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Requirements

 
Media types accepted: URL, MOV, MP4, JPEG
 
There is no need to upload an MOV or MP4 directly into the entry system if the URL provided hosts the same content.
 
If you are only submitting a URL for judging, then we also require that you upload 2 JPEGs that best represent your work.

Eligibility:
   Work released, published or broadcast in a commercial environment with client approval beginning 1st July 2024 through
   31st August 2025
 
Entry Requirements:
  • Any work created solely for the purpose of entering this competition is not eligible.
  • In the case of a query by the Jury, the entrant will be required to provide evidence to prove eligibility of entry.
  • All work submitted must be in the exact form it was broadcast, published or released with all logos, trademarks and copy marks intact. Work must not be altered for submission purposes.
  • Do not include company names or individual creative credits on any media uploads. All judging is done without bias as to entering company, network, country, region or those that worked on the piece.
  • Any entrant that requires LIA to change the media after it is approved and locked will be charged a USD $250.00 fee.
  • Winning media will automatically be showcased on the LIA Winners site, with the exception of media that entrants have, at time of entry, informed LIA cannot be shown in a public forum.

URL:
  • All URLs must be live from the date of entry through 31st December 2025.
  • The URL can bring the user to a landing page that hosts all elements that you wish the jury to view. The landing page can include the concept, translation and/or explanation along with the work to be judged.
  • You must submit all required user names and/or passwords. This is for judging use only and will not be shared in any public forum.
  • Entries that are unable to be viewed, due to an incorrect URL, user name or password, will be disqualified and will not be judged. Entry Fees for disqualified entries will not be refunded.

When Entering a Case Study:
  • Case studies must clearly show the work, demonstrate the concept and show the key elements through which the core idea has been expressed.
  • Must not exceed 3 minutes.
  • Narration must be in English or have English subtitles.
  • Do not list company names or individual creative credits.
  • LIA will not allow media to be changed once judging commences.
  • It is mandatory that the Case Studies use Royalty-Free music.
 
MOV/MP4 Specs - Slates, clocks or bars must NOT appear on the video. Entries that contain the entrant name or branding of entering company will not be accepted.
Standard Definition Source Material minimum: 720 x 480
High Definition Source Material: 1920 x 1080
Frame Rate: Original Frame Rate
(23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 50, 59.94, 60)
Codec: H264 or Mpeg4, Best Quality
Data Rate: Minimum 5,000kbps / Maximum 10,000kbps
Sound: AAC 48KHz
File size: 1 GB maximum
 
JPEG Specs
Resolution: 300 dpi
Color Mode: RGB
File size: 6 MB maximum
Portrait Images: Approx. 2400 x 3000 pixels
Equivalent to 203mm x 254mm or 8in x 10in
Landscape Images: Approx. 3000 x 2400 pixels
Equivalent to 254mm x 203mm or 10in x 8in