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Requirements

 
Media types accepted: MOV, MP4
 
In the sub-category of Innovative Use of Online Film a Case Study is required.
 
Campaign Entries:
  • Each title requires a separate upload.
  • Do not upload the same piece of media more than once per entry. Any duplicate media will be deleted.
Non-English Entries: Entries that are not broadcast or aired in English will only be accepted if they are dubbed or subtitled in English.
 
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.
 
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
 
For the sub-category of Innovative Use of Online Film a case study is required:
  • 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.