Categories
With 30 categories across 8 areas, The Motion Awards celebrate the full breadth of motion design.
Only one project per category will be crowned winner. No second place. No runner-ups.
Note: To be eligible, all submitted work must have gone online or on air in 2016.
Broadcast
Broadcast
ID Campaign
Description
- A series of identification spots created for a content channel (broadcast or online)
Examples
- TF1 Bumpers (2014)
- Nat Geo Wild (2014)
- Seven (2014)
Submission Format
Single video montage
Fees (per entry)
Early (before Jan. 06, 2017)
$149 USD
Normal (before Feb. 10, 2017)
$199 USD
Late (before Mar. 01, 2017)
$249 USD
Broadcast
Network Branding
Description
- A system of graphic elements intended to brand an entire channel (broadcast or online)
Examples
- Fox Comedy (2014)
- Logo Rebrand (2015)
Submission Format
Single video montage
Fees (per entry)
Early (before Jan. 06, 2017)
$149 USD
Normal (before Feb. 10, 2017)
$199 USD
Late (before Mar. 01, 2017)
$249 USD
Broadcast
Show Graphics
Description
- A system of motion graphic elements intended to brand a show and/or present information within a show (broadcast or online)
- Show can be recurring (series) or a special event
- Show can be live or pre-taped
Examples
- MTV Video Music Awards (2015)
- France Ô Segment Package (2013)
- The Daily Show with Trevor Noah (2015)
Submission Format
Single video montage
Fees (per entry)
Early (before Jan. 06, 2017)
$149 USD
Normal (before Feb. 10, 2017)
$199 USD
Late (before Mar. 01, 2017)
$249 USD
Broadcast
News Graphics
Description
- Motion graphic elements intended to present information within a news program (broadcast or online)
Examples
Submission Format
Single video montage
Fees (per entry)
Early (before Jan. 06, 2017)
$149 USD
Normal (before Feb. 10, 2017)
$199 USD
Late (before Mar. 01, 2017)
$249 USD
Broadcast
Sports Graphics
Description
- Motion graphic elements intended to present information within a sports program (broadcast or online)
Examples
- "Top Fox" Program Packaging (2014)
- Naver Sports (2014)
- 120 Sports (2014)
Submission Format
Single video montage
Fees (per entry)
Early (before Jan. 06, 2017)
$149 USD
Normal (before Feb. 10, 2017)
$199 USD
Late (before Mar. 01, 2017)
$249 USD
Broadcast
Promo
Description
- A single spot or series of spots created to promote a show (broadcast or online)
Examples
Submission Format
Single video montage
Fees (per entry)
Early (before Jan. 06, 2017)
$149 USD
Normal (before Feb. 10, 2017)
$199 USD
Late (before Mar. 01, 2017)
$249 USD
Broadcast
News Promo
Description
- A single spot or series of spots prominently featuring motion design created to promote a news program (broadcast or online)
Examples
- CNN GOP Debate (2015)
Submission Format
Single video montage
Fees (per entry)
Early (before Jan. 06, 2017)
$149 USD
Normal (before Feb. 10, 2017)
$199 USD
Late (before Mar. 01, 2017)
$249 USD
Broadcast
Sports Promo
Description
- A single spot or series of spots prominently featuring motion design created to promote a sports program (broadcast or online)
Examples
- FIFA Women's World Cup (2015)
- NBA March Madness (2015)
Submission Format
Single video montage
Fees (per entry)
Early (before Jan. 06, 2017)
$149 USD
Normal (before Feb. 10, 2017)
$199 USD
Late (before Mar. 01, 2017)
$249 USD
Commercial
Commercial
Campaign
Description
- A series of related spots (2 or more) advertising a product or service (broadcast, online and/or social media)
Examples
- Travel Portland (2015)
- Lucky Charms "Cannonball", "Diamon Dancers" and “Queen of Wishes” (2015)
Submission Format
Single video montage
Fees (per entry)
Early (before Jan. 06, 2017)
$149 USD
Normal (before Feb. 10, 2017)
$199 USD
Late (before Mar. 01, 2017)
$249 USD
Commercial
Single Spot
Description
- A single spot advertising a product or service (broadcast or online)
Examples
- Lexus "Genesis" (2014)
- McDonald's Hungary: Cheeseburgers (2015)
Submission Format
A single video
Fees (per entry)
Early (before Jan. 06, 2017)
$149 USD
Normal (before Feb. 10, 2017)
$199 USD
Late (before Mar. 01, 2017)
$249 USD
Commercial
Social Media
Description
- A series of videos (or GIFs) created to promote a product or service on social media channels
Examples
- Snapchat Supacut (2015)
Submission Format
A single video
Fees (per entry)
Early (before Jan. 06, 2017)
$149 USD
Normal (before Feb. 10, 2017)
$199 USD
Late (before Mar. 01, 2017)
$249 USD
Interactive
Interactive
Experiential
Description
- An installation, projection or location-based experience (not necessarily interactive)
Examples
- Nike "Force of Nature" (2015)
- Telstra Christmas Installation (2015)
- Connected Worlds (2015)
- Game of Thrones Sword Experience (2015)
Submission Format
Case study video
Fees (per entry)
Early (before Jan. 06, 2017)
$149 USD
Normal (before Feb. 10, 2017)
$199 USD
Late (before Mar. 01, 2017)
$249 USD
Interactive
UI/UX
Description
- Motion design for an application, website or game
Examples
- Google "Mad Men Experience" (2015)
- Kiehl's Product Website (2015)
- Fuel Up for Battle (2014)
Submission Format
Case study video
Fees (per entry)
Early (before Jan. 06, 2017)
$149 USD
Normal (before Feb. 10, 2017)
$199 USD
Late (before Mar. 01, 2017)
$249 USD
Interactive
AR/VR
Description
- Motion design for a virtual reality or augmented reality experience
Examples
- Augmented Reality Calendar (2015)
- Truffle Pig (2015)
- VR Demo Exhibit (2014)
- Way to Go (2014)
Submission Format
Case study video
Fees (per entry)
Early (before Jan. 06, 2017)
$149 USD
Normal (before Feb. 10, 2017)
$199 USD
Late (before Mar. 01, 2017)
$249 USD
Short Form
Short Form
Music Video
Description
- Music video prominently featuring motion design and/or a design-centered approach to filmmaking
Examples
- Randa "Rangers" (2014)
- 20syl "Back and Forth" (2015)
- MAESTRO "Darlin' Celsa" (2015)
Submission Format
A single video
Fees (per entry)
Early (before Jan. 06, 2017)
$149 USD
Normal (before Feb. 10, 2017)
$199 USD
Late (before Mar. 01, 2017)
$249 USD
Short Form
Short Film
Description
- Any short form, non-commercial piece
Examples
- "Sweet Talk" (2015)
- "Infinite Horizon" (2015)
Submission Format
A single video
Fees (per entry)
Early (before Jan. 06, 2017)
$149 USD
Normal (before Feb. 10, 2017)
$199 USD
Late (before Mar. 01, 2017)
$249 USD
Short Form
Solo Project
Description
- Any short form, non-commercial piece created primarily by one person
- See full rules for Solo Projects.
Examples
- "And Then I Vanish" (2015)
- "An Embroidery of Voids" (2014)
- "Modern Love" (2015)
- "Becoming One" (2015)
Submission Format
A single video with full credits
Fees (per entry)
Early (before Jan. 06, 2017)
$99 USD
Normal (before Feb. 10, 2017)
$149 USD
Late (before Mar. 01, 2017)
$199 USD
Short Form
Social Media
Description
- A series of videos (or GIFs) created for non-commercial purposes and for distribution on social media
Examples
- NYC Gifathon (2015)
Submission Format
Single video montage
Fees (per entry)
Early (before Jan. 06, 2017)
$149 USD
Normal (before Feb. 10, 2017)
$199 USD
Late (before Mar. 01, 2017)
$249 USD
Title Design
Title Design
Event
Description
- Title sequence for a live event (e.g. conference or festival)
Examples
Submission Format
A single video
Fees (per entry)
Early (before Jan. 06, 2017)
$149 USD
Normal (before Feb. 10, 2017)
$199 USD
Late (before Mar. 01, 2017)
$249 USD
Title Design
Film
Description
- Title sequence for a feature length or short form film (online or theatrical release)
Examples
- "Texas Rising" (2015)
- "Lolo" (2015)
- "The Lego Movie" (2014)
Submission Format
A single video
Fees (per entry)
Early (before Jan. 06, 2017)
$149 USD
Normal (before Feb. 10, 2017)
$199 USD
Late (before Mar. 01, 2017)
$249 USD
Title Design
Series
Description
- Title sequence for a television or web series
Examples
- "Marvel's Jessica Jones (2015)
- "The Leftovers" (Season 2) (2015)
Submission Format
A single video
Fees (per entry)
Early (before Jan. 06, 2017)
$149 USD
Normal (before Feb. 10, 2017)
$199 USD
Late (before Mar. 01, 2017)
$249 USD
Visual Essay/Explanatory
Visual Essay/Explanatory
Commercial
Description
- Explanatory or educational video for a product or service
Examples
- Havaianas "Tapir" (2015)
- King Brag (2014)
- CoreLogic
- IMANDRA (2015)
Submission Format
A single video
Fees (per entry)
Early (before Jan. 06, 2017)
$149 USD
Normal (before Feb. 10, 2017)
$199 USD
Late (before Mar. 01, 2017)
$249 USD
Visual Essay/Explanatory
Solo Project: Commercial
Description
- Explanatory or educational video for a product or service created primarily by a single person
- See full rules for Solo Projects.
Examples
- Morris Grassfed Beef (2014)
- Twitter Canada (2015)
Submission Format
A single video with full credits
Fees (per entry)
Early (before Jan. 06, 2017)
$99 USD
Normal (before Feb. 10, 2017)
$149 USD
Late (before Mar. 01, 2017)
$199 USD
Visual Essay/Explanatory
Social Good
Description
- Explanatory or educational video for a cause, social initiative, public awareness effort or non-profit organization
Examples
Submission Format
A single video
Fees (per entry)
Early (before Jan. 06, 2017)
$149 USD
Normal (before Feb. 10, 2017)
$199 USD
Late (before Mar. 01, 2017)
$249 USD
Visual Essay/Explanatory
Solo Project: Social Good
Description
- Explanatory or educational video for a cause, social initiative, public awareness effort or non-profit organization created primarily by a single person
- See full rules for Solo Projects.
Examples
- The Deep Web (2015)
- School of Life: Travel (2015)
- Unicef: Nepal Call to Action
Submission Format
A single video with full credits
Fees (per entry)
Early (before Jan. 06, 2017)
$99 USD
Normal (before Feb. 10, 2017)
$149 USD
Late (before Mar. 01, 2017)
$199 USD
Student
Student
Style Frames
Description
- Set of style frames or fully designed storyboards created as part of school studies
- Must be created by an individual student
- Must be created for a specific course (online or in-person)
Submission Format
A single PDF
Fees (per entry)
Early (before Jan. 06, 2017)
$39 USD
Normal (before Feb. 10, 2017)
$59 USD
Late (before Mar. 01, 2017)
$79 USD
Student
Solo Project
Description
- Video project created as part of school studies by a single person
- Must be created by an individual student
- Must be created for a specific course (online or in-person)
Submission Format
A single video
Fees (per entry)
Early (before Jan. 06, 2017)
$39 USD
Normal (before Feb. 10, 2017)
$59 USD
Late (before Mar. 01, 2017)
$79 USD
Student
Group Project
Description
- Video project created as part of school studies by a team of 2+ students
- Must be created for a specific course (online or in-person)
Submission Format
A single video
Fees (per entry)
Early (before Jan. 06, 2017)
$39 USD
Normal (before Feb. 10, 2017)
$59 USD
Late (before Mar. 01, 2017)
$79 USD
Special
Special
Best New Talent
Description
- Nominated by judges, voted on by public
- Candidates must have been working professionally as a motion designer for less than 5 years (as of 2016)
- Up to 10 winners will be announced (no trophies)
Fees
This category cannot be entered directly, so there are no fees. Only judges can nominate candidates.
Special
Best New Studio
Description
- Nominated by judges, voted on by public
- Studio must have been in existence for less than 3 years (as of 2016). A studio is defined as a group of two or more full-time employees working under a shared studio name.
- Up to 3 winners will be announced (no trophies)
Fees
This category cannot be entered directly, so there are no fees. Only judges can nominate candidates.