Eligibility
- There is a two-year window of eligibility for the Telly competition. Work produced between January 1, 2023 and the entry deadline is eligible.
- Work must be either in the English Language or Subtitled into the English Language.
- All work must be accompanied by a video link able to be viewed by judges.
- Campaign or Series submission must have a minimum of (2) and a maximum of (5) pieces.
- Work entered must not have appeared on the national feed of one of the five major TV networks (NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX, or CW), but spots appearing on a local network affiliate are eligible.
- If you are entering Non-Broadcast film/video productions and non-network TV programs, you may enter the full program, or a 5- to 10-minute clip that is representative of the entire piece.
Acceptable Work:
- We are open to the following entry types (please see list of Categories for complete listings)
1. Commercials & Marketing
- Local television commercials (appearing in a single market)
- Regional television commercials (appearing regionally or in multiple markets)
- Cable television commercials (appearing on cable TV locally or regionally)
- Commercial campaigns
2. Non-Broadcast Video
- Industrial, promotional, or business videos
- Non-broadcast video or television programs
- Other video productions
- Outdoor & environmental
3. Series, Shows, and Segments
- Series, shows, or segments created for online distribution (including web series and episodic content)
- Series, shows, or segments created for television or OTT/streaming distribution
4. Branded Content
- Content that is created as a way to promote, and is funded by, a particular brand
5. Social Video
- Video that is created for distribution through an online social network
6. Immersive & Mixed Reality
- Work produced in part or solely in immersive and mixed realities (VR, 360, AR and Interactive Video)
6. Film & Shorts
- Feature-length or short form work. Films will not be screened publicly and winning does not preclude entrance to film festivals or other activities.