Shiny Awards
22nd Sep 2026
Saatchi & Saatchi, Los Angeles
USA deadline 11th September •
USA deadline 11th September •
Following the success of Shiny’s first USA and Canada Awards in New York, the Shiny Awards are coming to Los Angeles for the first time.
Hosted by Saatchi & Saatchi LA, this US edition will bring together directors, producers, agencies and creatives for an evening celebrating the most exciting emerging directing talent.
Created to champion bold new voices and distinctive creative perspectives, Shiny Awards Los Angeles will screen outstanding short-form work while connecting emerging directors with the global commercial production industry.
As with every Shiny event, diversity remains central: at least 70% of the work screened will be directed by filmmakers from under-represented backgrounds.
ENTRIES NOW OPEN
We’re inviting submissions from emerging directors working across commercials, music videos, documentary, animation and narrative.
All films must be under five minutes.
All genres are welcome.
Work should demonstrate originality, craft and a distinctive creative voice.
Selected films will be screened to a jury of leading production companies, agencies and creative studios from across the Shiny network.
WHY ENTER
Get your work seen by US and international industry decision-makers.
Be considered for the Shiny List.
Win prizes including mentoring, representation and post-production support.
Build connections with the commercial production community in Los Angeles and beyond.
Deadline
Friday 11th September 2026
Tuesday 22 September 2026
Saatchi & Saatchi LA
555 South Aviation Blvd, Suite 100, El Segundo, CA 90245
SPONSORS & PRIZES •
SPONSORS & PRIZES •
Our partners support emerging directors through practical craft sessions, industry insight, representation and career-building opportunities.
Three winners will be announced at the Awards. Each will receive a one-to-one mentoring session with the Saatchi & Saatchi LA judge who selects them, alongside the prizes below.
ANNUAL SPONSORS
PRIZE One day of complimentary colour grading or sound design with Creative Outpost.
PRIZE Non-exclusive worldwide representation with Global Production Network.
EVENT SPONSORS
PRIZE A one-to-one mentoring session with a Saatchi & Saatchi LA judge. Each of the three winners receives a session.
PRIZE A one-hour career mentoring session with Attila Horvath, founder.
PRIZE A Commercial Directing Masterclass course with Commercial Directing Film School.
PRIZE A one-hour Ask Me Anything session with Diplomat, offering practical advice on the US commercial market.
PRIZE A complimentary colour grade with Wild Island Films.
THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE PRIZES •
THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE PRIZES •
SANDRA LUCIANO - Group Creative Director, Saatchi & Saatchi
STEPHEN ESTRADA - Content Producer, Saatchi & Saatchi
ROBYN STERN - Creative Director Saatchi & Saatchi
JULIA WEICHINGER - Owner & MD, Global Production Network
DANNY ETHERINGTON - Co-Founder & Managing Director, Creative Outpost
RACHEL ANDERSON - Partner, Wild Island Films
JORDAN BRADY - Founder, True Gent & Commercial Directing
LAUREN SCHUCHMAN - Owner, DIPLOMAT
ATTILA HORVATH Founder, Abroad Films
JURY •
JURY •
The Shiny Awards continue to be one of the leading global platforms for emerging directors entering the commercial industry, with winners selected by a jury of leading production companies, agencies and creative studios.
With over 70 companies represented across the judging panel, the awards provide not only recognition, but tangible career opportunities, from mentorship and representation to post-production support. See full jury HERE.