titles previously released in theaters; titles previously broadcast on network or cable channels; direct-to-video titles; games.
Entry types: Home Entertainment, Games
Print Single or Campaign (2 or more ads)
Entries in this medium include work typically referred to as One Sheets and Key Art as well as work appearing in published print media such as newspapers, magazines and similar press.
Entry types: Theatrical, Broadcast, Home Entertainment, Games
Print Technique
Entries in this medium include work typically referred to as One Sheets and Key Art as well as work appearing in published print media such as newspapers, magazines and similar press. The Technique medium is examining specific crafts involved.
Entry types: Theatrical, Broadcast, Home Entertainment, Games
Public Relations
Entries are open to for-profit and non-profit organizations that are involved in the management of information exchange between an organization and its public.
Entry types: Theatrical, Broadcast, Home Entertainment, Games
Radio Single or Campaign (2 or more ads)
Entries into this medium include all commercial radio advertising.
Entry types: Theatrical, Broadcast, Home Entertainment, Games
Campaigns
Campaigns can be entered in the following Mediums:
- A/V
- Collateral
- Display
- Integrated Campaign
- Interactive
- Out of Home
- Packaging
- Radio
Students
Students may enter the Key Art Awards in the following Mediums:
Single & Campaign
- A/V
- Display
- Innovative Media
- Integrated Campaign
- Interactive
- Out of Home
- Packaging