EVCOM London Film Awards
The EVCOM London Film Awards take place annually in November, bringing the best of corporate film and live events together to celebrate excellence across our industry.
The EVCOM London Film Awards showcases outstanding achievement in the craft and production of corporate film. We reward the most progressive and creative agencies and freelancers working in the professional discipline today.
The awards call for the most innovative content across precisely defined categories of best practice and professional excellence.
Shortlisted finalists and their guests are invited to attend the EVCOM London Film Awards ceremony in November, where the winners will be announced and their films screened for everyone to enjoy.
In 2022, the event was held at The Pullman Hotel and was a night of glamour and celebration! Read out writeup of the evening, including a full list of winners, here. Enjoy photos from the evening here.
Should you be interested in sponsoring an award category at the EVCOM London Film Awards please get in touch with Claire Fennelow.
Key Dates
For any queries please contact coordinator@evcom.org.uk
Categories
Every year we celebrate the best of the best across a whole range of categories that measure creativity, effectiveness and impact. You can find the 2023 categories below. These categories will be updated prior to the opening of the 2023 awards for entry.
Communications
Brand Communication
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.
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.
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.
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.
Production Arts and 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.
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.