Commercial Work

The Berlin Commercial Awards recognise outstanding work created within commissioned advertising, branded content, and client-based communication – where creative vision meets strategic intent. From short-form campaigns to long-form storytelling, the awards highlight projects that combine strong ideas, craft, and cultural relevance within contemporary commercial filmmaking, while supporting cultural impact and emerging voices shaping the future of the industry.

Main Categories: Cultural Impact (Content raising public awareness) | Commercials & Branded Content – Short (Up to 120 seconds) | Commercials & Branded Content – Long (More than 120 seconds up to 12 minutes) | New Generation Award (For emerging directors with up to 5 professional works in portfolio)

Craft Categories: Idea | Direction | Casting | Cinematography | Colour Grading | Editing | VFX / Animation | AI Generated | Costume Styling | Production Design | Use of Sound & Music