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LIT Entertainment Awards

Evolving with the Times – From Commercial to Entertainment.

LIT Entertainment Awards recognizes creative and advertising excellence in the global entertainment industry - from the silver screen to interactive gaming, from television content to wide-encompassing digital entertainments. Previously LIT Commercial Awards, LIT now transitions from its previous roots, expanding its reach to celebrate all facets of entertainment advertising and marketing, eagerly embracing this evolution to accommodate a broader spectrum of entertainment.

The LIT Entertainment Awards is open to all creative and marketing professionals, designers, agencies, and every creative in between. Whether you're reaching out to a local audience or making waves internationally, LIT is committed to spotlight advertising brilliance of entertainment on a grander stage than ever before!

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Celebrating the Spectrum of Creative Brilliance in Entertainment Across All Platforms Globally.

LIT Entertainment Awards salutes innovation, storytelling, and design, honoring an array of advertising and creative ideas that captivate audiences worldwide. From film, television, games, home, live or digital entertainment, music, and marketing, to the masterminds crafting these memorable experiences behind the scenes — LIT recognizes it all.

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2026 Awards Deadlines

Early Bird

Entry

Jan 29, 2026

Regular

Entry

Mar 5, 2026

Final

Entry

Apr 2, 2026

Final Extension

Entry

May 8, 2026

2023

LIT Entertainment Awards Winners

FEATURED WINNERS

LITO Statuette

Icon of Entertainment Excellence

The LITO statuette stands as the emblematic heart of the LIT Entertainment Awards, radiating an enigmatic energy that signifies the boundless realm of entertainment advertising and marketing.

Dressed in its distinctive polka dot garb, LITO embodies the endless realms of imagination, encouraging participants across films, television, games, and all entertainment mediums to venture beyond the ordinary. It's a reminder to never lose sight of one's original goals, even as they craft fresh narratives and pioneering experiences.

LITO's base implements a refined and elegant finish, creating a stark contrast against its gleaming black and pristine white visage. It serves as a beacon, urging entertainment visionaries globally to shatter their own boundaries, aspiring not just to participate in the industry but to redefine it.

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Featured Jurors

At the LIT Entertainment Awards, each and every submission is evaluated only by the best in the industry, comprising a collective of industry trailblazers and visionaries in the Grand Jury Panel. By presenting your masterpieces here, you're not just competing; you're sharing your ideas with some of the most esteemed minds in entertainment, impressing, inspiring, and resonating with an elite panel of individuals.

Brazil

Daniel da Hora

Professor, Universidade Federal da Paraíba

Daniel da Hora is a highly acclaimed graphic designer known for his numerous awards and achievements in the field. He wears multiple hats as a creative and art director, an innovator, an accomplished author, and a dedicated professor.

Considered one of the most influential figures of his generation, da Hora brings two decades of expertise to his name. Beyond his many contributions to the advertising, marketing, and design industries, he also thrives as a visual artist, showcasing his work in both group and solo exhibitions across countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador, England, France, and the United States.

He is a dedicated leader and mentor, known for innovation and results-driven approaches. With extensive experience in managing complex creative projects from start to finish, he combines graphic design, art direction, product, and business insights, fostering creativity, technology, and innovation. He inspires individuals and teams, leading by example.

Pakistan

Fatima Ansari

Global Senior Copywriter, Publicis One Touch

Fatima Ansari is the Global Senior Copywriter of Publicis One Touch.

As a Senior Global Copywriter for prominent brands such as PepsiCo Snacks and Unilever, Ansari is responsible for crafting compelling and persuasive written content that aligns with the brand's identity and messaging. Her tasks include developing creative copy for various marketing materials, such as advertisements, product packaging, social media campaigns, and website content. In addition, she works closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that the brand's voice and message are effectively communicated to the target audience, ultimately contributing to the brands' success in the global market.

Remarkably, she holds the distinction of being not only the youngest but also the most decorated creative professional in Pakistan, a testament to her exceptional talent and contributions. Her work is characterized by innovative ideas, fresh perspectives, and a commitment to pushing creative boundaries to deliver outstanding results.

Chile

Pancho Gonzalez

Co-founder and Chief Creative Officer, Inbrax

He studied advertising at the Universidad de Santiago in Chile and is MBA at the Berlin School in Steinbeis University, Germany. Currently is Chief Creative Officer at Inbrax Chile; Board Member & VP at IAB Chile; Marketing Circle Member at Icare and Board Member in Chilean Chamber of Creative Business.

Juror in: Cannes (2007-2020/21), Clio Awards, D&AD, One Show, The New York Festivals, Art Director's Club, LIAA, Dubai Lynx, Caples, Global Best of Best Effie, Webbys Awards, Mad Stars, PIAF Awards, Grand Jury at Cresta, FIAP, FICE, Effie Awards, Mobius, Echo Awards, Golden Awards of Montreaux, Cristal Festival, AdForum, El Ojo de Iberoamerica and Premios CREA, among many many others; he has chaired the jury of AME Awards, The Drum and WINA.

Speaker in Costa Rica, Brazil, Argentina, Russia, Mexico, Germany, Guatemala, United States, Japan, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Czech Republic, Colombia, Peru and Chile.

More than 300 national and international recognitions (Cannes, ADC's, LIA, One Show, New York Festivals, ANDY, Communication Arts, FIAP, Ojo de Iberoamerica, Effie, Grand Effie, Webby Awards, Echo Latam, Grand Prix FICE, The Drum, Caples Awards, AME Awards, Communication Arts, Young Guns, Epica Awards, Cristal Festival, Creativity, Cresta Awards, Graphis, PHNX AdForum, Eagle, AdStar, IAB Mixx Awards, WINA Awards, Premios CREA, Archive, The Indie Summit Awards, Creativepool, Fepi, Eagle Awards, Summit Creative Awards (Best of show), A’Design Awards, Never Zapping Festival). Top 25 Worldwide CCO and Worldwide Top 100 Influencer by Creativepool 2024&2025, London; Top One Creative Director, Top 10 ECD and Top 10 Creative Agency at Bestadsontv.com 2021; nominated MKTG BEST 2018-21-22-23-24 as Chief Creative Director in Chile; Chilean top 1 copywriter of all times and Chilean top 3 agency of all times, both at Lüerzer’s Archive; Agency of The Year at WINA Festival 2020-22; Indie Agency of The Year at TopFICE 2020-22-23-24; Top 10 Crema Ranking 2014 & 2020 by Adlatina. Among the 40 Over Forty 2020 list. Just named Chilean Agency of The Year 2025 at TopFICE worldwide ranking.

Mentor at Acción Emprendedora, Female Foundry and Red de Mentores. MBA Professor at Miami Ad School and Universidad de Santiago de Chile; Presenter at Icare Congress Marketing, IAB Chile Seminar “New Normal Digital” and CRECHI (Chilean Congress for Creativity); Host of podcast #IABDigitalTalks; Coach at LIASON 2021/22 and D&AD 2021/22.

Throughout his career he had worked for local and global brands and is happily married and partnered with Carolina whom he has a son called Caetano.

United States

Martin Bihl

Executive Creative Director, LevLane Advertising

With a dual role, Martin Bihl is the Executive Creative Director at LevLane Advertising and the Editor of The Agency Review.

Bihl has produced creative campaigns for an array of clients, from financial institutions to breweries, and delving into the B2B sector and beyond. He has ventured into an extensive range of marketing channels, including traditional print, TV, and radio, as well as innovative approaches like guerrilla marketing, digital strategies and even ground-breaking techniques yet to be categorized. Beyond his work in the advertising realm, Bihl's writing has been featured in an eclectic mix of publications such as McSweeney's, Advertising Age and has conducted interviews with notable industry figures like Sir John Hegarty, George Lois, and Luke Sullivan.

He has instructed undergraduate students, international master's candidates, and MBA scholars in the realms of marketing, advertising, and branding at universities. He frequently delivers presentations at educational institutions across the nation.

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