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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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2024 S2 Awards Deadlines

Early Bird

Entry

Jul 26, 2024

Regular

Entry

Sep 5, 2024

Final

Entry

Oct 10, 2024

Final Extension

Entry

Dec 6, 2024

2023

LIT Entertainment Awards Winners

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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.

United States

Joaquin Lynch Garay

Associate Creative Director, Anomaly

Joaquin Lynch Garay holds the position of Associate Creative Director at Anomaly. He and his partner jointly run MUNILYNCH, where Garay serves as the Creative Director.

Prior to joining Anomaly, he held positions as Creative Director at Havas Worldwide New York and Leo Burnett Shanghai. Over the last decade, he has built his career at PONCE Buenos Aires, Lowe, DDB Buenos Aires, and Young & Rubicam. During this time, he breathed life into creative ideas for many prestigious brands such as Coca-Cola, Under Armour, Trident, Sonnet, NYC Football Club, Axe, Rexona, Impulse, PayPal, VW, Telefonica and a vast more, earning numerous international accolades along the way.

He is highly regarded in the creative industry for his exceptional expertise, known for his ability to bring innovative and award-winning campaigns to life. His talent and accomplishments have earned him a reputation as a luminary in the field.

Hungary

Levente Kovacs

Chief Creative Officer, White Rabbit Budapest

Levente Kovacs co-founded his Hungary-based indie agency 14 years ago after stints at HKB Bozell and JWT Budapest.

Throughout his professional journey, he has secured numerous groundbreaking achievements for the Hungarian industry, notably being the first to have a Hungarian work featured on the cover of Luerzer's Archive. He also clinched Hungary's inaugural Platina Effie for long-term effectiveness. Presently, White Rabbit Budapest stands as Hungary's most decorated and internationally renowned creative agency.

He is a strategic mind and adept problem solver, crafting impactful brand narratives for clients like Heineken, Shell, KitKat, Vodafone, and WWF. His achievements have been acknowledged across various prestigious platforms. Advocating for purpose-driven approaches in branding and business, he actively promotes elevated creative standards and mentors aspiring talents. As a guest lecturer at Budapest Business University, he manages the Advertising Chronicles blog, translating marketing and advertising literature into Hungarian.

Italy

Patrizia Burra

Professional Photographer, Patrizia Burra Photography

Patrizia Burra is a renowned photographer that specializes in portraits and digital manipulation.
Over the course of her career, Burra has earned numerous international awards and honorable mentions. Her work has been featured in prestigious publications, and she has showcased her photography in both Italy and overseas. She holds the title of MQEP (Master Qualified European Photographer). This recognition is a testament to her exceptional talent and artistic vision.
Her work captures the beauty of the world around us, from the grandeur of nature to the intimate moments of everyday life. Her limited edition prints are highly sought after, as they are a one-of-a-kind piece of art that will last a lifetime. Her photography is a celebration of life, capturing the beauty of the world in a way that is both timeless and modern. Her limited edition prints are a perfect way to bring her art into your home.

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.

If you’d like to consider playing a role in judging at the awards, or be considered for future inclusions in the LIT Entertainment Awards,
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