The Epica Awards has announced the shortlisted entries for 2024, a unique jury of editors and journalists from around the world has reviewed and evaluated the submissions, offering valuable PR exposure to all the entrants.
In the words of the organisers, “With agencies submitting their finest work, making it onto the shortlist is a significant accomplishment. Congratulations to everyone featured. We also extend our gratitude to all the agencies, production companies, studios and clients who participated.”
For 2024, there were 562 shortlisted works. The finalists will go through the next round of the jury, scheduled to take place online from November 25 to December 1.
An in-person Grand Prix jury session will take place in Paris. Gold and Grand Prix winners will be screened during a special online ceremony on December 12. Silver and Bronze winners will be published on the Epica Awards website the next day, December 13.
According to the organisers, the highest number of entries this year came from Germany (307), followed by Canada (285) and the UK (133). In terms of networks, Publicis, VML and McCann were particularly well represented.
Since 1987, the Epica Awards jury has been exclusively composed of editors and senior reporters from the world’s leading titles covering creativity and communications. They are supported by journalists from specialist fields such as post-production, design, tech, automotive and fashion.