The countdown has begun for the US International Awards 2026, with organisers issuing the final call for entries ahead of the March 27 submission deadline. The annual competition, dedicated to recognising excellence in video content creation, invites agencies, production companies, brands and filmmakers to submit projects in corporate video, branded content and documentary storytelling.
Formerly known as the US International Film & Video Festival, the programme was rebranded in 2021 after being taken over by Filmservice International, Europe’s largest organiser of corporate film festivals. Today, the awards position themselves as an international platform that highlights projects combining strategic clarity with strong creative and technical execution.
With the submission window closing on March 27, organisers emphasise that this represents the last opportunity for eligible productions to compete in the 2026 edition. The competition remains open to a wide spectrum of participants, from agencies and brands to independent filmmakers and student creators.
Broad range of categories
The awards programme covers a comprehensive set of categories reflecting the diversity of contemporary video production. These include corporate films across various industries, online and social media content, documentaries and reports, as well as independent and student productions.
A dedicated Art & Craft section recognises outstanding achievements in areas such as direction, cinematography, editing, animation, sound design, scriptwriting, storytelling and overall production quality.
In addition to project-based awards, the competition will also present special distinctions including Production Company of the Year, Agency of the Year, Client Company of the Year, and TV Network of the Year.
Judged by international industry experts
Entries will be evaluated by a jury of more than 50 internationally recognised experts, who will assess submissions based on concept, objectives, creative and technical quality, and innovation.
Winners of the US International Awards 2026 will be revealed during an online announcement on July 1.
Further information on categories, eligibility criteria and submission fees is available on the official website www.usinternationalawards.com.
