The organizers of the US International Awards have announced the list of finalists for 2026, featuring more than 100 productions from 25 countries worldwide. The competition, regarded as one of the most important international festivals dedicated to corporate films, documentaries, online media, and branded content, once again brings together a wide range of brands, media companies, institutions, and production houses.
The finalists were selected by an international jury composed of experienced professionals from the fields of film, creative communications, and marketing, and this year’s selection once again confirms the growing importance of visual storytelling in modern communication.
In the Corporate Videos category, shortlisted projects include productions from L’Oréal, Atlético de Madrid, Booking.com, UEFA, SWISS International Air Lines, Switzerland Tourism, Deloitte Global, and Austria Tourism, along with numerous other international productions.
The Online & Social Media category brings together works created for digital platforms and audiences that primarily consume content through social media. Among the finalists are projects by Michelin, FC Barcelona, Visit Sweden, Turespaña, Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), and ETH Zürich. The selection demonstrates how organizations across different sectors are increasingly using short-form and platform-native content to build engagement and relationships with their audiences.
In the Documentaries & Reports category, finalists come from some of the best-known television and production companies, including TVN Warner Bros. Discovery, Asahi Television Broadcasting Corporation, Ryukyu Broadcasting Corporation, Terra Mater Studios GmbH, Hiroshima Home Television Co., Ltd., and Saudi Konoz Initiative.
The winners will be announced on July 1, 2026, when finalists will find out which productions have received Gold and Silver Trophies, as well as Finalist Certificates. Within the section dedicated to production craft, special Black Trophy awards will also be presented in disciplines such as animation, cinematography, directing, editing, and special effects.
The most successful Gold winners will also compete for Grand Awards honors, while additional awards will be presented in categories such as Agency of the Year, Production Company of the Year, TV Network of the Year, and Client Company of the Year.
This year’s list of finalists demonstrates how rapidly the global visual communications industry is evolving at the intersection of film production, digital platforms, and branded content. From corporate stories and tourism promotions to documentary projects and socially engaged content, the 2026 finalists illustrate the expanding range of formats through which organizations are building relationships with their audiences.
