KEY DATES & FAQS
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Entry Deadline
28 February 2025
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Eligibility Dates
21 February 2024 - 28 February 2025
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Shortlist Announcement
19 March 2025
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Live Event
2 April 2025
CICLOPE Latino is a regional edition of the global CICLOPE Awards. It is an outstanding showcase and celebration of the best of the year in commercials, music videos and short films, and is the only Award that honors the people behind the craft in the region.
Each year, a panel of industry experts from across Latin America award the most well-crafted work of the year, setting a gold standard in 18 different categories including: Direction, Cinematography, Production Design, Editing, VFX, Animation, Music and more.
This year CICLOPE Latino was celebrated on 2 April, 2025, at MIS in São Paulo. See you for our next edition!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why enter CICLOPE Latino?
- Receive recognition for you and your team’s hard work.
- Expand your network by being part of CICLOPE’s community, and increase new business opportunities with production partners and clients around the world.
- Raise your profile and differentiate your company from the competition, showcasing your work on the international stage.
- Contribute to regional development by raising the bar of excellence in film craft in Latin America.
- Add an iconic CICLOPE Award to your trophy cabinet.
When and where can I submit my work?
Call for entries is now closed. Submissions must be made exclusively via the CICLOPE Latino website.
Who can submit their work?
Any production, digital, editorial, post production, and music companies may enter. Independent professionals and advertising agencies from the Latin American region can also do so, but please note that winning entries in this case will always credit first the company that has produced the piece.
What is the deadline to submit my work?
The deadline for entries was 28 February 2025.
What is the required format for submissions?
The suggested formats for videos are MPEG4, MPEG2 or MOV files, with a maximum file size of 1GB. The recommended compression rate is 15-20 Mbits. PLEASE do not include any special characters (& / * / “”) in the name of the file.
ENGLISH SUBTITLES ARE MANDATORY in all categories except Music Videos.
Please note that entries must remain anonymous, so all credits and logos should be removed before uploading the video.
If you wish to enter a campaign, keep in mind multiple films should be entered separately.
Entries should be no longer than 20 minutes in length.
Are there any other requirements for submitting my work?
Yes, all entrant companies should include a brief description of the project, (max. 700 characters) alongside their submission, in order to help the Jury gain better understanding of the work they’re judging.
The supporting material can be uploaded while completing your submission in the entry platform.
Do I have to pay to participate?
Yes, good things are rarely free ☺.
Which forms of payment are accepted?
Entry fees are to please be paid via credit card. For any assistance, get in touch with the team at awards@ciclopefestival.com.
Can I withdraw my entries?
Once you have completed you submission, entry fees are non-refundable under any circumstances.
How does the judging process work?
CICLOPE Latino’s judging process consists of two rounds. The first round is undertaken by both the Executive & Grand Juries, who independently watch and rank all of the entries on CICLOPE’s online platform. The 5 (five) highest-ranked entries in each category are then considered Finalists. In the second round of judging, the Executive Jury discuss the Finalists on a video-call meeting, and award one Winner in each category. On a second conference call, the Executive Jury may also decide to award one Grand Prix for the best work of the year.
How will I know if I win?
Winners were announced during a live ceremony on 2 April 2025 at the MIS in São Paulo, Brazil. Our Awards team usually will be in touch with the person who submitted the work on the day of the announcement to let them know the good news.
How can I get my trophy?
Trophies for any companies/individuals who are unable to join us in person at the Awards ceremony will be sent out the following week.
More questions?
If you have any further questions or concerns, please email us at awards@ciclopefestival.com.