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CICLOPE Awards
The ultimate benchmark for excellence in craft

2026 CICLOPE AWARDS

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“Winning at CICLOPE completely changed my career. I went from an unrepresented director who had one music video out, to being signed at my dream production company.”

– Tanner K Williams, magna studios, Director


Selected by a Jury panel of industry experts and top-tier talent, CICLOPE Award-Winners set the international standard across commercials, music videos, brand experiences, digital production and short films. 

WHY ENTER?

Shape the future of the industry by raising the bar for outstanding craft and creativity.
  • Showcase your work on the global stage
  • Be recognized by your peers
  • Expand your network: directors, agencies, brands
  • Share your work with future collaborators
  • Inspire and be inspired

2026 KEY DATES

  • ENTRIES OPEN

    13 April

  • ENTRY DEADLINE

    21 August

  • SHORTLIST ANNOUNCEMENT

    24 September

  • AWARDS CEREMONY

    8 October

Awards Support

Further questions? Reach out to the Awards team, they’re here to help.

All the work awarded here has one thing in common - and that’s craft. Bianca Guimaraes,
Mischief, ECD & Partner
Winning at CICLOPE completely changed my career. I went from an unrepresented director who had one music video out, to being signed at my dream production company. Tanner K Williams,
magna studios, Director
Nothing gives me more pleasure than handing out awards to producers, to production designers, costume designers, and of course directors. Medb Riordan,
Academy Films, Co-Owner & Global MD
If you were on the CICLOPE Awards Shortlist this year, you’ve already won. Tim Nash,
Somesuch, Co-Founder

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