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Motion / Film Craft

This discipline highlights the art and craft of motion graphics, animation and visual effects, as well as the technical aspects of film.

ELIGIBILITY

All entries must have been released, printed, published, or aired for the first time between January 1, 2024 – February 28, 2025 in any country.

MOTION / FILM CRAFT TIERED ENTRY PRICING

*Please note that entries fees increase by $60 per entry after each deadline.

◊ Personal Projects: $75.00

◊ Freelancers: $100.00

◊ Company Size = 2-50 Employees: $200

◊ Company Size = 51+ Employees: $350

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

◊ An entry title and project credits are required on all entries.

◊ A client name is required for all categories except for the Personal Project category. If the work was created for your own company or brand, please enter your company name into the client field.

◊ A detailed project description of 300 words or less is not required, but is highly recommended.

◊ Each category accepts specific media types. All categories require judging media and at least one reference image.

Judging Media: Required primary material and content that the jury will be judging.

Supporting Media: Optional Secondary content that the jury may choose to review at their discretion.

Reference Image: Required image that reflects the content of your entry. These images may be used by ADC for promotional purposes. The jury will see these images but they will not be judged.

PAST WINNING ENTRIES

Categories

Motion / Film Craft

Design for Good

DFG-114
Design for Good - Motion / Film Craft

A single (1) or series (2-10) of videos that encourage positive societal or political change.

Motion / Film Craft

Craft in Motion / Film

MOT-101
Craft in Motion / Film - Animation

A single (1) video or series (2-10) of videos displaying craft in the simulation of movement created by displaying sequential frames.

MOT-102
Craft in Motion / Film - Animated Logo

A single (1) or series (2-10) of animated logos.

MOT-103
Craft in Motion / Film - Cinematography

A single (1) video or series (2-10) of videos displaying craft in the movement of the camera, framing, lighting and filming choices.

MOT-104
Craft in Motion / Film - Direction

Concept and execution for a single (1) video or series (2-10) of videos.

MOT-105
Craft in Motion / Film - Editing

A single (1) video or series (2-10) of videos displaying craft in the timing and cuts of film segments.

MOT-106
Craft in Motion / Film - Motion Graphics

A single (1) video or series (2-10) of videos displaying craft in the combination of different creative elements like typography, illustration, logos, shapes and video, animated in a way that tells a story.

MOT-107
Craft in Motion / Film - Visual Effects

A single (1) video or series (2-10) of videos displaying craft in the simulation of imagery.

MOT-108
Craft in Motion / Film - Use of Music / Sound

A single (1) video or series (2-10) of videos displaying craft in the use of audio in tandem with visuals.

MOT-109
Craft in Motion / Film - Typography

A single (1) video or series (2-10) of videos displaying craft in the typography in or overlaid on the moving image.

MOT-110
Craft in Motion / Film - Extended Reality

Exceptional motion/film craftsmanship in a single (1) or series (2-10) of VR, AR or MR projects.

Motion / Film Craft

Innovation

MOT-111
Innovation

A single (1) or series (2-10) of videos that push creative boundaries.

Motion / Film Craft

Motion / Film

MOT-112
Motion / Film - Documentary

A single (1) video or series (2-10) of videos intended to document some aspect of reality, primarily for the purposes of instruction, education, or maintaining a historical record.

MOT-113
Motion / Film - Movie Trailer

A single (1) preview or series (2-10) of previews for a film.

MOT-114
Motion / Film - Music Video

A single (1) video or series (2-10) of videos featuring a performance of a song.

MOT-115
Motion / Film - Narrative

A single (1) films or series (2-10) of films with a brand integrated into the script, plot, or broader themes of the content. Includes fiction and non-fiction work.

MOT-116
Motion / Film - Short Video

A single (1) or series (2-10) of films that are each 5 minutes or less.

MOT-117
Motion / Film - Television / VOD Promo

A single (1) or series (2-10) of promotions, introductions, openings, previews, bumpers, interstitials, etc.

MOT-118
Motion / Film - Title Sequences

A single (1) design of identity or credits.

MOT-119
Motion / Film - Personal Project

A single (1) video or series (2-10) of videos that have not been created for a client. Includes unpublished work. Please Note: Student work is not eligible. Student work may be submitted into Young Ones ADC at https://youngones.org/categories/adc.